1997 Aston Martin DB7 AM27S2V6 (DB7)
DB7 / 2-door coupe / convertible / Global except US (left-hand drive Europe, right-hand drive UK and other markets); US officially from 1998
AM27S2V6Exact year/trim recordSilver
Engine identity
Oils and fluids
Service and parts data
Common and chronic problems
- Electrical gremlins due to complex wiring looms
- Supercharger maintenance and belt wear
First checks
- Supercharger operation and associated pulleys
- Condition of wiring harness and clips to prevent shorts
Before replacing parts
- Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
- Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
- Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.
Important notes
- In 1997, the DB7 was predominantly sold with the supercharged six-cylinder engine globally, with the V12 introduced in late 1998 model year in select markets.
- US market DB7 sales started officially from the 1998 model year; 1997 model defined here excludes US market.