1996 Aston Martin DB7 Volante

At the 1996 North American International Auto Show, Aston Martin revealed their 2-door convertible known as the Volante. 

In 1999, the model was replaced outright by the V12-powered DB7 Vantage Volante.

typeSeries Production Car
production years1996 – 1999
released at1996 NAIAS
built atBloxham, Oxfordshire, England
price $$ 150,000
engineInline-6
positionFront, Longitudinal
aspirationEaton Rootes-Type supercharger
block materialAluminum Alloy
valvetrainDOHC 4 Valves / Cyl
fuel feedZytec electronic multi-point fuel injection
displacement3239 cc / 197.7 in³
bore91.0 mm / 3.58 in
stroke83.0 mm / 3.27 in
compression8.3:1
power249.8 kw / 335.0 bhp @ 5750 rpm
specific output103.43 bhp per litre
bhp/weight189.91 bhp per tonne
torque489.5 nm / 361.0 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm
redline6000
body / frameUnitary Steel Monocoque
driven wheelsRWD
front tiresF 245/40ZR-18
rear tiresR 245/40ZR-18
front brakesVented Discs w/ABS & Vacuum Assist
rear brakesVented Discs w/ABS & Vacuum Assist
front wheelsF 45.7 x 40.6 cm / 18.0 x 16.0 in
rear wheelsR 45.7 x 40.6 cm / 18.0 x 16.0 in
steeringRack & Pinion w/Power Assist
curb weight1764 kg / 3889 lbs
wheelbase2591 mm / 102.0 in
front track1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
rear track1529 mm / 60.2 in
length4646 mm / 182.9 in
width1829 mm / 72.0 in
height1237 mm / 48.7 in
transmission5-Speed Manual
gear ratios3.55:1, 2.04:1, 1.40:1, 4.00:1, 0.74:1
final drive3.50:1
top speed~265.5 kph / 165.0 mph
0 – 60 mph~6.2 seconds
0 – 100 mph~15.4 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile~14.7 second