Aston Martin DB6 For Sale

Home Site Map Contact Us The Cars Enquire The Company Online Store Works Service Pre-Owned Racing Gallery Heritage   Heritage Heritage Cars DB4 and DB4 Convertible DB4GT & Zagato DB5 and DB5 Convertible DB6 and DB6 Volante DBS & DBSV8 AMV8 1972 to 1989 AMV8 Vantage 1977 to 1989 Lagonda Virage Supercharged Vantage V8 Coupe and LWB Volante DB7 - The six cylinder cars DB7 Vantage Heritage Network Main Dealers     DB7 Vantage Production dates; 2000 - 2003 Launched in 1993 the DB7 has been the backbone of the Company. Its International success has meant that it has become the most successful Aston Martin model of all time – exceeding the combined production of the classic DB4, DB5 and DB6. Since 1914, Aston Martin has built just over 22,000 models – 7000 of which are DB7’s – proving how important the model has been in providing continued growth to the company. Regarded by many as one of the world’s most beautiful cars, the DB7 received many subtle but effective changes over its 10 year life to complement the elegant, yet classic body design which, since 1993 has epitomised the pedigree, heritage and tradition of Aston Martin. Originally launched with a 6 cylinder supercharged engine, the DB7 received significant engineering enhancements in 1999 with the introduction of the DB7 Vantage – the first Aston Martin to use a V12 engine. The introduction of the DB7 Vantage was the direct result of a concentrated 24 months design and development programme, which included a complete appraisal of all aspects of the design and the dynamics of the DB7. Customer reaction was phenomenal. In 2001, annual worldwide sales of the DB7 totalled 1339, an increase of nearly 50% from 1999. The painstaking and exhaustive programme included a complete appraisal of all aspects of the design and the dynamics of the DB7. More than 500,000 test miles were covered in temperatures ranging from -30°C to +45°C in Europe and North America including an accelerated high speed durability test of 48 hours continuous running at 165mph (266km/h) in Southern Europe in mid-summer temperatures. In Britain a series of pre-production models of the DB7 Vantage were subjected to continuous 30 day accelerated durability tests at the Motor Industry Research Association’s Proving Ground - each equivalent to 100,000 miles of regular driving. Halting only for refuelling and routine analysis the V12 coupes and Volantes were driven day and night at a range of speeds from one to 140mph. The test cycles included regular passage through mud and salt baths, driving deliberately into traffic island kerbstones at 50mph and a series of fierce stop-start acceleration and brake tests. By the end of 2002, total production of the DB7 Vantage stood at c.4100, over 50% of total DB7 sales. SpecificationEngine: All alloy quad overhead cam 48 valve 5935cc V12.Compression ratio 10.3:1. Visteon EEC V engine management controlling fuel injection, ignition and diagnostics. Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system. Transmission: Six speed manual with optional five speed automatic. Limited slip differential. Ratio 3.77:1 (man) 3.06:1 (auto) Steering: Rack and pinion, power assisted 2.54 turns lock to lock. Column tilt and reach adjustment. Brakes: Front: Ventilated cross drilled steel discs 355mm diameter with alloy four piston calipers. Rear: Ventilated steel discs 330mm diameter with alloy four piston calipers and drum handbrake. Teves anti-lock braking activation system (ABS). Suspension: Front: Independent double wishbone incorporating anti-dive geometry. Coil springs, monotube dampers and anti-roll bar. Rear: Independent double wishbone incorporating longitudinal control arms, coil springs, monotube dampers and anti-roll bar. Body: Two door coupe or convertible body style with 2+2 seating. Steel underframe and body panels. Composite front wings, sills, boot lid and front and rear bumpers/aprons. Side impact protection in doors. Boot space of 0.178 cu m (6.14 cu ft). Interior: Full leather interior. Electrically controlled front seats incorporating seat heaters. Air conditioning, rear screen and mirror heating, electronic traction control. Six speaker Kenwood stereo radio cassette system with CD autochanger. Alarm and immobiliser system with remote central locking and trunk release. Wheels and Tyres: Unique lightweight aluminium alloy wheels 8J x 18 (front), 9J x 18 (rear), Bridgestone