To make the most of the still-pleasant weather, Aston Martin has just launched the new DB12 Volante. A companion to the recently released DB12 Coupé – the first in the next generation of the brand’s sports cars, this convertible model combines spectacular performance with the irresistible sensory thrills of open-top driving. With unmatched elegance and a sporty character, the DB12 Volante is the latest addition to the illustrious tradition of high-performance convertibles from the British luxury brand. In this new car, timeless qualities of style and skill have been rejuvenated by advanced technologies and cutting-edge engineering, while the driving experience has been taken to the highest level.
Regarding this new release, Aston Martin CEO Amedeo Felisa stated, “For many of our customers, driving with the top down is the ultimate pleasure. The Aston Martin Volante has captured that excitement and expressed it in a unique style for over six decades. With the new DB12 Volante, we’ve rewritten the rules, creating a car that intensifies those sensations, preserving all the purity and exceptional sports capabilities of the DB12 Coupé. A rare and true sports convertible in every aspect, this is a car to challenge preconceptions and find a new generation of Volante customers.”
Developed in parallel with its Coupé counterpart, the DB12 Volante boasts the same revolutionary advancements in design, engineering, and technology brought forth by this latest evolution of Aston Martin’s most distinctive nameplate, representing a transformative evolution.
The performance credentials of this new Volante speak for themselves. Best-in-class power from its 4.0 Twin-Turbo V8 engine gives the DB12 Volante formidable performance and a fabulous soundtrack. Tuned by the brand’s engineers to deliver 680 hp/671 bhp at a class-leading 6,000 rpm and 800 Nm/590 lb·ft between 2,750-6,000 rpm, this exceptional hand-built engine features modified valve timing profiles, optimized compression ratios, larger turbos, and increased cooling to achieve a 34% increase in output compared to the DB11. Accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and reaching a top speed of 320 km/h, its performance is truly impressive.
As for the roof, it takes 14 seconds to open and 16 seconds to close, and this operation can be performed at speeds of up to 50 km/h and in wind speeds of up to 50 km/h in the opposite direction. For added convenience and enjoyable entertainment, the roof mechanism can be operated via remote control, as long as it is within a two-meter radius of the car.
Without a doubt, this is a convertible car with extraordinary capabilities. Intense performance and precise handling to delight even the most demanding driver, combined with the exhilarating pleasure of driving with the roof down and supported by the latest connected technology and the spectacular Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system. By delivering the very best, the DB12 Volante epitomizes the new era of ultra-luxury. With Q by Aston Martin, the customization service available to realize the customer’s vision for their ultimate DB12 Volante, the sky is truly the limit.
Production of the DB12 Volante has already begun, with the first deliveries scheduled to commence in this fourth quarter of 2023.
