Aston Martin had long craved stable ownership (with deep pockets) and salvation appeared when Ford bought a majority shareholding in 1987. Initial investment allowed replacement of the venerable V8, but the plan was to extend the range back to its roots in smaller sportscars, but at a greater volume then ever before. Ford ownership lasted until 2007.
Aston Martin Virage / V8 Coupe
Works Service cars had engine enlarged to 6.3-litres. V8 Coupe replace Virage from 1996, and had the non-Vantage engine.
Years
1990-2000
Engine
5340cc V8 4OC
Body Style
Coupé
Production
411+101
Power: Weight
.
Dimensions
.
Aston Martin Virage Volante / V8 Volante
Convertible version.
Years
1990-2000
Engine
5340cc V8 4OC
Body Style
Convertible
Production
233 + 63
Power: Weight
.
Dimensions
.
Aston Martin Virage Shooting Brake
Other specials included (extended) Lagonda saloon (8-9), V8 Sportsman Estate (3).
Years
c. 1990
Engine
5340cc V8 4OC
Body Style
Shooting Brake
Production
6-8
Power: Weight
.
Dimensions
.
Aston Martin (Virage) Vantage
High performance version with restyle (V550). Twin superchargers. V600 was a Works Service upgrade.
Years
1993-2000
Engine
5340cc V8 4OC
Body Style
Convertible
Production
280 + 8 Volante + 1 LWB Volante
Power: Weight
.
Dimensions
.
Aston Martin Vantage Le Mans
Swan song for the tuned V8 Vantage engine, commemorating 40 years since Aston Martin’s Le Mans win. Blanked grille, Racing Green, DBR-1-like side vents. Came with a Newport Pagnell to Le Mans map.
Years
1999-2000
Engine
5340cc V8 4OC
Body Style
Convertible
Production
40
Power: Weight
.
Dimensions
.
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish
Flagship, and the last to be largely hand-crafted at Newport Pagnell. Ian Callum-designed. Bespoke bonded aluminium composite chassis with a carbon fibre backbone developed in partnership with Lotus.
Years
2001-05
Engine
5935cc V12
Body Style
Coupé
Production
1492
Power: Weight
.
Dimensions
.
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S
More power, and standard sports dynamic package.
Years
2004-07
Engine
5935cc V12
Body Style
Coupé
Production
1086
Power: Weight
.
Dimensions
.
New wheels, restyled nose, raised boot lid with larger integrated spoiler with high-level brake light
Aston Martin DB7
Ford’s entry-level supercar, based on a Jaguar project intended to replace the XJS. Steel platform built in the Bloxham XJ-220 factory. Engine also Jaguar-based.
Years
1994-1999
Engine
3228cc S6 supercharged AJ6
Body Style
Coupé
Production
7000
Power: Weight
.
Dimensions
.
Aston Martin DB7 Volante
Convertible
Years
1996-1999
Engine
3228cc S6 supercharged AJ6
Body Style
Convertible
Production
inc above
Power: Weight
.
Dimensions
.
Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage
New V12 purpose-built engine designed and built with Ford.
Years
1999-2003
Engine
5935cc V12
Body Style
Coupé
Production
.
Power: Weight
.
Dimensions
.
Different wing mirrors and large fog lamps
Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage Volante
Convertible
Years
1999-2003
Engine
5935cc V12
Body Style
Convertible
Production
.
Power: Weight
.
Dimensions
.
Aston Martin DB7 V12 GT / GTA
A manual DB7 (except for the GTA) with much improved mid-range performance.
Years
2002-2003
Engine
5935cc V12
Body Style
Convertible
Production
190 + 112
Power: Weight
.
Dimensions
.
Mesh front grille, bonnet vents, boot spoiler, new wheels
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Aston Martin DB7 Zagato
Coachbuilt on shortened chassis
Years
2003
Engine
5935cc V12
Body Style
Coupé
Production
100
Power: Weight
.
Dimensions
.
Aston Martin DB AR1
“American Roadster”. Zagato body. No roof!
Years
2003
Engine
5935cc V12
Body Style
Roadster
Production
100
Power: Weight
.
Dimensions
.