SO2 245/40 ZR18 tyres (front), 265/35 (rear) Length: 4666mm. Width: 1830 mm. Height: 1238 mm (Coupe) 1260 mm (Volante). Kerb Weight: 1780 kgs (Coupe) 1875 (Volante). Wheelbase: 2591 mm. Fuel tank: 89 litres (Coupe) 82 litres (Volante), 95 RON unleaded. Maximum power: 309kW (420 bhp) @ 6000 rpm. Maximum torque: 540 Nm (400 lb. ft) @ 5000 rpm. Acceleration: 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph): 5.0 seconds (Manual Transmission). Maximum speed: 298 km/h (185 mph) (Coupe) 266 km/h (165 mph) (Volante). Production figures;2385 Coupe2046 Volante       © 2010 Aston Martin || Home Site Map Contact Us The Cars Enquire The Company Online Store Works Service Pre-Owned Racing Gallery Heritage   Heritage Heritage Cars DB4 and DB4 Convertible DB4GT & Zagato DB5 and DB5 Convertible DB6 and DB6 Volante DBS & DBSV8 AMV8 1972 to 1989 AMV8 Vantage 1977 to 1989 Lagonda Virage Supercharged Vantage V8 Coupe and LWB Volante DB7 - The six cylinder cars DB7 Vantage Heritage Network Main Dealers     DB6 and DB6 Volante Production dates: October 1965 - July 1969 Clearly derived from the DB4 through the DB5, the new model was announced at the London Motor Show in October 1965. The most noticeable styling changes on the DB6 were the Kamm tail rear spoiler, which improved high speed stability, the split front and rear bumpers; a redesigned oil cooler aperture in the front valance, a higher roof (136 cm) and longer wheelbase (258.5 cm), 9.5 cm more than the DB5, giving an overall length of 462 cm. The increase of space in the rear made the DB6 a more practical family proposition. The DB6 was the first Aston Martin to carry the name Volante for the convertible version - which means ‘flying’ in Italian. The last thirty-seven DB5 chassis were used to build the short-chassis Volantes which were completed between October 1965 and October 1966. SpecificationPrice New: £ 4,998 (Saloon) Engine: DOHC Straight six, 3995 cc, 282 bhp @ 5500 rpm, 288 lbs-ft @ 3850 rpm (Vantage: 325 bhp @ 5750 rpm) Transmission: ZF 5 speed manual or Borg-Warner 3 speed automatic Suspension: Front: Independent, with helical coil springs, upper and lower wishbones and ball jointed king pins. Telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar Rear: Live Hypoid axle located with parallel trailing arms and transversely mounted Watts linkage. Helical coil springs with Double acting lever arm shock absorbers. Brakes: Girling Servo assisted brakes with front & rear discs Wheelbase: 8'6" (2585 mm) Weight: 1474 kg (3250 Ibs) Top Speed: 148 mph 0-60 mph: 6.1 sec. Production: 1328 Saloon140 Volante37 SWB Volante   © 2010 Aston Martin || Home Site Map Contact Us The Cars Enquire The Company Online Store Works Service Pre-Owned Racing Gallery Heritage   Heritage Heritage Operations The Team DB4, DB5 and DB6 Parts DBS & DBSV8 Parts AMV8 Parts Lagonda Parts Virage and Virage Volante Parts V8 Coupe, V8 Volante & Supercharged Vantage Parts DB7 Parts Technical Information Heritage Network Main Dealers     DB4, DB5 and DB6 Parts For many, these models represent the ultimate 1960's GT car and this iconic status is reflected in their market value. Over 40 years since these cars were produced, we are proud of the fact that we can still support over 80% of the components. A substantial number of the 17,000 part lines we hold in stock are for these models and our active procurement programme of resourcing obsolete items ensures that we are in a strong position to support them into the future. We are able to supply parts to rebuild engine, suspension, brakes, cooling and fuel systems, electrical components and exterior bodywork and its fittings, all this via any Heritage Specialist or Main Dealer. Click here to view a selection of parts available. This will be updated regularly.DB Mechanical partsDB Body parts We have Parts catalogues for each of the cars available and they can be viewed in PDF at this link,Aston Martin Technical Information site. Alternatively you can order your own updated, ring bound, hard copy by quoting these part numbers below. DB4 Parts book - 020-043-0105DB5 Parts book - 048-043-0132DB6 Parts book - 055-043-0105 The following PDF files are newly introduced parts that first appeared on the Heritage News page. Bonnet pad strap Fuel pick up's No plate lamp parts 2BA Ball Joints DB Wood Rim steering wheel DB Number Plate Surrounds Dash Knobs Screen Washer Bottle Cap   © 2010 Aston Martin || ||