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  Aston Martin DB7 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Aston Martin DB7 was a grand tourer made by Aston Martin from September 1994 to December 2003.
The DB7, known internally as the NPX project, was designed to replace the twenty-year-old Aston Martin V8.
Aston Martin claims it has a top speed of either 185 mph with the manual gearbox or 165 mph with the automatic gearbox, and will accelerate from 0–62 mph (100 km/h) in five seconds.
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 Aston Martin DB7 Volante - Motorbase
Aston Martin launched its most important model of all time in 1994, the DB7.
The DB7 was a development of the moth-balled Jaguar F-Type platform with a beautifully sleek body styled by Ian Callum and a supercharged 3.2 litre six cylinder engine built for Aston by TWR.
The DB7 quickly established itself as a highly desirable coupe and has been continuously developed by Aston Martin with the help of parent company Ford.
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 Aston Martin DB7 - Ford, Jaguar & Aston Martin, Concepts & Supercars   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
The Aston Martin DB7 was designed and developed with the assistance and support of Sir David Brown, who was the owner of Aston Martin Lagonda from 1947 to 1972 and whose initials have long been associated with this exclusive, world famous range of British sports cars.
The elegant flowing lines of DB7 are the work of Scottish designer Ian Callum, who during his distinguished career in the automobile industry was for a time senior designer with Ghia of Turin.
A comprehensive range of specialist performance parts designed and engineered to enhance the outstanding dynamics of the Aston Martin DB7 and generate even more responsive handling is now available for installation by Aston Martin or any of its 89 sales and service specialists in 31 countries throughout the world.
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 Aston Martin News
Aston Martin, immortalised by fictional superspy James Bond, this week unveiled its latest model ahead of it featuring in the next 007 movie.
The Aston Martin DB7 Volante combines sleek, classically-sensible styling with modern performance and coddling comfort.
Over the years, Aston Martin automobiles have earned a place in the hearts of car aficionados around the world, and have become icons in the realm of pop culture.
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 Aston Driver - the Aston Martin story. Aston Martin History - the cars   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
Perhaps the best known Aston Martin of all time, due to its starring role in the James Bond film, "Gold Finger", the DB5 was produced only from 1964 to 1965, a total of 1021 cars were built.
In normal Aston Martin tradition the AMV8 family grew to include a Vantage (higher performance version) and from 1986 a Vantage Volante (convertible) version was also added to the range.
Aston Martin build around 1,000 DB7 Vantages a year at its Bloxham assembly plant in Oxfordshire, around 45% of these are Volante's.
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 Aston Martin DB7 News
Aston Martin DB7 News continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
Aston Martin will again be the flag ship vehicle of England's top secret agent James Bond 007 in the november release "Casino Royale".
James Bond is to be reunited with the Aston Martin marque in the next 007 movie.
www.topix.net /autos/aston-martin-db7   (663 words)

  
 Three new Vantage Models from Aston Martin
Three new Aston Martin Vantage models with maximum speeds ranging from 165 mph to 200 mph are making their world debuts at the 1999 Geneva Salon.
The new DB7 Vantage and DB7 Vantage Volante are powered by totally new 6.0 litre 420 horsepower V12 Aston Martin engines which have been designed in close cooperation with the Ford Research and Vehicle Technology Group and Cosworth Technology.
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Aston Martin DBR1’s historic victories at Le Mans and in the World Sportscar Championship 40 special, named and numbered editions of the V8 Vantage with 550 or 600 horsepower twin supercharged engines have been commissioned by Aston Martin.
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 Media.Ford.com: Aston Martin: 'Entry to one of the world's most exclusive clubs'
Since 1995, the production and sale of new Aston Martins to customers in 31 countries throughout the world at the rate of just 700 units each year has established new all-time records for the company.
Total production of the Aston Martin DB7 passed the 2,000 mark in July 1998 to beat the previous record held by the DB6 with 1,850 cars produced between 1965 and 1970.
Within its "Works Prepared" programme, Aston Martin completes restorations, crash repairs, routine maintenance, design and construction of unique coach-built bodies, full race preparation and the continuing development of an increasing range of specialist components designed to enhance the performance and dynamics of both past and current production Aston Martins.
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 1999 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante
Since 1914, Aston Martin has built just over 22,000 models – 7000 of which are DB7's – proving how important the model has been in providing continued growth to the company.
Regarded by many as one of the world's most beautiful cars, the DB7 received many subtle but effective changes over its 10 year life to complement the elegant, yet classic body design which, since 1993 has epitomised the pedigree, heritage and tradition of Aston Martin.
The introduction of the DB7 Vantage was the direct result of a concentrated 24 months design and development programme, which included a complete appraisal of all aspects of the design and the dynamics of the DB7.
www.netcarshow.com /aston_martin/1999-db7_vantage_volante   (642 words)

