1999 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante

Alongside the V8 Vantage Le Mans, Aston Martin announced the DB7 Vantage Volante at the 1999 Geneva Motor Show. Much of the car was similar to the Coupe version, but the Vantage Volante featured stiffer suspension.

The model was a complete success story, particularly in America which helped propel sales up to 2046 examples.

Like the DB7 Vantage, the Volante featured Aston Martin’s top V12 engine that was capable of 420 bhp.

typeSeries Production Car
production years1999 – 2004
built atEngland
body stylistIam Callum
production2046
price $$ 146,000
price £/td>£99,950
engine60º V12
positionFront, Longitudinal
valvetrainChain Driven DOHC w/4 Valves per Cyl
fuel feedMulit-Point Electronic Injection
displacement5935 cc / 362.2 in³
compression10.3:1
power313.2 kw / 420.0 bhp @ 6000 rpm
specific output70.77 bhp per litre
bhp/weight224.0 bhp per tonne
torque542.3 nm / 400 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm
redline7000
body / frameSemi-Monocoque Steel body ober Steel Tub-Chassis
driven wheelsFront Engine / RWD
wheel typeAlloy
front tires245/40ZR-18 Bridgestone S02
rear tires265/35ZR-18 Bridgestone S02
front brakesVentilated & Cross-Drilled Discs w/Aluminum 4-Piston Calipers, ABS
rear brakesVentilated & Cross-Drilled Discs w/Aluminum 4-Piston Calipers, ABS
front wheelsF 45.7 x 20.3 cm / 18 x 8 in
rear wheelsR 45.7 x 22.9 cm / 18 x 9 in
steeringRack & Pinion w/Power Assist
f suspensionDouble Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Monotube Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar
r suspensionDouble Wishbones w/Longitudinal Arms, Coil Springs, Monotube Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar
curb weight1875 kg / 4134 lbs
wheelbase2591 mm / 102.0 in
length4666 mm / 183.7 in
width1830 mm / 72.0 in
height1260 mm / 49.6 in
transmissionGetrag 6-Speed Manual or GM Five-Speed Automatic
final drive3.77:1
top speed~265.5 kph / 165.0 mph
0 – 60 mph~5.0 second