Aston Martin DB7
DB7 / 1st generation / 1997-2002 / 2-door coupe / convertible / Coupe / Convertible
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1997 Aston Martin DB7 AM27S2V6 (DB7)
DB7 / AM27S2V6 / 3.2L supercharged inline-6, developed in cooperation with Jaguar, main engine in 1997 DB7 V12 variant not yet introduced this year
1999 Aston Martin DB7 AJ-26S4/AJ-28S4 (DB7)
DB7 / AJ-26S4, AJ-28S4 / 1999 DB7 used the AJ26 inline-6 3.2L engine producing approx. 335 hp in naturally aspirated Vantage models; the supercharged variant (AJ28) was introduced in 1999 primarily for US and selected markets with about 370 hp.
2002 Aston Martin DB7 AJ6S3L/V12 AJ26S3L (DB7)
DB7 / AJ6S3L, V12 AJ26S3L / In 2002, Aston Martin offered the DB7 with two main engine variants: a supercharged 3.2L inline-6 AJ6 engine (AJ6S3L) in the Vantage model and a 6.0L naturally aspirated V12 AJ26 engine (V12 AJ26S3L) in the V12 Vantage. The Vantage inline-6 was the main globally documented version, while the V12 was offered primarily in selected markets.
Codes moteur par année
| Année | Version | Codes moteur | Cylindrée | Système carburant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | technical-profile | AM27S2V6 | 3222 cc | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 1999 | technical-profile | AJ-26S4, AJ-28S4 | 3.2 L (3239 cc) | Sequential fuel injection |
| 2002 | technical-profile | AJ6S3L, V12 AJ26S3L | 3196 cc (I6), 5935 cc (V12) | Multipoint fuel injection |
Capacité d’huile par moteur
| Année | Codes moteur | Type d’huile | Capacité d’huile | Fluide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | AM27S2V6 | 10W-40 or 15W-50 premium mineral or synthetic motor oil | Approx. 5.9 liters (including filter), service-fill | Dexron III or equivalent for automatic; specific manual gearbox oil as per service manual |
| 1999 | AJ-26S4, AJ-28S4 | A high-quality synthetic 5W-40 engine oil recommended by Aston Martin | Approximately 6.5 liters service-fill including filter change | Specify ZF-approved automatic fluid or standard MT gear oil as per manual |
| 2002 | AJ6S3L, V12 AJ26S3L | Fully synthetic 5W-40 or 10W-40 engine oil meeting ACEA A3/B4 | Approx. 6.0 liters including oil filter change; service fill specification | Use manufacturer-approved Dexron II/III ATF for automatic |
Spécifications techniques
- Moteurs: AM27S2V6, AJ-26S4, AJ-28S4, AJ6S3L, V12 AJ26S3L
- Transmissions: 5-speed Getrag manual, 4-speed GM 4L60E automatic (optional in some markets), Dexron III or equivalent for automatic; specific manual gearbox oil as per service manual, Getrag 6-speed manual, ZF 4-speed automatic (less common in 1999, mainly available in export markets), Specify ZF-approved automatic fluid or standard MT gear oil as per manual, Getrag 6-speed manual (for V12 variant in some markets), ZF 5-speed automatic available on I6 Vantage and V12
- Dimensions des pneus: Front 225/50 ZR16, Rear 245/45 ZR16, 225/50 ZR16 front, 255/45 ZR16 rear, Front: 235/45ZR17, Rear: 255/40ZR17
- Entraxe: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Couple de roue: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Batterie: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluides et données de service
- Huile moteur: 10W-40 or 15W-50 premium mineral or synthetic motor oil / A high-quality synthetic 5W-40 engine oil recommended by Aston Martin / Fully synthetic 5W-40 or 10W-40 engine oil meeting ACEA A3/B4
- Fluide de transmission: Dexron III or equivalent for automatic; specific manual gearbox oil as per service manual / Specify ZF-approved automatic fluid or standard MT gear oil as per manual / Use manufacturer-approved Dexron II/III ATF for automatic
- Liquide de refroidissement: Approx. 10 liters / Approximately 10 liters / Approx. 11-12 liters
- Liquide de frein: DOT 4 / DOT 4 recommended, change every 2 years
Problèmes connus
- Electrical gremlins due to complex wiring looms
- Supercharger maintenance and belt wear
- Electrical gremlins in early DB7s
- Coolant system leaks around thermostat housing
- Supercharger belt wear on I6
- V12 engine carbon buildup if not regularly maintained