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[marktmurphy]

Aston have revealed the look of the DB7's replacement, the DB9. And it, well, looks like an Aston. Very nice though.
It goes on sale next spring for

[Simon]

Looks exactly the same as the Vanquish, yes no?

[marktmurphy]

Not really- smaller and different designer. But designed to look similar, yes.
It also has a V12.

[Simon]

Smaller? Ok, couldn't see that from the pic.

If it has a V12 then, I guess the driver must sit in the boot/trunk.

[marktmurphy]

Nah- its not very obvious. Its just a few centimetres bigger than the DB7, which also has a V12.
If anything it looks almost exactly the same as the V8 Vantage with many similar details (the rear lights are identical) and also a shared platform (which you can't see). The interior's lovely, though.
Both are very pleasant but not quite as muscular or, in my opinion, as perfect as the Ian Callum-styled Vanquish or DB7.

[Bryce (003)]

Great pics MarkT !

With Aston's (new and old) I like to investigate them up close (behind the wheel) as I'm sure you'll agree.

Spotted a Vanquish here in LA last week.

[Double-Oh-Zero]

Very nice picture, mark. Might just be me, but the headlights look a little longer and sleeker at the front than the Vanquish. Still, looks awesome.

Actually, I just saw a DB7 on the highway here a week ago. Don't see many of those at all here in Canada, let alone Brantford. Beautiful car, though.

[Tanger]

It's a beautiful machine no less. I definitely prefer this over the Vanquish. I can't wait to see if it shows up in Bond21.