Aston Martin has opened the roof on its ultimate open-top driving experience; the new DBS Superleggera Volante. Combining three iconic nameplates in one flagship model, the new Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante delivers all the evocative talent of the British marque's critically-acclaimed Super GT flagship - the magnificent DBS Superleggera - and blends it with class-leading convertible technology.
The second Aston Martin to carry the Volante name following the introduction of the company's Second Century Plan, Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante has been designed in-house under the guidance of Executive Vice President & Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman. With the aim to create the most beautiful flagship Volante on the market, Aston Martin's primary mission has also been to retain the coupe's powerful dynamics, aggressive poise and astonishing performance. Powered by Aston Martin's own 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12, producing 715BHP 900Nm of torque, and with a top speed of 211mph, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante boasts ferocious acceleration. While covering 0-62mph in just 3.6 seconds and 0-100mph in 6.7 seconds.
Each dynamic driving mode brings its own level of noise too, feeding the level of emotional character and connection. In GT mode, the engine note simmers, but select Sport or Sport Plus and the acoustics become progressively more intense. Conversely, when you wish to be discreet, 'quiet start' offers a low-key alternative to Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante's otherwise rousing flare of revs on start-up. 900Nm of torque is fed via a carbon-fibre prop shaft to a new ZF 8-speed automatic transmission mounted at the back of the car. Strengthened to cope with the V12's massive torque output, this transmission also has a shorter final drive for increased responsiveness and in-gear acceleration. Specially developed adaptive software gauges the conditions the car is operating in, along with the driver's demands, to ensure the car is in exactly the right gear at the right time.
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