  
 Aston Martin DB7
DB7, DB7 Volante, and DB7 GT The DB7 is Aston's transition vehicle.
The DB7 was first conceptualized before Ford took it's 75% ownership in 1987.
This site is not affiliated with Aston Martin Lagonda, The Ford Motor Company, and the AML Owners Club.
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 Aston Martin DB7 Volante --- MotorBar Road Test
Settled snugly behind the steering wheel, the first thing you see is the covetable Aston Martin 'spread wings' motif, mounted atop the dash like a Red Beret's badge of honour.
But to say the DB7 Volante is all about speed is as criminal as calling
Driving the DB7 to and from the clubhouse, however, will be infinitely more satisfying than anything that can be managed on the green.
www.motorbar.co.uk /db7vol.htm   (511 words)

  
 The Aston Martin DB7 Volante Debuts at Auto Show
Aston Martin announced the debut of the new DB7 Volante.
The maximum speed of both the manual and automatic transmission models is in excess of 160MPH and from rest to 60MPH is achieved in 5.7 seconds for the manual transmission model.
The Aston Martin DB7's lines were designed by Ian Callum, former senior designer with Ghia of Turin.
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 eBay.ie - aston martin db7, Diecast Vehicles, Magazines, Car Parts items at low prices   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
Aston Martin DB5 DB7 DB9 Vantage Union Jack GB Badge
Aston Martin DB5 DB7 DB9 Union Jack GB Badge (pair)
Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante in green 1:43 SCHUCO
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 CarNet.co.uk - car photo galleries and postcards   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
The ultimate development of the Vantage was the Vantage Volante.
The first Aston V8 appeared in 1970 and by 1972 the model was designated the AM V8, the basic shape living on for more than 25 years.
Various examples of the Aston Martin estate of shooting brake were made over the years, this being a version of the DBS given the one-off treatment.
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 Aston martin, aston martin amv8, 007 aston martin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
Aston Martin Frontpage: Aston Martin dates back to 1913 when Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford, who were Singer dealers in London, decided to build their own.
Aston Martin fut créé en 1914 avec beaucoup d'amour et de passion par Lionel.
The DB7 GT, a hand-built piece of rolling artwork, is the most-muscular automobile ever produced by exclusive British automaker Aston Martin.
www.hotcosmetic.com /aston-martin.html   (369 words)

  
 Road Tests: Aston Martin DB7 Vantage
No doubt about it - the Aston Martin DB7 is one of the most stunning cars ever made, and in V12 Vantage form (now the only one available) it's also one of the fastest.
Similarly, the rest of the Vantage is far more Aston Martin than it is Jaguar.
Also stiffer is the suspension, with uprated springs and dampers, along with new wishbones and uprights at the front to improve steering and an additional framework at the rear to improve axle location.
www.pistonheads.com /roadtests/index.asp?storyId=4471   (1421 words)

  
 Aston Martin DB Mk 3
The DB7 badges that David Brown had made for what became the DB6 Mk2 eventually came in useful when Walter Hayes, the then CEO of Aston Martin appointed David Brown as life president of the company that Brown had previously owned.
The DB7, developed and produced with the aid of significant investment and facilities provided by new Aston Martin owner Ford was hand-assembled at a purpose prepared factory at Bloxham in Oxfordshire, by project partner Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR).
The power delivery, ride and handling of the Volante are superlative, and one may take equally great pleasure in driving along, docilely soaking up the splendid ambiance of the car and one's open air surroundings or the sensory feedback and response that one gets when in 'press on' mode.
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 eBay Canada - Aston Martin, Cars Trucks, Automotive — new and used items at discount prices on eBay.ca   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
Aston Martin DB9 Volante 06 DB9 VOLANTE Silver/Black, Mahogany Veneer, 425 miles
Aston Martin DB9 Volante 05 DB9 VOLANTE California Sage/Sandstorm
Aston Martin DB9 Coupe 05 ASTON DB9 COUPE Chiltern Green/Tan, Nav, Park Sensor
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 Aston Martin : Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante
Aston Martin : Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante
This vehicle is in absolutely beautiful condition, very rare with the carbon fibre veneer interior and manual transmission.
The car has 5 months Aston Martin warranty remaining, and it will be sold with the 12,000 miles service completed.
www.pistonheads.com /sales/57394.htm   (55 words)

