- How reliable is the Aston Martin DB7?
- What does DB7 mean?
- Is the Aston Martin DB7 a Jaguar?
- What is the top speed of an Aston Martin DB7?
How reliable is the Aston Martin DB7?
Early examples of the Aston Martin DB7 Volante had a few reliability issues, but many had been ironed out when the V12 was launched. Known problems include rapid tyre wear due to poor suspension set-up, cracked exhaust manifolds and warped brake discs, while the air-con has a habit of needing expensive repairs.
What does DB7 mean?
DB stands for David Brown, the English businessman who bought Aston Martin in 1947 and Lagonda in 1948. ... Brown sold the company in 1972, the same year the DBS ended production, but when Aston staged its 1990s comeback under Ford's stewardship, it revived Brown's initials for the DB7.
Is the Aston Martin DB7 a Jaguar?
The Aston Martin DB7 Evolved From a 1980s Jaguar F-Type That Never Happened. ... That was the year Jaguar decided to replace the decidedly un-sporty XJ-S grand tourer with a true successor to the original E-Type. This new sports car would ride on the XJ40 sedan platform, with the coupe codenamed XJ41 and convertible XJ42.
What is the top speed of an Aston Martin DB7?
Overview
Model | Years | Top speed |
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DB7 I6 Volante | 1996–1999 | 249 km/h (155 mph) |
DB7 V12 Vantage | 1999–2003 | 296 km/h (184 mph) (manual) 266 km/h (165 mph) (automatic; limited) |
DB7 V12 Vantage Volante | 1999–2003 | 266 km/h (165 mph) (limited) |
DB7 V12 Vantage GT | 2002–2003 | 296 km/h (184 mph) |