Aston Martin Drops the Top: The New Vanquish Volante

The new Vanquish Volante offers an unparalleled driving experience. It has all of the dynamic performance and world-leading design of the coupe, but adds the thrill of open top driving. While the statistics speak for themselves (the Vanquish Volante zips from 0-60 mph in four seconds and posts a 183 mph top speed), driving experience alone firmly places it in super car territory.

Visually, the Volante is virtually identical to the hardtop Vanquish, save for its rear deck and roof structure. The triple-layered top slides beneath a tonneau cover in 14 seconds flat at speeds of up to 30 mph; it can do the reverse in the same amount of time and up to the same speed.

“The beautiful, sleek lines are only a small part of the new Volante’s magnificence,” said Sonny Morgan, dealer principal at Aston Martin of Austin. “You must get behind the wheel to truly understand the brilliance of the new Vanquish. The deep roar of the unleashed V12 thrills as it catapults you down hill country roads or glides across Congress Avenue.”

While the engine’s 565 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque might feel the same as in the coupe, the Volante delivers Aston’s signature V-12 sound at a gloriously higher volume. Big Brembo carbon-ceramic disc brakes at all four corners help haul the Volante down from speed, and Aston’s Adaptive Damping System (ADS) handles the body-control. The ADS also provides drivers three selectable ride modes: Normal, Sport and Track.

Aston Martin Design Director Marek Reichman explained, “Vanquish Volante is a sports car, but more even than that it’s the ultimate Volante. The aerodynamically shaped tonneau, the proportions of the folding fabric roof, the luxurious nature of the cabin – these elements have been pored over by the design team to ensure we deliver the aesthetic appeal for which Aston Martin is renowned around the world.”

As with all Aston Martins, the perfect balance, high performance stability and nimble handling define the Vanquish Volante, underlining the car’s credentials as a truly innovative machine.