031 Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage Volante (2000) L 12 ORM
Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage (1999-03) Engine 5935cc V12 335hp
Registration Number L 12 ORM (Cherished number, originally allocated for issue c. 1992-93, from Carlisle)
ASTON MARTIN SET
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The DB7 was introduced as a Grand Tourer in 1994 continueing through to 2004. he DB7, known internally as the NPX project, was made mostly with resources from Jaguar and had the financial backing of the Ford Motor Company, owner of Aston Martin from 1988 to 2007. The DB7's platform is an evolution of the Jaguar XJS's, though with many changes. The styling started life as the still-born Jaguar F type (XJ41 – coupe / XJ42 – convertible) designed by Keith Helfet. Ford cancelled this car and the general design was grafted onto an XJS platform. The styling received modest changes by Ian Callum so that it looked like an Aston Martin. The first generation Jaguar XK-8 also uses an evolution of the XJ-S/DB7 platform and the cars share a family resemblance, though the Aston Martin was significantly more expensive and rare. The DB7 was engineered in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, by Tom Walkinshaw Racing on behalf of Aston Martin. The standard DB7 was powered by a 3.2 litre S6
The V12 Vantage was a new and more powerful variant. launched at the 1999 Geneva Motorshow. Powered by a 5.9 litre, 48-valve, V12 engine produced 420 bhp and 400 lb·ft of torque. Transmissions were available with either a TREMEC T-56 six speed manual or a ZF 5HP30 five speed automatic gearbox. Aston Martin claimed it had a top speed of either 186 mph with the manual gearbox and 165mph for the Automatic, with a 0-60mph time of 4.9seconds for the maual with a weight of 1800kg.
After the launch of the Vantage, sales of the supercharged straight-6 engine DB7 had reduced considerably and so production was ended by mid-1999.
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Shot 01.08-2021 exiting the Silverstone Festival 01.08.2021 Ref 150-031
031 Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage Volante (2000) L 12 ORM
Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage (1999-03) Engine 5935cc V12 335hp
Registration Number L 12 ORM (Cherished number, originally allocated for issue c. 1992-93, from Carlisle)
ASTON MARTIN SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623759800132...
The DB7 was introduced as a Grand Tourer in 1994 continueing through to 2004. he DB7, known internally as the NPX project, was made mostly with resources from Jaguar and had the financial backing of the Ford Motor Company, owner of Aston Martin from 1988 to 2007. The DB7's platform is an evolution of the Jaguar XJS's, though with many changes. The styling started life as the still-born Jaguar F type (XJ41 – coupe / XJ42 – convertible) designed by Keith Helfet. Ford cancelled this car and the general design was grafted onto an XJS platform. The styling received modest changes by Ian Callum so that it looked like an Aston Martin. The first generation Jaguar XK-8 also uses an evolution of the XJ-S/DB7 platform and the cars share a family resemblance, though the Aston Martin was significantly more expensive and rare. The DB7 was engineered in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, by Tom Walkinshaw Racing on behalf of Aston Martin. The standard DB7 was powered by a 3.2 litre S6
The V12 Vantage was a new and more powerful variant. launched at the 1999 Geneva Motorshow. Powered by a 5.9 litre, 48-valve, V12 engine produced 420 bhp and 400 lb·ft of torque. Transmissions were available with either a TREMEC T-56 six speed manual or a ZF 5HP30 five speed automatic gearbox. Aston Martin claimed it had a top speed of either 186 mph with the manual gearbox and 165mph for the Automatic, with a 0-60mph time of 4.9seconds for the maual with a weight of 1800kg.
After the launch of the Vantage, sales of the supercharged straight-6 engine DB7 had reduced considerably and so production was ended by mid-1999.
Diolch am 85,492,508 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn 90cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.
Thanks for 85,492,508 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated.
Shot 01.08-2021 exiting the Silverstone Festival 01.08.2021 Ref 150-031