DB9 MY2011

[pilgrim7777]

I took delivery in September of a MY2011, the satnav with TMC in the UK and Europe has improved with speed cameras also very useful in Europe particularly Spain and Portugal. The visual concept is camera about the size of a large postage stamp and underneath the picture the indicated speed with loud camera shutter click some 30meters or more before the actual camera site. However spot radar checks are a danger in Spain. The general mapping is good also full postcoding in UK and Europe well anyway Spain and Portugal. Also the ability to switch KM's on the digital display. The ability to have a general map and a 2D layout map on the screen at the same time with differing scale on each is usefull it still a bit clunky but an improvement over the previous version mine was MY2006

The handling in adaptive suspension is very good although the paddles seem to have a little delay before changing but that maybe me, the rev limiter is effective in each gear you just cannot over rev it.

I did find getting the nose into the hard corners not quite as good as the V8 Vantage but a all the same great GT car and much better with adaptive suspension. Since I was toying with a DB9 sports pack however I am very pleased with the later version. The seating is also to my mind a improvement for long distance fast travel for instance 350 miles in one session.


MPG was a very pleasing surprise averaging 23 MPG at average speed of 62MPH.....

Edited by pilgrim7777 on Monday 1st November 15:03

[Knights of Aston]

2011my is a big leap forward dynamics wise. The ADS works brilliantly and much imrpoves the ride. And you've got 'Track mode' now. With sport selected, ADS turned on to the harder setting and track mode set the thing flies along. Particularly good for fast getaways.

[cardigankid]

Does this mean that the Sport Pack is no longer the desirable option?

[Knights of Aston]

I don't think the sports pack IS an option anymore. I think it's already fitted as part of the ADS.