DB7 Volante - Cars - http://maxpages.com/pcars/DB7

On first encounter the DB7 Volante takes your breath away such is the exquisite beauty and purity of line of this sleek and perfectly proportioned thoroughbred.
To drive DB7 Volante on a fast, winding road is to drive the car in its element. As you take the wheel you can almost taste the crisp tang in the air and feel the ebbing warmth of the late afternoon sun on your face as you steer a precise and purposeful course.

For despite its stunning looks and relaxed cruising potential Volante is a convertible of dynamic substance and precision.

The balance and poise are only too apparent. It is clear there is something special about Volante but then elegance - physical and dynamic - is the DB7's core attribute. Its soft yet assertive styling gives the initial clue, its deeply rewarding performance, handling and comfort provide the confirmation.

DB7 Volante Specification

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Body

Two door 2 + 2 convertible, steel underframe, body panels and bonnet. Composite front wings, sills, boot lid and front & rear bumper/aprons. Side impact protection in doors. Fully lined electrically operated hood with heated glass rear screen.

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Interior

Full Connolly leather interior with burr walnut veneers. CFC free automatic climate control system. Premium electronic radio cassette, six speaker audio system with multi-disc CD autochanger option. Driver and front passenger airbags. Remote alarm system and immobiliser.

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Engine

All alloy twin overhead cam 24 valve in-line 6 cylinder 3239cc.

Compression ratio 8.3:1.

Single supercharger with by-pass valve and liquid intercooler.

EEC V engine management system.

Fully catalysed exhaust system.

Front engine, rear wheel drive.

Power: 250 kW (335 bhp) @ 6000 rpm.

Torque: 490 Nm (361 lb.ft) @ 3000 rpm.

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Performance (Manual)

Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (62 mph), 6.0 seconds.

Maximum Speed: 250 km/h (155 mph).

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Transmission

5 speed manual or switchable 4 speed automatic with Sport mode. Limited slip differential, ratio 3.54:1.

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Suspension

Front: Independent double wishbone, coil springs, mono-tube dampers with anti-roll bar, anti-dive geometry.

Rear: Independent double wishbone with longitudinal control arms, coil springs, mono-tube dampers.

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Steering

Rack & pinion, power assisted.

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Brakes

Front: Ventilated steel discs 284 mm diameter with four piston calipers.

Rear: Ventilated steel discs 295 mm diameter with sliding aluminium calipers.

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

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Wheels and Tyres

Lightweight aluminium alloy 8J x 18 wheels with Bridgestone Expedia 245/40 ZR 18 tyres.

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Volante Dimensions

Height: 1265 mm.

Width: 1830mm.**

Length: 4646 mm. (4722 mm.)*

Wheelbase: 2591 mm.

Kerb Weight - Man: 1850 kg.

Kerb Weight - Auto: 1900 kg.

Boot Capacity: 0.15 cu/m.

Fuel Tank Capacity (unleaded): 82 litres. (22.5 US Gallons)*

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