The New York Times, drooling profusely, nearly stains the sumptuous leather interior of Aston Martin's new DB9 with its praise. Aston's betting heavily on the success of its entry-level coupe, which starts at around $160,000, and features a 450hp V12. As the Times sees it, the car is so beautiful that drivers may have to steer clear of mirrors or reflecting pools, for fear of the car becoming enraptured with itself like Narcissus. It is a hot car, no doubt, but is it hott? We'll see.

2005 Aston Martin DB9: Under the Beauty, an Up-to-Date Beast [The New York Times]

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