ASTON MARTIN – Introducing the DB12 Volante : the ultimate Super Tourer “cabriolet”

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Aston Martin is proud to offer its future owners the new DB12 Volante. The first of the brand’s new generation of sports cars – this convertible model combines the spectacular performance and handling of a Super Tourer with the irresistible sensations of open-air driving and the sound of a V8.

The DB12 Volante is a car of unrivalled elegance and sporting character, adding to Aston Martin’s illustrious tradition of high-performance convertibles. Timeless qualities of style and craftsmanship have been revitalized by advanced technologies and state-of-the-art engineering, while the driving experience has been refined to the utmost.

Amedeo Felisa, Managing Director of Aston Martin, said:

“For many of our customers, driving with the top down is the greatest of pleasures. The Aston Martin Volante has captured this emotion and expressed it in unique style for over six decades. With the new DB12 Volante, we’ve changed the rules, creating a car that intensifies these feelings while preserving the purity and exceptional sporting capabilities of the DB12 Coupé. A rare and truly sporty convertible in every respect, this car will shake up conventional wisdom and find a new generation of Volante customers.”

The DB12 Volante benefits from the same advances in design, engineering and technology as the coupé. With class-leading power and performance, and pure sports car dynamics. It’s an evolution that unashamedly positions the DB12 Volante as a true driver’s car.

To achieve maximum vehicle capacity, emphasis was placed on the detailed engineering of all the Volante’s underbody components. Important structural elements, such as the upper attachment points of the rear suspension, the chassis, the lateral connections and the transverse reinforcement of the engine, increase the overall rigidity of the DB12 Volante by almost 5%.

These changes, in line with the development of the DB12 Coupé, enabled the use of a non-isolated steering column and complementary steering and damper adjustments to achieve precise, centered and off-center steering, with a linearity of vehicle response unmatched in its class.

The Volante’s performance speaks for itself. The best-in-class 4.0 Twin-Turbo V8 engine gives the DB12 Volante formidable performance and a fabulous soundtrack. Tuned by Aston Martin engineers to deliver 680 PS/671 hp at 6000 rpm and 800 Nm/590 lb ft between 2750 and 6000 rpm, this exceptional hand-built engine features modified cam profiles, optimized compression ratios, larger turbos and increased cooling to boost power by 34% over the DB11. Accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds or 0 to 62 km/h in 3.7 seconds, and reaching a top speed of 202 km/h, the DB12 Volante’s performance is truly breathtaking.

Other highlights include the new-generation intelligent adaptive dampers, whose force distribution bandwidth has been increased by 500% compared to the previous generation, giving the DB12 Volante a range of dynamic capabilities and a character far superior to those of its competitors.

The standard 21-inch forged alloy wheels are fitted with Michelin Pilot S 5 tires coded “AML”, manufactured to Aston Martin’s precise requirements. Braking is provided by 400 mm cast-iron discs at the front and 360 mm at the rear as standard, with an optional carbon ceramic braking system (CCB) offering enhanced braking performance, reduced brake fade and a 27 kg gain in unsprung mass.

The result is a convertible with extraordinary capabilities. Intense performance and precise handling to enthrall the most demanding driver, combined with the exhilarating pleasure of rooftop driving and supported by the latest connected technologies and a spectacular surround sound system. By offering the very best in refinement, the DB12 Volante exemplifies the new era of ultra-luxury.

At the heart of the Volante experience is its power-operated “K-fold” roof. Named for the two-stage folding procedure designed to achieve a best-in-class height of 260 mm, this exceptional design combines brilliant packing solutions with maximized luggage capacity, fast operation and stunning aesthetics to create a rear end of great elegance. Featuring 8 layers of insulation, the fabric roof is acoustically enhanced for improved cabin comfort.

Visually, the DB12 Volante adds an unforgettable touch to the Coupé’s bold, assertive exterior design. The stretched fabric soft top gives the Volante a distinctive look not found on convertibles with folding metal roofs. Once lowered and concealed beneath the sculpted rigid tonneau, the Volante plays its trump card, the elegant, uninterrupted beltline giving a tantalizing glimpse of the opulent interior and culminating in a slender, muscular rear end that puts to shame the efforts of rivals with little in the way of equipment at their disposal.

The DB12 Volante is characterized by high performance and style, but also by exceptional comfort, quality and craftsmanship. A charming detail distinguishes the interior of the Volante from that of the Coupé: wood veneer or carbon fiber panels on the seat backs, matching the door trim, to create an additional layer of visual interest and luxury when the roof is lowered. This ultra-luxurious environment offers a total experience for driver and passengers alike.

The new system is a fully integrated multi-screen system, featuring full online connectivity and displayed using 10.25-inch Pure Black touch technology, with full capacitive single- or multi-finger control.

Understanding the need for balance between touchscreen controls and the positive tactility of physical switches, buttons are retained for the key mechanical operations of gear selection, drive selection, heating and ventilation. There are also override switches for chassis, ESP and exhaust, lane-keeping assist and parking distance control, ensuring that the most frequently used controls are always close at hand.

The first deliveries of the DB12 Volante are scheduled for the end of 2023, in time for the beautiful spring days of 2024.

Website : https://www.astonmartin.com/en-us/

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