  
 Aston Martin of New England & Lotus Motorsports Inc.
Although we specialize in Lotus and Aston Martin vehicles, we concentrate on classic vehicles as well.
We are one of the nation's leading sources for vintage Aston Martin, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and Ferrari automobiles.
2002 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Volante in Tungsten with Charcoal, Touchtronic.
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 Silicon Valley Auto Group | 2002 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
Although the heart of an Aston Martin is its engine, DB7 Vantage Volante offers far more.
Suspension, and brakes have been specifically developed to match the outstanding performance of the 12 cylinder engine.
Aston Martin has always been renowned for its superb balance of ride and handling and this is exemplified in DB7 Vantage Volante with its perfectly weighted steering, finely tuned springs and dampers and rear suspension linkages specifically designed to ensure smooth power delivery.
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 San Diego Metropolitan - Road Test - August 2002
After some 10 changes of ownership in the intervening 88 years the newest Aston Martin, the DB7 Volante, still meets its original specs.
Made famous by James Bond in the 007 movies back in the 1960s, the Aston Martin brand name is once again relatively unknown in the United States.
Aston Martin might well have vanished were it not for Ford.
www.sandiegometro.com /2002/aug/roadtest.html   (725 words)

  
 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante - Ultimatecarpage.com - Images, Specifications and Information
The DB7 Vantage, available in both Coupe and Volante body styles, was the first ever Aston Martin to be powered by a 12 cylinder engine.
First of all id like to say that Aston isnt nearly as good as Ferrari, but maserati and Mercedes are Defeated in terms of luxury, Ferrari is the Better company, faster, more beautiful, true elegance.
Aston, you're probably, along with Ferrari,Maserati and Mercedes, the only car who had history, still has and will always have.
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 Aston Martin Picture Gallery - Aston Martin DB7 Volante
The DB7 Volante was unveiled a little while after the Coupe at both the Los Angeles and Detroit motor shows in early 1996.
Designed by Ian Callum at the same time as he designed the Coupe, the Volante looks elegant both hood up or down, much like the earlier Aston Martin drop head cars.
Underneath the sleek and perfectly proportioned thoroughbred, lies additional strengthening to offset the lack of the roof, especially around the windscreen, to provide a degree of rollover protection.
www.astonmartins.com /db7/db7_volante.htm   (211 words)

  
 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante Car Hire | UK Management Events   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
Luxury cars available for hire within the UK, the Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage is designed for both performance and luxury.
As with all the cars supplied for hire by UK Management Events, the Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage is available for hire throughout the year.
Whether you are looking for the perfect luxury car for a wedding, a car for the perfect weekend away or wish to visit Europe by car the Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage hire package from UK Management Events can be tailored to your needs.
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 Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage Volante
A few hours in the Aston’s heady company and you'll be pulling away as easily as though you’ve been doing it all your life.
When Aston Martin decided to drop the 420bhp, 48-valve, all-alloy, 6.0-litre V12 engine into the DB7, they cleverly resisted any major tampering with the already much-admired shape.
What you may not have been expecting, when you take into account the sheer size of those grippy low-profile Bridgestones, is the supple quality of the Volante’s body control and its overall ride refinement.
www.motorbar.co.uk /vantagev12.htm   (952 words)

  
 2002 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante Summary | CarSmart
The 2002 DB7 Vantage is a 2-door, 4-passenger luxury sports car, or convertible sports car, available in two trims, the Coupe and the Volante.
The 2002 DB7 Vantage's closest competitors include the BMW Z8, the Jaguar XK Series, and the Rolls-Royce Corniche.
The 2002 DB7 Vantage is a carryover from 2001.
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