Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Voltage V12
| Produced: |
1999-1999 |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Convertible,2 doors, 2+2 seats |
Aston Martin introduced a high performance version of its popular DB7 in 1999, the DB7 Vantage. For many years (since the DB2 in 1950) Aston has always offered a "Vantage" version of its standard car usually offering improved performance and handling.
The DB7 was subtlety restyled into Vantage form by designer Ian Callum and features a new grille, bumpers, larger wheels (wider at the back) and a revised interior. The original 3.2 litre supercharged six has been replaced by a 6.0 litre, 420bhp V12, built for Aston by Cosworth. Transmission choices included standard 6 speed manual, 5 speed auto or an optional 5 speed "Touchtronic" auto box.
Performance for the convertible DB7 Vantage Volante is limited to 165mph with a 0-60 time of 5.1 seconds. The Volante features a power operated hood which is fully lined and has a glass read window. Aston Martin build around 1,000 DB7 Vantages a year at its Bloxham assembly plant in Oxfordshire, around 45% of these are Volante's.
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5395cc | V12 |
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent/Coil Springs | Independent/Coil Springs |
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 mph | 5 s | 420 bhp |
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 079 | Aston Martin Virage Coupe (1990) | H&H Sales Limited | 24 Jul 2002 | - | £27300.00 |
| 023 | Aston Martin V8 Volante (1980) | H&H Sales Limited | 26 Sep 2001 | Not sold | |
| 064 | Aston Martin (1974) | H&H Sales Limited | 9 Jun 1999 | £9500.00 | - |
| 056 | Aston Martin DBS V8 (1977) | H&H Sales Limited | 8 Apr 1998 | £14750.00 | - |
| 031 | Aston Martin V8 (1974) | Sandown | 30 Oct 1993 | £16000.00 | - |
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| Article |
Sibling rivalry |
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| Publication | Classic Cars November 2008 | |||
| Sibling rivalry- Ultimate badge engineering or a legend reborn - either way the Aston Martin DB7 owed much to its parts-donor sister the Jaguar XJS. Today it's worth three times the price. But is it worth it? | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - Aston Martin DB7 (1994-2003) Affordable Aston |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart October 2011 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - Aston Martin DB7 (1994-2003) Affordable Aston - It may be based on the underpinnings of the XJS but theDB7 is every bit the genuine Aston Martin and today it's your for the price of a Golf. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Aston Martin DB7 |
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| Publication | Classic Car 6 March 2008 | |||
| Buying Power - Aston Martin DB7- The Ford-designed DB7 of 1994 revitalised Aston Martin and ended its reliance on the V8 engine it has been using for almost quarter of a century. An instant classic from its launch, RICHARD GUNN reviews the recently demised British supercar and considers buying one....of only he had the money! | ||||
| Article |
Jaguar XJS v Aston Martin DB7 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast March 2008 | |||
| Jaguar XJS v Aston Martin DB7- Nigel Thorley and Dave Marks along with Richard Phillips explore the merits of an Aston compared to its contemporary Jaguar | ||||
| Article |
Buyers guide - Aston Martin DB7 |
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| Publication | Octane October 2007 | |||
| Buyers guide - Aston Martin DB7 - The DB9 is riding high. as are its 1960s ancestors. But what about the DB7, an excellent sports GT that's now going for a more affordable £25,000? Buy carefully and it could be the best way into the rarefield world of Astons. | ||||
