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{| border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 style="float: | {{Infobox | | ||
|- style="text-align: | |Image = [[Image:Aston Martin DB7.jpg|300px]] | ||
| | |Marque = [[Aston Martin]] | ||
|aka = DB7 Volante<br>DB7 Vantage<br>DB7 GT | |||
! colspan= | |Production = 1994 - 2000 | ||
|Class = Grand Touring | |||
|Body Style = 2 dr Coupe<br>2 dr Roadster | |||
|Length = 4692 mm | |||
|Width = 1830 mm | |||
|Height = 1243 mm | |||
|Wheelbase = 2591 mm | |||
|Weight = 1775 kg | |||
|Transmission = '''transmission + drive''' | |||
|Engine = 6.0 litre V12 | |||
|Power = 420 bhp @ 6000 rpm<br>55.30kgf.m of [[torque]] @ 5000 rpm (V12) | |||
|Similar = '''similar (competition)''' | |||
|Designer = [[Ian Callum]] | |||
}} | |||
The '''Aston Martin DB7''' was the first [[Aston Martin]] built after the company was purchased by [[Ford]]. It was designed by Ian Callum and based on the [[Jaguar XJS]]'s chassis shared with the [[Jaguar XK8]]. An [[inline-6]] motor powered the car. A later Vantage version was powered by a V12 engine, a Volante convertible was also released. | |||
See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Wikicars:Model Review Template|<MODEL> Review]]''' | |||
===Recent Changes=== | |||
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|- style=" | ===Gas Mileage=== | ||
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| | ! colspan=4 |'''Trim''' | ||
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===Engine and Transmission=== | |||
Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section. | |||
===Performance=== | |||
Please make sure to '''''write information of the vehicle's performance in a third-person point of view'''''. This section should include information about the car's '''acceleration figures''', '''handling''', '''braking''', etc. | |||
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===Reliability=== | |||
Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here. | |||
===Safety=== | |||
This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle. | |||
===Photos=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Image:AstonMartin DB7 1996 FrontSide Red.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Colors=== | |||
* Cheviot Red | |||
* British Racing Green | |||
* Derwent Green | |||
* Grasmere Blue | |||
* Braemar Blue | |||
* Sutherland Red | |||
* Solent Silver | |||
* Malham White | |||
===Main Competitors=== | |||
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==Hybrid Models== | |||
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==Unique Attributes== | |||
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==Interior== | |||
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==Resale Values== | |||
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==Criticisms== | |||
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==Generations== | |||
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'''''Please make sure NOT to use copyrighted pictures'''''. | |||
==Current Generation: (YYYY–present)== | |||
===Second generation (YYYY–YYYY)=== | |||
===First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)=== | |||
==Worldwide== | |||
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==Design quirks and oddities== | |||
* Its wheelbase is the exact length as that of the [[Aston Martin DB6|DB6]]. | |||
* In the movie, ''Johnny English'', a blue DB7 Vantage is the car Johnny English (Played by Rowan Atkinson) drove. The car had a missile launcher from the back, a feature in the car that pours out drinks and the ejector passenger seat. | |||
==Awards== | |||
List out notable ''awards'' that the model has recieved while in production. '''Boldface''' the company or orgainization that gives out the award, and ''Italicize'' the name of the award. | |||
==See also== | |||
{{Aston Martin}} | |||
==External Links== | |||
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[[Category:Aston Martin Vehicles]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 07:59, 3 August 2009
Aston Martin DB7 | |
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Aston Martin | |
aka | DB7 Volante DB7 Vantage DB7 GT |
Production | 1994 - 2000 |
Class | Grand Touring |
Body Style | 2 dr Coupe 2 dr Roadster |
Length | 4692 mm |
Width | 1830 mm |
Height | 1243 mm |
Wheelbase | 2591 mm |
Weight | 1775 kg |
Transmission | transmission + drive |
Engine | 6.0 litre V12 |
Power | 420 bhp @ 6000 rpm 55.30kgf.m of torque @ 5000 rpm (V12) |
Similar | similar (competition) |
Designer | Ian Callum |
The Aston Martin DB7 was the first Aston Martin built after the company was purchased by Ford. It was designed by Ian Callum and based on the Jaguar XJS's chassis shared with the Jaguar XK8. An inline-6 motor powered the car. A later Vantage version was powered by a V12 engine, a Volante convertible was also released.
See Wikicars' comprehensive <MODEL> Review
Recent Changes
Mention any minor facelifts or major changes made to the vehicle here.
Styles and Major Options
Certain vehicles come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be mentioned here.
Pricing
Add more fields as necessary.
MODEL Trims | |||
---|---|---|---|
Trim1 | Trim2 | Trim3 | Trim4 |
MSRP | |||
$Price1 | $Price2 | $Price3 | $Price4 |
Invoice | |||
$Price1 | $Price2 | $Price3 | $Price4 |
Gas Mileage
Add more fields as necessary.
As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
Trim | |||
---|---|---|---|
Trim1 | Trim2 | Trim3 | Trim4 |
MPG | |||
c/h | c/h | c/h | c/h |
Engine and Transmission
Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section.
Performance
Please make sure to write information of the vehicle's performance in a third-person point of view. This section should include information about the car's acceleration figures, handling, braking, etc.
If using information gathered from Road Test articles from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.
Reliability
Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here.
Safety
This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle.
Photos
Colors
- Cheviot Red
- British Racing Green
- Derwent Green
- Grasmere Blue
- Braemar Blue
- Sutherland Red
- Solent Silver
- Malham White
Main Competitors
Create links to other <MAKE> <MODEL> pages in this section.
Hybrid Models
If there are hybrid versions of this vehicle manufactured, then please elaborate a little bit on it here.
Unique Attributes
If there are any features of this vehicle that sets it apart from other vehicles in its class, then mention those unique attributes here.
Interior
This section should include information on the interior's design, build quality, ergonomics, space (head and legroom, front and rear), features, stowage compartments and overall comfortability and livability. Add pictures wherever applicable and keep information in a third-person point of view.
Resale Values
Add more fields as necessary.
<MODEL> Year | |||
---|---|---|---|
Year X | Year X-2 | Year X-3 | Year X-4 |
Resale Value | |||
$ | $ | $ | $ |
Criticisms
Please make sure to keep critiques in a third-person point of view. If using criticisms from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.
Generations
Fill in as many as appropriate. Add more if necessary and pictures wherever applicable.
Please make sure NOT to use copyrighted pictures.
Current Generation: (YYYY–present)
Second generation (YYYY–YYYY)
First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)
Worldwide
If the vehicle is sold in other markets worldwide, then this is the section to mention that information. Also, mention if the <MODEL> goes by another name in these other markets.
Design quirks and oddities
- Its wheelbase is the exact length as that of the DB6.
- In the movie, Johnny English, a blue DB7 Vantage is the car Johnny English (Played by Rowan Atkinson) drove. The car had a missile launcher from the back, a feature in the car that pours out drinks and the ejector passenger seat.
Awards
List out notable awards that the model has recieved while in production. Boldface the company or orgainization that gives out the award, and Italicize the name of the award.
See also
External Links
Please include any external sites that were used in collaborating this data, including manufacturer sites, in this section.