Aston Martin has been the model of success lately. Fresh from a financial separation with Ford Motor Company, the future looks bright for this exclusive sports car manufacturer. Aston Martin has a line of freshly styled and desirable coupes and convertibles that appeal to enthusiasts and the wealthy alike.

James Bond fans take note. The stunning DBS coupe from Casino Royale is now available in production form. Slotted above the DB9, the DBS is intended to serve as the flagship for Aston Martin, essentially replacing the Vanquish coupe.

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Performance

For many, the way a car performs is a key criterion for which car to purchase. Our Velocity Index helps determine which vehicles are the best all-around performers taking in to consideration a balance of factors such as acceleration and handling.

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What would we drive?

Based on our Velocity Index analysis, the 2008 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe seems to provide a good trade-off between price and vehicle performance.

Fuel Economy

Fuel economy has long been a key decision factor when buying a new vehicle. While the EPA estimates may accurately predict your mileage with a given vehicle, they are useful for broad comparisons of vehicles. Note that many trucks and large SUVS are too heavy to be required to specify their fuel economy.

For more information, view our new car fuel economy guide.

What's popular

Here are the five cars that draw the most attention from our readers.

• 2008 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe
• 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe
• 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Convertible
• 2008 Aston Martin DBS
• 2008 Aston Martin DB9 Volante