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The exterior trim detail is silver\/ black, even down to the authentic silver alloy wheels, complete with red brake callipers and black brake discs. The black front bumper is almost invisible, just like the real thing The Aston Martin badge sits above the Aston's distinctively shaped black and chrome radiator grille. The registration is simply DB9, reflecting the initials of Aston's original owner David Brown!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e In real life, the DB9 - classed as a grand tourer and designed by Henrik Fisker- was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2003 and was produced right up until 2016. It was available as a 2+2 seat 2-door coupe, as modelled by Oxford, or as a 2-door convertible. Made largely of aluminium, it was the first model to be built at Aston Martin's Gaydon facility in Warwickshire. The DB9 came with a 6-speed automatic or manual gearbox and the first introductions came with a 6-litre V12 engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur model is a replica of Aston Martin DB9 2013 upgrade. Bodywork changes included enlarged recessed headlight clusters with bi-xenon lights and LED daytime strips, a widened front splitter, updated grille and side heat extractors. The LED rear lights now have clear lenses and the car has a new rear spoiler with the boot lid. The engine was also modified for the 2013 version of the DB9 with an increased horsepower of 503 hp, resulting in a top speed of 183 mph and an acceleration of 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. 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Superlatives include a 5.9 litre V12 engine, a top speed of 205 mph, acceleration from 0-60 mph in 3.70 seconds making it the fastest production Aston Martin in history and a 7 speed automated manual gear box which for 2017 has been further upgraded to a 7-speed Dog-leg gearbox. Even second-hand, an extremely low mileage example of the V12 Vantage S commands a price tag of nearly £130K. Seriously wealthy motorist only need apply!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxford brings our dreams back to reality with a superbly executed example of the motor in fiery red with black trim, with registration plate reading V12 VANTAGE S. The interior features a right hand drive option with corresponding RHD components. The windscreen wipers have also been configured for RHD operation. Seating is red\/black with red door panels and speaker housing and remaining interior detail is finished in black\/silver. 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