1996→1999 Aston Martin DB7 Volante
At the 1996 North American International Auto Show, Aston Martin revealed their 2-door convertible known as the Volante.
In 1999, the model was replaced outright by the V12-powered DB7 Vantage Volante.
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Aston Martin DB7 Volante.
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| production years | 1996 – 1999 |
| released at | 1996 NAIAS |
| built at | Bloxham, Oxfordshire, England |
| price $ | $ 150,000 |
| engine | Inline-6 |
| position | Front, Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Eaton Rootes-Type supercharger |
| block material | Aluminum Alloy |
| valvetrain | DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl |
| fuel feed | Zytec electronic multi-point fuel injection |
| displacement | 3239 cc / 197.7 in³ |
| bore | 91.0 mm / 3.58 in |
| stroke | 83.0 mm / 3.27 in |
| compression | 8.3:1 |
| power | 249.8 kw / 335.0 bhp @ 5750 rpm |
| specific output | 103.43 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 189.91 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 489.5 nm / 361.0 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm |
| redline | 6000 |
| body / frame | Unitary Steel Monocoque |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front tires | F 245/40ZR-18 |
| rear tires | R 245/40ZR-18 |
| front brakes | Vented Discs w/ABS & Vacuum Assist |
| rear brakes | Vented Discs w/ABS & Vacuum Assist |
| front wheels | F 45.7 x 40.6 cm / 18.0 x 16.0 in |
| rear wheels | R 45.7 x 40.6 cm / 18.0 x 16.0 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist |
| curb weight | 1764 kg / 3889 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2591 mm / 102.0 in |
| front track | 1524.0 mm / 60.0 in |
| rear track | 1529 mm / 60.2 in |
| length | 4646 mm / 182.9 in |
| width | 1829 mm / 72.0 in |
| height | 1237 mm / 48.7 in |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | 3.55:1, 2.04:1, 1.40:1, 4.00:1, 0.74:1 |
| final drive | 3.50:1 |
| top speed | ~265.5 kph / 165.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~6.2 seconds |
| 0 – 100 mph | ~15.4 seconds |
| 0 – 1/4 mile | ~14.7 seconds |
Auction Sales History
1998 ASTON MARTIN DB7 VOLANTE CABRIOLET – sold for €23,827 The car offered is liveried in grey and has leather upholstery in light grey with blue piping, and navy blue carpet. It is right-hand drive, with automatic gearbox and CD loader in the boot. The odometer reads 77,000 miles, corresponding to 124,000 km. Coming with service manual and original tool kit, the car has been regularly serviced, which is clear from its fine presentation and the way it drives.
Auction Source: 2012 Sport & GTs au Mans Classic by Artcurial
