Aston Martin DB7 Vantage V12
| Produced: |
1999-1999 |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,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 The original 3.2 litre supercharged six has been replaced by a 6.0 litre, 420bhp V12, built for Aston by Cosworth.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 DB7 Vantage is limited to 165mph in auto and Touchtronic form, the manual is capable of 185mph. Aston Martin build around 1,000 DB7 Vantages a year at its Bloxham assembly plant in Oxfordshire, around 55% of these are Coupes
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185 mph | 5.3 s | 420 bhp |
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage Coupé | Bonhams | 19 May 2012 | £19500.00 | £22425.00 |
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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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 |
Buy an Aston Martin DB7 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars November 2007 | |||
| Buy an Aston Martin DB7- When Aston Martin Unveiled its new sophisticated but user-friendly sports car in 1993 the world took notice. It attracts as much attention today as it did then. Here's how to buy the right one. | ||||
| 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 |
Earning its stripes |
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| Publication | Top Gear April 2008 | |||
| Earning its stripes - The new Aston martin V12 'Vantage RS' strikes the perfect balance between power and control. In fact, it's probably the best car Aston has ever built. | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| Article |
The house Martins |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car April 2007 | |||
| The house Martins - Aston Martin was staring into the abyss when it launched the DB7. Andrew Frankel assesses six variants of the car that saved a company. | ||||
