How fast is an auto 3.2 DB7?

[TWINTURBODAVE]

Hi...does anyone actually own a 3.2 auto DB7 and can tell me the actual 0-60 and 0-100 times? ...Everything I find refers to cars with manual gearboxes...just curious to see how its compares with an xk8/xkr ( i have an xk8)...

[Jon39]

This forum does have some contributions from DB7 owners, but most topics concern Aston Martins built since 2003 at the Gaydon factory.

It may be worth you asking your question, on the Aston Martin Owners Club forum.

I know that a 3.2 Mercedes-Benz Coupe auto with 220 bhp, does 0 to 60 mph in 7 seconds, with a top speed of 150 mph.
Perhaps the 3.2 auto DB7 can do better, because it probably weighs less.

[TWINTURBODAVE]

ok..fail to see the relevance of the Mercedes ...?

[StephenP]

Definitely worth asking on the AMO forum under 'Bloxham'. Very active forum for DB7 owners ....

[Jon39]

TWINTURBODAVE said:

ok..fail to see the relevance of the Mercedes ...?

Identical capacity engine and automatic gearbox. Only trying to help.
What is the bhp of the Aston Martin 3.2 engine?


Edited.
I now see that the engine is a Jaguar straight six supercharged 335 bhp.
The performance therefore must be much quicker, than the same capacity Mercedes.

Edited by Jon39 on Tuesday 24th May 08:21

[TWINTURBODAVE]

Jon39 said:

TWINTURBODAVE said:

ok..fail to see the relevance of the Mercedes ...?

Identical capacity engine and automatic gearbox. Only trying to help.
What is the bhp of the Aston Martin 3.2 engine?


Edited.
I now see that the engine is a Jaguar straight six supercharged 335 bhp.
The performance therefore must be much quicker, than the same capacity Mercedes.

Edited by Jon39 on Tuesday 24th May 08:21

Hmmm. detect a slight hint of sarcasm! ...the joys of ( Gayden era ) Aston ownership, no doubt?...

[Neil1300r]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=db7+3.2+auto+0-60

[TWINTURBODAVE]

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Many many thanks...I am very new to the interweb... it seems they complete 0-60 somewhere between 6 and 6.4 seconds..perfectly respectable...and in the same ballpark as a 4.0 n/a XK8...

[TWINTURBODAVE]

I am, however, thinking about the purchase of a V8 Vantage with a manual gearbox...despite 'only' having a Jaguar engine!...are these 'proper' Astons?....

[Jon39]

TWINTURBODAVE said:

I am, however, thinking about the purchase of a V8 Vantage with a manual gearbox...despite 'only' having a Jaguar engine!...are these 'proper' Astons?....

The V8 Vantage manual is the perfect Aston for many of us.
No need for the 'only' because Jaguar have made some terrific engines.
In fact the origins of the V8 Aston Martin engine, came from the Jaguar AJ-8.

[Neil1300r]

TWINTURBODAVE said:

I am, however, thinking about the purchase of a V8 Vantage with a manual gearbox...despite 'only' having a Jaguar engine!...are these 'proper' Astons?....

If you can find any Jaguar parts in the Aston V8 let us know. Its an Aston only engine

Yes they are proper Astons.

[TWINTURBODAVE]

I stand corrected...I was under the impression the Aston V8 engine was a 'tuned' Jaguar AJ8...but actually it's a bona fide race engine...very interesting!...I will keep you posted on my foray into Aston territory!

[Jon39]

Neil1300r said:

Its an Aston only engine.

Shh!
Don't mention that they are built in the corner of a Ford factory.

[Neil1300r]

TWINTURBODAVE said:

I stand corrected...I was under the impression the Aston V8 engine was a 'tuned' Jaguar AJ8...but actually it's a bona fide race engine...very interesting!...I will keep you posted on my foray into Aston territory!

Probably best to buy the Bible if considering Gaydon cars

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...