1999→2004 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante
longside the V8 Vantage Le Mans, Aston Martin announced the DB7 Vantage Volante at the 1999 Geneva Motor Show. Much of the car was similar to the Coupe version, but the Vantage Volante featured stiffer suspension.
The model was a complete success story, particularly in America which helped propel sales up to 2046 examples.
Like the DB7 Vantage, the Volante featured Aston Martin’s top V12 engine that was capable of 420 bhp.
In Detail
submitted by | Richard Owen |
type | Series Production Car |
production years | 1999 – 2004 |
built at | England |
body stylist | Iam Callum |
production | 2046 |
price $ | $ 146,000 |
price £/td> | £99,950 |
engine | 60º V12 |
position | Front, Longitudinal |
valvetrain | Chain Driven DOHC w/4 Valves per Cyl |
fuel feed | Mulit-Point Electronic Injection |
displacement | 5935 cc / 362.2 in³ |
compression | 10.3:1 |
power | 313.2 kw / 420.0 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
specific output | 70.77 bhp per litre |
bhp/weight | 224.0 bhp per tonne |
torque | 542.3 nm / 400 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm |
redline | 7000 |
body / frame | Semi-Monocoque Steel body ober Steel Tub-Chassis |
driven wheels | Front Engine / RWD |
wheel type | Alloy |
front tires | 245/40ZR-18 Bridgestone S02 |
rear tires | 265/35ZR-18 Bridgestone S02 |
front brakes | Ventilated & Cross-Drilled Discs w/Aluminum 4-Piston Calipers, ABS |
rear brakes | Ventilated & Cross-Drilled Discs w/Aluminum 4-Piston Calipers, ABS |
front wheels | F 45.7 x 20.3 cm / 18 x 8 in |
rear wheels | R 45.7 x 22.9 cm / 18 x 9 in |
steering | Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist |
f suspension | Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Monotube Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar |
r suspension | Double Wishbones w/Longitudinal Arms, Coil Springs, Monotube Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar |
curb weight | 1875 kg / 4134 lbs |
wheelbase | 2591 mm / 102.0 in |
length | 4666 mm / 183.7 in |
width | 1830 mm / 72.0 in |
height | 1260 mm / 49.6 in |
transmission | Getrag 6-Speed Manual or GM Five-Speed Automatic |
final drive | 3.77:1 |
top speed | ~265.5 kph / 165.0 mph |
0 – 60 mph | ~5.0 seconds |
Auction Sales History
2001 Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage Volante Convertible SCFAB42361K401539 –
This left-hand drive Vantage Volante Convertible was delivered new to Belgium and comes with a copies of the manufacturer’s Certificate of Conformity and specification sheet. Finished in green with beige/green leather interior, it has the ZF five-speed automatic gearbox and is presented in beautiful condition having covered only 32,173 kilometres from new. The car is offered with instruction book, Belgian Carte Grise and Contrôle Technique. A rare chance to acquire a little-used example of this ultimate soft-top Aston Martin for a fraction of the original purchase price.
Auction Source: 2015 Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
2002 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante –
This exceptional Vantage Volante has covered just 23,229 kms (14,433 miles). Delivered new via Royal Motors in Monaco, it was first registered in Belgium in January 2003 and remains in showroom condition, complete with the original leather-bound Owners Guide folder containing New Car Warranty, Quick Reference Guide, Traffic Pro Navigation System booklet and spare keys. Even the Aston Martin umbrella is in place in the boot, which also houses the Aston Martin Premium Audio System with six-disc CD changer and battery conditioner in its original A-M box. The car has 2+2 seating, power hood, hood cover, red brake callipers and carbon-fibre dashboard trim. Costing almost £100,000 new, today it is a supercar bargain.
Auction Source: 2011 London Auction by RM