Aston Martin DBRS9
 An Aston Martin DBRS9 at the 2006 Speed World Challenge GT series |
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| Category | FIA GT3 |
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| Constructor | Aston Martin Lagonda LTD |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Bonded aluminium chassis, with Carbon fibre panels |
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbone with adjustable Koni dampers |
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbone with adjustable Koni dampers |
| Length | 4,687 mm (184.5 in) |
| Width | 1,979 mm (77.9 in) |
| Height | 1,195 mm (47.0 in) |
| Axle track | 1,635 mm (64.4 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm (107.9 in) |
| Engine | Aston Martin 5935 cc, all aluminium, DOHC, 48 valve, 89 x 79.5 mm (bore x stroke), V12, naturally aspirated FMR, 550 bhp, 620 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed sequential manual/manual |
| Weight | 1,280 kg (2,820 lb) |
| Competition history | |
The Aston Martin DBRS9 is a racing car built by Aston Martin Racing to be a cheaper alternative to the Aston Martin DBR9, both of which are based on the Aston Martin DB9. The DBRS9 was introduced in 2005 and has since been replaced with the Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3.
The DBRS9 features several modifications to the standard DB9. With developments including a full race specification roll-cage and a tuned version of the 5.9L V12 engine to bring output up to 550 bhp (410 kW; 558 PS). Other modifications include carbon fiber body panels (exc roof), polycarbonate side and rear windows and a stripped out interior in order to drop weight by 480 kg (1,060 lb). With these enhancements bringing the DBRS9's power output up to 430 bhp/tonne.
The car also features uprated suspension with a lowered ride height and stiffened racing springs. The DBRS9 has also been fitted with a close-ratio racing gearbox in either 6-speed fully manual or an upgraded sequential manual form.
The DBRS9 is open to customers through Aston Martin Racing and Prodrive at a price of approximately £175,000 without optional extras and taxes. The car is a bridge between the highly expensive, fully race specification GT1 Aston Martin DBR9 and the standard DB9 road car.
While the DBR9 was designed to be used by large teams participating in international motorsport, specifically in the FIA GT Championship and GT1 class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the DBRS9 was intended to be raced by teams in lower level GT racing, mainly the FIA GT3 class and some national and international GT series such as the British GT Championship.
After Aston Martin Racing and Prodrive unveiled the DBRS9 in late 2005, Barwell Motorsport (GB) and BMS Scuderia Italia (I) started to race the car in the 2006 FIA GT3 European Championship, with BMS Scuderia Italia winning a race at Oschersleben.
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