Aston Martin DB7 (United Kingdom, 1993-2003)

Aston Martin produced its grand tourer model DB7 from 1994 through 2003, after unveiling the car at the 1993 Geneva Motor Show. The Aston Martin DB7 is the British carmaker’s most produced model thus fur, with a sum of over 7 thousand units built.
In 2003 the DB7 got replaced in the markets by the Aston Martin DB9.

Aston Martin unveiled the DB7 at the 1993 Geneva Motor Show, although it wasn’t until September 1994 that this model entered production. The DB7 results from a suggestion that was made for Aston Martin to develop a smaller model to be sold alongside their usually large cars, so as for the brand to have a high selling car in the range.

The assembly was financially supported by Aston Martin’s holder company since 1988, American carmaker Ford, and the cars were mostly made out of Jaguar’s pieces and resources. When production ceased in 2003, more than 7 thousand DB7 units had been built, making this car become Aston Martin’s most produced model.

The DB7 was available with either a 335 hp, 3.2-liter engine and a 6.0-liter V12 that produced 355 hp. The car could go up to a top speed of 165 mi/h (266 km/h) and perform 0–60 mi/h in just 5.8 seconds. The DB7 relies on a 5-speed manual transmission and a rear-wheel drive system.

Unitary steel frame.   Platform Jaguar XJ-S / DB-7 platform.   Suspension Double wishbones, coil springs and an anti-roll bar at the front and also double wishbones and coil springs at the rear axle.   Steering Power assisted rack-and-pinion steering.   Brakes Vented disc brakes with ABS on all four wheels.

This grand tourer’s rather classic body styling was conceived by Ian Callum and Keith Helfet. Coupe and convertible bodywork versions were made available, the latter including the ‘Volante’ soft-top version.