A few months after the presentation of the coupé version, it is now the turn of the Volante variant of the Aston Martin DB12 to see the light of day. This convertible version perpetuates a long tradition of grand touring convertibles born in its workshops in Gaydon, England.
Powered by the same twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8 generating 671 hp and 590 lb-ft and primed by Mercedes-Benz’s AMG high-performance branch, this sculpture on wheels is capable of shooting down the 0-100 km/h in 3.7 s. Its eight-speed automatic transmission sends its torque only to the rear wheels via an electronic differential.
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The Aston Martin DB12 Volante
In terms of stiffness, this convertible livery is essentially as resilient as its predecessor, increasing its torsional stiffness by just 3.7%. Aston Martin says tuning its suspension components now makes it as dynamically efficient an alternative as the coupe.
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The Aston Martin DB12 Volante
The soft top also takes only 14 s to lower and 16 s to put back in place. It can be activated remotely using the vehicle key. The first Aston Martin DB12 Volante will be delivered from the end of 2023.
