Aston Martin has a reputation for sophistication as ‘the car fit for a secret agent’; and the DB11 Volante is no exception. The Volante shares the same characteristics as its metal-topped counterpart with its stunning front end and single-piece grill and headlights adjourned with a slender LED strip. By losing the hard-top roof the strong muscular lines are exaggerated, so much so, that you can’t help but appreciate the graceful yet powerful silhouette.
Drivers become one with the open air within the cockpit of the Volante with a choice of wood or carbon-fibre seat backs finished with a unique stitching layout that exudes luxury. To ensure comfort with the top-down no matter the weather Aston Martin has fitted the Volante with a heated steering wheel and two grooves at 2-and 10-O’clock to provide that extra support whilst gripping the steering wheel correctly.
Technology
The Volante features a floating infotainment eight-inch screen with a simple layout for easy control and a Bang & Olufsen audio system, ensuring this is the most advanced Volante Aston Martin has ever created. With a 3-stage powertrain and chassis setting, along with an 8-speed automatic paddle-shift gearbox, you’ll be the master of the road.
What's more, the Volante enables the driver to tailor the drive to their preference. Through limited-slip differential with dynamic torque vectoring and electronic power steering the Volante provides customised driving settings that can be adjusted in reaction to factors such as road conditions, weather or simply their inclination.
Safety
Aston Martin has optimised the Volante’s centre of gravity and included special suspension vibration isolators, springs, dampers, anti-roll bars and an electronic stability programme, that provides software to advance the car’s overall agility. This ensures the Volante provides the speed and dexterity to grip the road around corners creating a thrilling ride.
Aston Martin has always put safety at the forefront and with the Volante they have included a rare feature for AM convertibles with the inclusion of ISOFIX attachments which provides a safe method of attaching your child’s seat in the rear making this a family friendly option for a road trip.
Performance
For car admirers the ability to drop the top in 14 seconds with speeds up to 31mph makes for an exhilarating experience, and with the top down the driver is transported to a concert of glorious V8 harmonics. The DB11 Volante is the perfect choice for speed and comfort enthusiasts alike.
With a 4.0- litre, twin-turbo, V-8 engine it’s no surprise the Volante effortlessly makes the 0-62mph dash in 4.1secs, with the longer 0-100mph complete within a rapid 8.8secs and a top speed of 187mph. The Volante offers not only superb performance but the ability to transform seamlessly into a comfortable cruiser when required making the Volante ideal for taking the family on tour.
