The 1997 Aston Martin DB7 is the predecessor of the DB9. With the DB7, the abbrevation DB, which stands for Sir David Brown, a businessman leading Aston Martin during the post-war era, was used again after 23 years.
The car is based on the Jaguar XJS platform. A convertible model, the DB7 Volante, was unveiled in 1996, and is the most sold variant of the DB7 line.
Many other variants of the DB7 were made as well, such as the high-performance V12 Vantage model and an even more powerful V12 GT/GTA model.
Shortly before the DB7 was replaced by the DB9, the DB7 Zagato and DB7 AR1 special editions were made in collaboration with Zagato, with 100 examples made of each.
Games[]
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit[]
The DB7 appears in the PC release of Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit as a class C vehicle.
Compared to its class, the DB7 boasts with strong acceleration at the expense of handling when compared to the Jaguar XK8. The Mercedes-Benz SL 600 has better overall performance but is not available in pursuit mode, making the DB7 a good choice for pursuits.
The DB7 can be selected with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission, with the manual offering better overall performance.
Description
Sensual styling, stirring performance, and high levels of luxury are the hallmarks of the Aston Martin DB7, available in coupe and convertible versions.
Aston Martin has a long and distinguished history of building exceptional sports cars, in fact, the company has built little else in its 85-year history. The DB7 follows a long line of automobiles that have done everything from win the prestigious Le Mans 24 hour race to a starring role in several James Bond movies.
The DB7 is powered by a unique hand-built Aston Martin all alloy 3.2 liter supercharged engine developing 335 horsepower. Since Aston Martin is now owned by Ford, it's no surprise to find that the DB7 uses a Ford-derived electronic engine control unit, similar to the one you'll find in Formula One race cars.
Performance is exceptional for a car that offers such an outstanding level of luxury and refinement. The DB7 will rocket to 60 miles per hour in a scant 5.5 seconds, and top speed is 165 miles per hour.
All independent double wishbone suspension adds up to very agile handling at high speeds. Full leather and power everything completes the package, and buyers can even off for a full set of match leather luggage embossed with the Aston Martin logo that fits neatly in the DB7’s trunk.
This is an expensive hand-built car, but it offers a unique combination of power, handling, refinement, and luxury for those lucky enough to afford one.
Need for Speed: High Stakes[]
The DB7 is available in Need for Speed: High Stakes as a class A vehicle. It is just as fast as seen in Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit. The PC release features it as a download only vehicle, with a price tag of $35,000 in career mode. Although it is featured as part of the PlayStation release, with a price tag of $40,000.
It can be selected with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission, with the manual offering better overall performance.
In the PC release, the DB7 is featured with slow steering and average acceleration.
Description
A colourful history that dates back to 1913 lies behind Aston Martin's fast and luxurious DB7.
Aston Martin has always been famed for its unique ability to combine high levels of performance with the ultimate in luxury and refinement, and that's what the DB7 is all about. The sleek and sensuous sports car, available as either a two-plus-two coupe or convertible, is virtually hand-built, and uses a supercharged 3.2 liter, 335 horsepower all-alloy twin-cam six cylinder engine to provide lightning acceleration and a formidable top speed.
Nimble handling is aided by racecar-style fully independent suspension. Other high-technology equipment comes with help from parent company Ford, which also provides Aston with wide-ranging research and development backup. Aston Martin's expertise in creating high-performance automobiles draws on decades of race winning cars with a Le Mans 24 hour victory and World Sports Car Championship the greatest achievements.
The opulent DB7 is superbly trimmed in the finest Connolly leather and buyers can even choose a complete set of fitted luggage embossed with the elegant Aston Martin winged logo. In over 85 years, Aston Martin has built little else but premium sports cars, and the tradition continues.
Trivia[]
- In both appearances, its model is based on a Series 2; a revision introduced in July 1996, as it has a wood veneer around the centre air vents and a steering wheel fitted with an airbag.
- In the PC release of Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit, the DB7 can be selected with either a Guernsey Red, Solent Silver, Pentland Green, Mendip Blue, Arran White, or Cannock Black body paint colour.
- In the PC release of Need for Speed: High Stakes, the DB7 can be selected with either a Solent Silver, Guernsey Red, or Lindisfarne Gold body paint colour.
- Unused colour names can be found in the vehicle files of the PC release of Need for Speed: High Stakes: Mendip Blue, Arran White, Cannock Black, and Pentland Green.
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| Aston Martin | |
|---|---|
| DB5 | Coupé '63 · Vantage '64 |
| DB7 | Coupé '97 |
| DB9 | Coupé '06 (VH I) · R9 GT1 '05 (VH I) · RS9 GT3 '10 (VH I) · Volante '09 (VH I) |
| DB11 | AMR '18 (VH II) · Coupé '17 (VH II) · Volante '19 (VH II) |
| DBS | Coupé '08 (VH II) · Superleggera '19 (AM7) · Volante '09 (VH II) |
| One-77 | Coupé '10 |
| Rapide | S '15 (VH410) |
| Valhalla | Concept '19 (AM-RB 003) |
| Valkyrie | Coupé '20 (AM-RB 001) |
| Valour | Coupé '23 (AM6) |
| Vantage | Coupé '20 (AM6) · GT12 '16 (VH II) · V8 N400 '08 (VH II) · V12 '09 (VH II) · V12 '22 (AM6) · V12 S '15 (VH II) |
| Vanquish | Coupé '01 (Ur-VH) · Coupé '12 (VH310) |
| Vulcan | Coupé '16 |