| tech data |
| aston martin db7 volante |
| general/powertrain |
| body style | 2-door, 4-passenger |
| vehicle configuration | front engine, rear drive |
| airbag | dual |
| engine configuration | supercharged i-6, dohc, |
| | 4 valves/cylinder |
| engine displacement, ci/cc | 198/3239 |
| horsepower,hp @ rpm, sae net | 335 @ 5750 |
| torque,lb-ft @ rpm, sae net | 361 @ 3000 |
| transmission | 4-speed auto. |
| axle ratio | 3.54:1 |
| dimensions |
| wheelbase, in./mm | 102.0/2591 |
| length, in./mm | 186.0/4724 |
| track, in./mm | 59.7/60.2/1516/1531 |
| base curb weight, lb | 4125 |
| fuel capacity, gal | 23.5 |
| fuel economy,epa city/hwy., mpg | 16/24 (est.) |
| chassis |
| suspension, f/r | unequal-length control arms/ |
| lateral arms with trailing links |
| steering | rack and pinion, power assist |
| brakes, f/r | vented discs/vented discs, abs |
| wheels, f/r, in. | 18 x 8.0, cast aluminum |
| tires | bridgestone expedia, 245/40zr18 |
| performance* |
| acceleration, 0-60, sec | 6.1 |
| quarter mile, sec/mph | 14.8/89.2 |
| braking, 60-0, ft | 113 |
| price |
| base price | $140,000 (est.) |
*Performance data obtained with a five-speed manual-equipped European-spec '95 DB7 Coupe.
Retrospect: The DB Years
Aston Martin was founded in 1913 (by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford, with "Aston" the name of their favorite hill climb) and boasts a glorious history that includes an overall victory in the '35 24 Hours of Le Mans. However, the period from 1947, when Sir David Brown purchased the company, to 1972, when he sold it, holds the most fascination for many Americans. Here's a brief look at the "DB" series of Aston Martins.
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