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Aston Martin DB7 Mk1

Headline trim: DB7 GT V12 — 435 bhp, 0-62 in 4.9s.

Aston Martin DB7 Mk1 press photo
Verdict
B
BHP
435 bhp
0–60
4.9 s
Top speed
185 mph
MPG
17.0 mpg
Used
£15,000-£35,000

Strengths

  • Saved Aston Martin
  • First Aston V12 (Vantage)
  • Coupe and Volante

Weaknesses

  • Jaguar-derived under the skin
  • Ageing cabin tech
  • Specialist running

Notable tech

  • Modified Jaguar XJS / XK8 platform
  • 3.2 supercharged inline-6 (early) → 5.9 V12 (Vantage)
  • 5MT / 6MT / 5AT (Touchtronic)
  • RWD
  • Coupe and Volante (convertible)
  • GT and GTA late trims

Common issues

  • Supercharger nose bearing
  • Cooling system
  • V12 timing chain
  • Specialist parts

Engine derivatives

UK trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
DB7 i6 SC
BHP335
Torque500 Nm
0–605.7 s
Top165 mph
MPG21 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT
DB7 Vantage V12
BHP414
Torque542 Nm
0–605.0 s
Top184 mph
MPG17 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT
DB7 GT V12
BHP435
Torque548 Nm
0–604.9 s
Top185 mph
MPG17 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT
DB7 GTA V12
BHP435
Torque548 Nm
0–605.0 s
Top185 mph
MPG17 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5AT