2003 Aston Martin DB7 2dr Cpe GT Manual

To some Aston Martin customers, sufficient just is not enough. That is probably why the last and most powerful of the DB7 was introduced at the 2002 British international motor show. For just a small premium over the vantage, the DB7 GT has a little extra something to tantalize. The V12 was tweaked to deliver 435bhp (up from 420 n the DB7 Vantage) and also additional torque – up from 400 lb/ft to 410 lb/ft. The suspension was substantially modified and had thus stiffened the chassis by 20%. Special attention was paid to the aerodynamics balance for high-speed stability with the adoption of additional sweeps for the under tray, wheel arch liner extensions and a revised boot lid spoiler which emphasizes the new look. These additions helped reduce lift by almost 50%. The car also features twin bonnet vents not dissimilar to those seen on the Vanquish for better airflow management and to help dissipate heat. Also fitted is a distinctive wire mesh radiator grille and lower air intake.

Unique 5 spoke 18 inch alloy wheels are fitted with 245/35 front, 265/30 rear lower profile Bridgestone tires that provide optimum levels of performance and grip. Also the GT features a free flowing exhaust with a bypass valve to give an exhaust note just like the Vanquish. The revised quick shift gear lever on the DB7 GT and racing twin-plate clutch  enables the driver to maximize use of the increase in power and torque and offers a faster gear change than the standard vantage. Larger Brembo break discs and up graded pads also improve breaking performance.

The final drive was changed from 3.77 in the vantage to 4.09 in the GT, so although top speed remains at 185 acceleration is much improved, reducing the time to 60mph 5.7 seconds, to a shade under 5 seconds

Deliveries began in early  2003 when production was split 50:50 between the V12 vantage and the GT/GTA. It now appears that a total of 190 GT’s were built during 2003, with just 84 of these cars for the UK market and 64 for the U.S.A. Thus if you wanted a DB7 for long term ownership, this rare model has to be the one to go for.