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Power At the heart of every Aston Martin Vantage is an engine developed with ultimate performance in mind and DB7 Vantage is no exception. Unlike previous Vantages with tuned versions of standard production engines, DB7 Vantage is powered by an all new engine which, for the first time in Aston Martins history, has twelve cylinders. Developing 420 bhp (309 kW) at 6000 rpm, the new engine powers DB7 Vantage to a top speed in excess of 180 mph (290 km/h)*. 0-30 mph (48 km/h) takes only 2.1 seconds, with 62 mph (100 km/h) coming up in just 5.0 seconds. The benchmark 0-100 mph (160 km/h) sprint can be achieved in a stunning 11.4 seconds. In addition to producing supreme levels of outright power, the new 6.0 liter V12's flat torque curve ensures truly impressive "real world" performance where 85% of maximum torque is delivered at only 1500 rpm. This exciting new engine is the direct result of advanced computer aided design and engineering techniques coupled with the extensive use of high grade aluminum alloys to optimize strength, rigidity, durability and refinement within an extremely lightweight, compact and efficient design. Race derived engine features such as oil jet cooled pistons and tubular equal length stainless steel exhaust manifolds combine with advanced emission technologies such as ionization misfire detection, advanced metallic substrate catalysts and a specially developed dual processor EEC V electronic engine management system. Designed for all markets, DB7 Vantage exceeds all worldwide emission standards. |
Inspired by the "ad-vantage" that works performance tuning brought initially to the 2.6 liter straight six DB2 in 1953, the Vantage name signaled exceptional performance for those with serious driving intent. Developed around a standard production engine, Vantage models gave Aston Martin engineers the opportunity to produce a series of outstanding performance cars either by boosting engine displacement or, as in the case of DB2, by fitting larger carburetors.
The legendary DB4, DB5 and DB6s all had Vantage derivatives that set performance benchmarks for their day. Such was the rarity of these Vantage models even James Bond had to be content with a "standard" Aston Martin!
By 1987 the V8 Vantage became a much more comprehensive package featuring aerodynamic bodywork and firmer springs and dampers to fully utilize its 370 bhp. The limited production Zagato bodied Coupe and Volante combined with an increase in power to 400 bhp ensured the Vantage models were some of the most spectacular performance cars of the 1980s.
By 1992, the Virage Vantage further pushed the boundaries of performance with the addition of twin superchargers to its 5.3 liter V8 engine, which boosted power to 550 bhp and torque to 550 lbs.. The car delivered a maximum speed of 186 mph (300 km/h) and 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.6 seconds.
The very latest edition
is the mighty V8 Vantage Le Mans which delivers another significant
increase in performance, taking power and torque to an amazing 600 bhp and
600 lbs. with 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in just 4 seconds and a potential top
speed of 200 mph (322 km/h).
And finally, the DB7 Vantage is no exception to the tradition and is truly
a worthy recipient of the Vantage name.