What is the Aston Martin DB7?
The DB7 is a grand touring sports car, offered as a coupé and later as the open-top Volante. Styled by Ian Callum, it gave Aston Martin a smaller car to sit alongside its larger V8 models. Its long bonnet and flowing shape give it the classic grand touring look, while the cabin is made for covering distance.
The DB7 ran from 1994 to 2004. The Volante joined the coupé, and the Vantage brought a new V12 engine and revised styling to the range.
Engines and power
The early DB7 used a supercharged straight-six. The Vantage later introduced Aston Martin’s V12. In UK VCA figures, six petrol versions with 5.9-litre engines are listed from 2004 to 2006. US EPA figures list two petrol versions with 3.2-litre engines from 1997 to 1998.
How economical is the Aston Martin DB7?
The UK figure is 19.5 L/100 km on the NEDC test. In the United States, the EPA rates the DB7 at 15 MPG combined, or 15.7 L/100 km. The figures use different test procedures, so they are best understood within their own markets.
Where was the DB7 sold?
The DB7 appears in UK VCA figures for 2004 to 2006 and US EPA figures for 1997 to 1998. Its role as a smaller Aston Martin grand tourer helped broaden the marque’s range alongside its larger V8 cars.
Questions and answers
Was the DB7 available as a convertible?
Yes. Aston Martin added the open-top Volante alongside the coupé.
What engine did the DB7 have?
The range began with a supercharged straight-six and later gained a V12 in the Vantage. UK VCA figures list 5.9-litre petrol versions, while US EPA figures list 3.2-litre petrol versions.
What is the DB7’s official fuel consumption?
The UK figure is 19.5 L/100 km on NEDC. The US EPA rates it at 15 MPG combined, or 15.7 L/100 km.