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In October 2017, Aston Martin introduced the DB11 Volante, a convertible version of the DB11. [80] The Volante has a weight distribution of 47 per cent at the front and 53 per cent at the rear, and is powered by the same 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine as the DB11 V8 coupe, albeit with more torque, at 696 newton-metres (513 lbf⋅ft). [81]
Aston Martin unveiled a convertible version of the DB12 called the DB12 Volante on 14 August 2023. [14] The Volante's roof is an eight-layer fabric top that can open in 14 seconds and close in 16 seconds, with this possible at speeds of up to 31 mph (50 km/h).
In July 2018, Aston Martin unveiled the Volante Vision Concept, a luxury concept aircraft with vertical take-off and landing capabilities. [205] Also in July, a Lego version of James Bond's DB5 car was put on sale, [206] and an Aston Martin-branded watch was released in collaboration with TAG Heuer. [207]
Volante is the name given to convertible versions of various Aston Martin automobile models from 1965 onwards. They include: Short Chassis Volante (1965–1966) Volante (DB6-based) (1966–1971) V8 Volante (1978–1989) V8 Vantage Volante (1978–1990) (Virage) V8 Volante (1992–1996) DB7 Volante (1996–2004) DB9 Volante (2004–2016) DBS ...
2011–2012 Aston Martin Virage/Virage Volante; 2011–2013 Aston Martin Cygnet, based on the Toyota iQ [2] [3] 2012–2013 Aston Martin V12 Zagato; 2012–2018 Aston Martin Vanquish/Vanquish Volante; 2015–2016 Aston Martin Vulcan; 2016–2023 Aston Martin DB11; 2018–present Aston Martin Vantage; 2018–2024 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera
With a kerb weight of 1,810 kg (3,990 lb), the Volante is heavier than the coupe due to chassis stiffening modifications. The Volante accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 seconds and has a maximum speed of 307 km/h (191 mph). [4] Deliveries of the DBS Volante began in the third quarter of 2009. [8]
The Spa car was rebuilt and shown at the London Motor Show as an example of a new "Spa Replica" series for public sale, but there were no takers. The single Spa car has been until recently kept in the Dutch Motor Museum. In 2006 it returned to the UK and has been fully restored. Aston Martin DB1 rear
As it was the first Aston Martin to be called a 'Volante' any 'drop-head' version of the DB4 and DB5 series should therefore be called a 'Convertible' and not a 'Volante', Rear view The car is a cross between the DB5 (same chassis) and DB6 (bumpers, rear church/TR4 lights, oil cooler, leather stitching), but is closer to being a DB5.