The production of 2013 Aston Martin DB9 Plug-in Hybrid is actually based on the Hybrid Hydrogen-powered Rapide S that has been initially built in May 2013. Rapide S is apparently a special entry model made by the company and it appeared in the 41st ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of Nürburgring event. Recently, the company has collaborated with Bosch to manufacture a plug-in hybrid model namely DB9 plug-in hybrid.
Interior
Towards the interior features and design, the 2013 Aston Martin DB9 Plug-in Hybrid has been furnished with several futuristic and decent equipments including TFT dials and an in-car touchscreen system, which obviously will double as a hybrid system monitor. Bosch also added the car with the most recent ESP system with 4 special driving modes namely safe, sport, drift, and custom.
Exterior
Aston Martin and Bosch claimed that there will be no exterior updates for the 2013 Aston Martin DB9 Plug-in Hybrid model. On the other hand, customer may expect the helpful features such as lightweight forged alloy 10-spoke wheels, a sporty black carbon fiber or titanium silver mesh, a new carbon fiber arrangement, pronounced bonnet vents, part-painted boot panel, flared wheel arches and black painted roof as owned by the DB9 Coupe model.
Engine
For the engine, the 2013 Aston Martin DB9 Plug-in Hybrid is powered by 5935 cc V12 engine that can generate 740 hp at 6500 rpm and 650 lb-ft. of maximum torque at 5500 rpm. Consequently, the DB9 model will be able to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in a swift 3.8 seconds with the top speed of 200 mph. The two companies have combined this V12 engine to back up the front wheels while the electric motor will back up the rear wheels.
Price
The estimated price range of 2013 Aston Martin DB9 Plug-in Hybrid $268.975 – $295.425
