Aston Martin bringing special edition models to Frankfurt
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In addition to its much-anticipated DBS, Aston Martin will be unveiling a pair of special edition models next week at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The vehicles celebrate the automaker's recent on-track success at LeMans and the Nurburging.
First up is a tarted-up DB9 called the DB9 LM -- LM standing simply for Le Mans. Produced as a commemoration of Aston Martin's victory in the GT1 class in June at the 24 hours of Le Mans, the DB9 LM is offered in coupe form with Aston's "Touchtronic" automatic transmission the only gearbox choice.
Mechanically, the DB9 LM is unchanged from the standard model, but features a number of unique cosmetic touches including the Sarthe Silver finish accented by Magnum Silver meshes and rear crossbar and red brake calipers. Inside is black leather upholstery with perforated leather inserts, "Tertre Rouge" facia trim, and a numbered sill plaque. The DB9 LM also comes standard with the DB9 Sport Pack and features color keyed, diamond turned alloy wheels.
Second is the V8 Vantage N400, which celebrates the automaker's achievements in the ADAC 24 hours held at the Nurburgring with the V8 Vantage N24 production car. The Vantage N400 features a massaged version of the 4.3-liter V-8 that now makes -- you guessed it -- 400 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque that reportedly has the car breaking the eight minute mark around the famous Nurburgring Norschleife circuit. A new Sport Pack adds lightweight aluminum wheels, stiffer springs and dampers, and a new sway bar for the coupe. It can be had with both a manual and automatic transmission in both coupe and roadster body styles.
The N400 is available in three exterior colors -- Bergwerk Black, Ligthning Silver, and Karussell Orange -- and features revised side sills, Magnum silver hood and gill meshes, clear taillight lenses, and a bright finish grille. Inside there is black upholstery and alloy trim that can be had with the same wide range of options available on the Vantage, including navigation, HID headlights, premium audio system, cruise control, and heated seats.
Pricing for both cars will be announced next week at the show. Stay tuned to MotorTrend.com all next week for the latest from Frankfurt.
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