2011 Aston Martin DBS Volante

Completing the DBS line-up, the new Volante affords customers the combination of the DBS’s already-established benchmark sports car characteristics with all the thrills of open-air motoring.

Broadening the DBS’s character, the DBS Volante appeals to drivers who wish to combine the excitement of driving a finely-tuned sports car with the invigorating feeling of being open to the elements. This juxtaposition of ultimate performance and openness stirs the senses on any drive whether a exhilarating jaunt on favoured roads or cruising on lengthy journeys. ‘Volante’, meaning: ‘moving with light rapidity’, perfectly defines the performance potential and the dynamic characteristics of the DBS Volante.

Featuring a motorised retractable fabric roof, the DBS’s beautiful profile is preserved whether up or down. When the roof is closed, it provides a warm comfortable ambience and when open, it neatly disappears behind the new tonneau cover at the touch of a button.

Aston Martin’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ulrich Bez said: “The DBS Volante delivers the utmost relaxed driving experience with the hood up or down. It combines engineering excellence with design perfection.

Engine

• All-alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 48-valve, 5935cc V12.

• Compression ratio 10.9:1

• Front-mid mounted engine, rear-wheel drive

• Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves

• Max power: 380kW (510bhp/517 PS) at 6500rpm

• Max torque: 570Nm (420 lb.ft) at 5750rpm

• Acceleration: 0-100km/h (0-62mph) in 4.3 seconds

• Max speed: 307km/h (191mph)

Transmission

• Rear-mid mounted, six-speed manual gearbox Rear-mid mounted ‘Touchtronic 2’ six-speed gearbox with electronic shift-by-wire control system

• Alloy torque tube with carbon fibre propeller shaft

• Limited-slip differential

• Final-drive ratio 3.71:1 (manual) 3.46:1 (Touchtronic)

Suspension

• Front: Independent double wishbone incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers

• Rear: Independent double wishbones with anti-squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers

• Adaptive Damping System (ADS) with Track mode

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Front View

Rear View

Engine Bay

Interior View