Our Review of the 1997 Aston Martin DB7 Base

Frequently you will discover that purchasers of the Aston Martin DB7 are quite excited about their purchase. The DB7 has held a position among the top of the DB7 line of car for a very long time. It is a significant car, and the 1997 model is no different. The Aston Martin DB7 comes under the heading of coupe models that are exiciting.

1997 Aston Martin DB7 Base Specs

Standard equipment in the DB7 for 1996 and 1997 includes the 3.2 liter engine by TWR, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the DB7.

The fuel system for the 1997 DB7 is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

The DB7 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The DB7 is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.

The retail price (MSRP) was an industry-low price when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-low price. This price was average compared to the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

A powertrain guarantee is provided (50,000* miles/36* months), and a 50,000* mile, 60* month guarantee also comes with the Aston Martin DB7. This is average compared to the rest of the car market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1997 DB7 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a coupe car.

What We Think of the Aston Martin DB7

In summation the 1997 Aston Martin DB7 Base was a great success. Aston Martin responded to critisims about the 1996 DB7 and made sweeping changes. The result is a great car and even better coupe. Let’s hope the Aston Martin DB7 for 1997 is a sign of the future.