Verdict
B
GT · UK · 1994-2003
Aston Martin DB7
Aston Martin DB7 — spec data and generation history.
Years
1994-2003
Generations
1
Segment
GT
The car that saved Aston Martin under Ford ownership. Based on a heavily modified Jaguar XJS / XK8 platform. Original DB7 (1994-1999) had a 3.2 supercharged inline-6 (335 bhp). DB7 Vantage (1999-2003) added the 5.9 V12 (414 bhp) — Aston's first V12. Coupe and Volante (convertible) bodies. GT and GTA (auto) trims late in life. Replaced by the DB9 in 2004.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
1994-2003
Mk1
→
DB7 GT V12 — 435 bhp, 0-62 in 4.9s.
Verdict
B
BHP
435
0–60
4.9 s
Top
185 mph
MPG
14 mpg
Used
$19,000-$44,000
- + Saved Aston Martin
- + First Aston V12 (Vantage)
- − Jaguar-derived under the skin
- − Ageing cabin tech
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
1994-2003
- Supercharger nose bearing
- Cooling system age
- V12 timing chain (early)
- Specialist parts cost
Rivals
Jaguar XK8 · BMW 8 Series E31 · Mercedes SL R129 · Aston Martin DB9