GT4 2000 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Coupe

Here is an Aston Martin, the 2000 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Coupe in my GT4 pictures.

Sporting British Racing Green, it is seen here at Beacon Hill which is one of the photo travel locations in GT4 and is also an "upmarket residential area in Boston, America. The layout of the town contrasts with the unique beauty of the eastern coast".

However, I don't think there's much beauty in this particular vehicle (see above).

For some reason I tend to dislike British cars and the GT4 camera doesn't have much love for them either (see below).

Be that as it may, the Aston Martin DB7 was the first attempt by the company to produce an entry-level model following Ford takeover who wanted to double or even treble Aston Martin sales.

Styled by Ian Callum and Keith Helfel, the DB7 is supposed to be a timeless British classic although there is a large chunk of Jaguar DNA in it.

There were several versions of the DB7 (and the Vantage is one of them) and at least one special edition - the DB7 Zagato numbering just 99 units.

"The ultimate sports coupe, made using the unique Aston Martin method."
Aston Martin's DB7 V12, released in 1999, represented the company's flagship, blending style and performance in a pure 2-seat package. It shared a few components with its platform sibling, the Jaguar XK-R, but there were enough differences between the two to ensure that the Aston was without a doubt a performance car of the highest order.
Even though the FR (Front engine, Rear drive) car was a 2-seater, it rode on a long wheelbase of 102 inches. The car was physically large, but its svelte styling made it look smaller than it actually was. It wore a handsome face, highlighted by the classic Aston Martin grille. Under its long hood was a 5,935 cc 48-valve DOHC V12 that pumped out 420 HP, propelling the 1,755 kg DB7 to a top speed of 165 mph. Shifting was performed through a 5-speed automatic gearbox.
Using the DB7 V12 as a foundation, Aston Martin created a super high-performance Vanquish in 2000. It sported a completely redesigned body that was penned by the Italian design firm Zagato. The Vanquish was equipped with the same V12 as the DB7, but tuned to an even higher level. It cranked out a whopping 459 HP at 6,800 rpm, and although it was a bit heavier than the DB7 with a curb weight of 1,835 kg, the Vanquish was Aston Martin's most potent machine, able to reach a top speed of 196 mph.