by Special Projects Group, Works Service
(1998)
At the request of a customer, the Special Projects Group at Works Service were tasked with shoehorning the 32 valve V8 into a DB7 bodyshell. This was first tested with a works mule, which was subsequently destroyed making this, the customer version, the only factory DB7 V8 ever made. The engine wasn't just the regular 5.3 version, this DB7 received a 6.3 litre unit, detuned to 452 bhp and mated to the familiar 4 speed plus overdrive Chrysler Torqueflite automatic gearbox.
The finished car received the Driving Dynamics bodykit, brass coloured mesh grilles and the 5 spoke lightweight Dymag GT wheels. The bonnet was especially made in aluminium with twin power bulges together with bespoke aluminium wings and boot lid.
The above photograph has been especially supplied to me by a friend at Aston Martin Works.
