Aston Martin Vanquish Volante

Aston Martin is proud to announce the highly anticipated arrival of the new Vanquish Volante. Quite simply, it is the fastest, most powerful open-top series production Aston Martin to date and, alongside its coupe stablemate, the fastest, most powerful front-engine production car on sale today. No other car combines such extraordinary performance with such a svelte yet purposeful form. Its position in the market at the very pinnacle of ultra-luxury high performance is unique, and there are few better ways to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the iconic Volante name with the announcement of its latest example.

Powered by Aston Martin’s new 5.2-litre V12 engine, which delivers 835PS and 1000Nm of torque and has a top speed of 214mph, the Vanquish Volante offers all the raw thrill of the coupe with an unmatched visceral open-air driving experience.

Highlights

New flagship convertible brings unprecedented drama, power and speed to the category
Class leading twin-turbo 5.2-litre V12 engine offers 835PS and 1000Nm of torque
Top speed of 214mph is unmatched in the class, 0-62mph in just 3.4 seconds
Innovative K-fold roof and intelligent structural reinforcement
Iconic Aston Martin design creates a shape of stunning purpose and beauty
Chassis and structure extensively modified for optimal dynamic performance
Vanquish Volante contributes to the total Vanquish production limited to under 1000 production examples each year
Celebrates 60 years of Volante production

Engineering

Aston Martin’s new twin-turbocharged, 5.2-litre V12 engine provides Vanquish Volante with its knockout punch. The first V12 to wear the famous Aston Martin wings was fitted to the DB7 Vantage, launched in both Coupe and Volante for 2000 model year. In the 25 years since, the power of the marque’s iconic V12 has almost doubled, from 426PS to 835PS, with maximum torque seeing similar gains, from 543Nm to 1000Nm.

The latest V12 engine fitted to Vanquish develops maximum torque at just 2500rpm – precisely half the engine speed required by its forebear – and maintains that 1000Nm peak all the way from 2500-5000rpm, reaching a maximum speed of 214mph. Despite this significant increase in performance, total weight of Vanquish Volante has risen by just 95kg, raising the power to weight ratio from 313hp per tonne to 416hp per tonne, elevating performance onto an entirely new strata.

Power is fed to the rear wheels with an eight-speed ZF gearbox located within the rear axle for optimal weight distribution and incorporates the same rear E-differential (E-diff) seen on Vanquish Coupe. Capable of transitioning from fully open to 100% locked in 135 milliseconds, the E-diff provides unprecedented bandwidth and benefits.

Exterior

Vanquish Volante retains its contemporary elegance from Coupe; a toned, muscular presence, broad stance and fluid curves. Signature details from the F1® inspired thermos louvres remain in its dramatically sloping bonnet to aid cooling. The 80mm wheelbase extension accentuates the car’s iconic front-engine, cab-rearward aesthetic. The kicked up Kamm tail at the rear sits above the instantly recognizable ‘Shield’, designed to appear as though it is floating at the rear of the car.

The lightweight K-fold roof can be opened in 14-seconds and closed in 16-seconds, and is operatable on the move up to 31mph (50km/h) via an elegant metal switch on the centre console. Furthermore, the roof can be opened or closed remotely from the key fob, within a two-metre radius of the car. Even more remarkable is a level of thermal insulation directly comparable to Vanquish Coupe. With a class-leading stack height of just 260mm when retracted, the acoustically enhanced fabric roof can be stowed under the tonneau behind the seats without interruption to the seamless flowing lines of the body.

Matrix LED headlights showcase the new light signature with integrated Daytime Running Lights (DRLs). Intricate details have been applied to the lights, including the Aston Martin wordmark etched on the headlamp internals, while the red ‘V12’ motif adorns the distinctive side strake. Smaller and sleeker frameless door mirrors aid the aerodynamic profile of the Vanquish Volante, and electronically deployable flush-fit door handles retain the smooth lines of the Vanquish Volante’s side profile.

Interior

A perfect blend of modern touch screen technology and tactile physical switchgear continues inside Vanquish Volante retaining the feeling of ultra-luxury inside the cabin and intuitive interaction with the controls. Aston Martin’s next generation infotainment showcases the digital 10.25” TFT driver display, designed to deliver information with maximum clarity and custom display configurations, whilst the integrated 10.25” Pure Black touchscreen system with full online connectivity features technology with full capacitive single and multi-finger gesture control.

It is only fitting that Vanquish Volante is equipped as standard with the very best audio system from audio partner Bowers & Wilkins. Seamlessly integrated and expertly tuned for Vanquish Volante, the 15-speaker, double amplified surround sound system delivers the most enthralling listening experience.

A machine-knurled rotary dial surrounds the illuminated Stop/Start button, allowing the selection of a desired drive mode, sitting alongside push-button switches for Chassis, ESP, Exhaust and Park Distance Control, ensuring the most used controls can be operated without the need for the driver to take their eyes off the road. Vanquish Volante also sees the addition of the roof operation switch along with a new shortcut button to directly access the ADAS controls.

Specifications

Body

Two Door Volante Body Style with 2 seat configuration
Volante ‘K-fold’ opening roof mechanism with fabric roof and rollover protection system.
Extruded Bonded Aluminum Body Structure with Carbon Fiber and Composite Panels
Carbon Fiber body panels including inset bonnet, door outers and bodysides.

Engine

5.2-litre Twin Turbo V12
Water-to-air-charge cooling
Front mid-mounted engine, rear wheel drive
Maximum power: 835PS / 824bhp / 614kw @ 6,500rpm
Maximum torque: 1,000Nm / 738 lb-ft @ 2,500 – 5,000rpm
Top speed: 214mph / 345km/h
0-60mph: 3.3s
0-62mph / 0-100km/h: 3.4s
Max Boost Pressure: 2.25 bar
Firing order: 1-7-5-11-3-9-6-12-2-8-4-10
New cylinder block to improve engine breathing.
New turbocharger and exhaust manifold for improved catalyst heating and performance.
New intake and exhaust ports and revised water jacket in cylinder head.

Transmission

Rear-mounted eight-speed automatic transmission.
Electronic rear limited slip differential
Torque converter
Carbon Fiber prop shaft

Steering

Variable Electrical Power Assistance: Turns lock to lock: 2.27

Suspension

Front – Independent Double Wishbone, Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar
Rear – Multi-link Suspension, with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar
Billstein DTX Adaptive Damping System (ADS) with Intelligent Adaptive Dampers

Drive Modes

Five selectable drive modes: Wet, GT, Sport, Sports Plus and Individual
(Tailoring Drivetrain, Steering and Chassis calibrations)
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
Forward Collision Warning
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Adaptive Cruise control with Stop & Go function
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Auto High Beam
Matrix Headlamps
Traffic Sign Recognition
Blind Spot Monitoring
Door Open Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Assist
Driver Drowsiness Detection (Coffee Cup)
360˚ 3D Surround Camera view

Wheels and Tires

21″ Forged Alloy Wheels
Pirelli P ZERO™ AML (Bespoke Summer Tire for Vanquish)
Pirelli P ZERO™ Winter 2 AML (Bespoke Winter Tire for Aston Martin)
Both tires include Pirelli Noise Cancelling System (PNCS) – Acoustic foam inserts
Front: 275/35/ZR21 103Y
Rear: 325/30/ZR21 108Y