Aston Martin DB11 Volante Drops the Top in Time for Spring
Say hello to the latest evolution of Aston Martin‘s iconic convertible sports GT.
The convertible DB11 variant joins the existing coupe model that launched last year, powered by a new 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 503 horsepower. It naturally rides on the same all-new bonded aluminum structure underpinning the DB11 Coupe, making it lighter and more rigid than the model it replaces. The convertible sports car benefits from three-stage powertrain and chassis modes, working in perfect harmony with the eight-speed automatic transmission, electric power steering, and limited-slip differential with dynamic torque vectoring.
As a convertible, there’s some creature comforts such as a heated steering wheel and rear-seat ISOFIX attachments points to encourage drop-top driving.
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The overall design and styling of the convertible mimics the coupe, except for the fabric roof of course. The British automaker boasts it is an all-new, eight-layer design that folds to a class-leading stack height. It takes just 14 seconds to lower and 16 to close, and can be operated remotely from the key or at speeds up to 31 mph. In addition, the new design results in a 20-percent gain in trunk space compared to the outgoing DB9 Volante.
Deliveries of the Aston Martin DB11 Volante in the U.S. are scheduled to begin during the second quarter of 2018 and will be priced from $220,385 including destination.
“For many of our customers, indeed many generations of Aston Martin customer, the Volante has always offered something very special: a unique combination of elegant style, innate sporting ability and sensory engagement that lifts it above other open-top cars,” said Aston Martin president and CEO, Dr. Andy Palmer. “The new DB11 Volante captures those qualities perfectly and promises the kind of pleasure and enjoyment that can only come from driving an open-top Aston Martin.”
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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