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manual transmission. Performance- wise it was capable of achieving a 0-60 sprint in 4.9 seconds and could power on to 186mph (with manual transmission). The chassis was redesigned to cope with the increase of power. Cosmetically the

DB7 still exuded the beauty of its earlier relative although the revised flanks, new rear bumper, and wider front grille gave a more masculine appearance. While some supercars appear flashy, the DB7 is one that oozes class and defines its driver as

one with exquisite taste.

The V12 Vantage was well received and, as a result, Aston Martin saw reduced sales of the former supercharged engine variant, with clients favoring the new model. At the 2002 British International Motor Show, Aston Martin introduced their final and most powerful version of the DB7; the V12 GT (or V12 GTA when fitted with automatic transmission) offered an enhanced version of the Vantage that could produce 435bhp. Twin vents in the hood for dissipating heat, a rear spoiler and wheel arch liners to improve the aerodynamics, and a wire mesh front grille changed the aesthetics of the car. Aston Martin only produced 190 GTs and 112 GTAs worldwide, making it a rare and sought- after variant.

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