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Aston Martin DB7 Volante 3.2 (360 Hp)
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Aston Martin DB7:
The Aston Martin DB7 is a car that was produced by British luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin from September 1994 to December 2004. It was designed by Ian Callum and Keith Helfet as a grand tourer in coupé and convertible bodystyles. The prototype was complete by November 1992 and debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1993. The six-cylinder DB7 was positioned as an "entry-level" model below the hand-built V8 Virage introduced a few years earlier. At the time, the DB7 was the most-produced Aston Martin automobile in the company’s history, with more than 7,000 built before it was replaced by the DB9 in 2004....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Volante Overview:
Aston Martin DB7 (Volante). With 499 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1725 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 6 s). The top speed reaches 265 km/h. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.2 (360 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The manual version of the supercharged inline-six provides a more direct and involving connection to the car's power, enhancing the driving pleasure over the automatic.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is still high, but the manual gearbox might offer slightly better control over efficiency compared to the automatic.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Stunning, timeless design and elegant proportions
- • Luxurious and well-appointed interior
- • Powerful and sonorous V12 engine options
- • Excellent grand touring capabilities
- • Exclusivity and strong brand prestige
Cons:
- • High running costs, especially fuel and maintenance
- • Older technology in some areas (e.g., infotainment, safety)
- • Reliability can be a concern with complex older luxury cars
- • Limited rear passenger space
- • Lack of modern safety features and crash test data
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(DB7: 1994 - 1999).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Aston Martin |
| Model: | DB7 |
| Generation: | Volante |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.2 (360 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1996 |
| End of production: | 1999 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 360 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 111.5 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 499 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 3228 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Supercharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l |
| Coolant: | 11.6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 6 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 265 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4.8 kg/Hp, 208.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.5 kg/Nm, 289.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 5.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1725 |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4631 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1820 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1268 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
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