Aston Martin reveals the DBS Volante V12 convertible ahead of its Geneva debut: Full Details

Aston Martin DBS Volante

British sports car maker; Aston Martin has revealed the open-top DBS Volante V12 ahead of its Geneva debut next week. With a fabric convertible top which is designed to copy the silhouette of the DBS coupe, the DBS Volante becomes the company’s 16th top-less vehicle. It takes 14 seconds to operate the convertible and the operation can be performed at speeds of up to 48 km/h.

Power is derived from Aston’s hand built all alloy 6.0 litre V12 (quad overhead camshaft, 48-valve) front-mid mounted engine that is able to kick out 510 HP and 570 Nm of chassis twisting torque. The Volante features a top speed of 307 km/h and a naught to 100 km/h figure of 4.3 seconds. The 2+2-seater convertible’s engine is coupled with a rear-mounted 6 speed manual gearbox, while a 6 speed ‘Touchtronic 2’ (with electronic shift-by-wire) option is also available for those you who prefer to leave gear changes to the tranny.

The DBS Volante with High Intensity Discharge (HID) head lights up front and LED tail light at the back features high performance carbon ceramic brakes as standard, with ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 398 mm diameter with six-piston calipers up front and ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 360 mm diameter with four-piston calipers at the back.

Suspension wise, the north end is set up with independent double wishbone incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers while down south features independent double wishbones with anti-squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers. The dampers feature Adaptive Damping technology.

The Volante which measures 4721 mm in length, 1905 mm in width and 1280 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2740 mm has its interior which is finished in full grain leather fitted with; heated sports seats with electric adjustment and memory settings, trip computer, LED map light, Hard Disk Drive (HDD) satellite navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity, Tire Pressure Monitor, Battery disconnect switch and much more.

With the roll-over protection system, the safety features of the convertible is made up of dual-stage driver and passenger front airbags as well as side airbags, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) as well as traction control.

To give a more defined spirited driving experience, the DBS Volante includes a “Sports” driving mode that engages; a more aggressive gear shift strategy as gear changes feel sharper and more forceful, engine speed matching on downshifts is more aggressive and in full automatic mode, up shifts occur at higher engine speeds. There is also a designated ‘Track’ mode which automatically sets all dampers to their firmest positions, making it ideal for circuit driving.

Drivers can select and press the button for two seconds to engage DSC ‘Track’ mode which raises the threshold at which the DSC system intervenes, to allow the car’s rear to step out further. Holding the button for four seconds disables DSC completely leaving everything to the driver’s skill.

As standard, the DBS Volante comes with a Bang & Olufsen’s BeoSound audio system that features 13 individual speakers and Bang & Olufsen’s unique Digital Signal Processing system for your ear-satisfying pleasure. Other optional accessories include; 20 inch wheel packages comprising of 20-spoke alloy wheels with graphite finish, 10-spoke diamond-turned alloy wheels and 10-spoke diamond-turned alloy wheels with graphite finish, Piano Black fascia trim and centre console surround for the interior as well as a tracking device.

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Harvinder Singh Sidhu thinks there's nothing better than Formula 1, not even sliced bread. Having written about cars since 2006, he plunged head first into the industry out of a passion for all things four-wheeled and everything in between. The F1 enthusiast has been following the sport since 1999 and has been keeping up with it since. In between races he keeps himself busy as the host of the Driven motoring show and as our version of the Joker.

 

Comments

  • raybrig85 (Member) on Feb 25, 2009 at 7:36 pm

    another beautiful lady..if u gt enough money..go 4 this..if u dont..db9 volante should be okay..look still d same…

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  • AlfaRomeo=Ferrari&#0 on Feb 25, 2009 at 8:16 pm

    This is what we call a DREAM CAR, for us BOLEHLANDERS! Only in our dreams … .

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  • LandRover Mike on Feb 25, 2009 at 8:17 pm

    look still the same? thats the bloody problem. change it up a little aston! design cues and trademarks is one thing. but to pay something that keeps on looking the same? and at that price?

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  • fastcx (Member) on Feb 25, 2009 at 8:32 pm

    [quote comment="215286"]This is what we call a DREAM CAR, for us BOLEHLANDERS! Only in our dreams … .[/quote]

    even in other country, it's still a DREAM car for most ppl. it's not cheap even in uk

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  • e-nabilll (Member) on Feb 25, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    cheap or not its looking dated already ….kinda boring….

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  • LandRover Mike on Feb 25, 2009 at 9:49 pm

    e-nabilll I SOOOOO AGREE.

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  • BanyakMasukWorkshop (Member) on Feb 25, 2009 at 9:56 pm

    [quote comment="215286"]This is what we call a DREAM CAR, for us BOLEHLANDERS! Only in our dreams … .[/quote]

    i suppose you are hoping for proton to close-shop, govt then abolish high car taxes, and you can buy this for RM75,000?

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  • the stik (Member) on Feb 25, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    dun worry laa kawan², in Bolehland we got Hyundai Coupe.. the new one looks kind of aston martin what? kan? kan? bring it to kedai abang (brothers) go shop² laa for aston parts.. or install je side skirt EvoIII hehehehehe

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  • haha, yummy.

    but use hyudai coupe bring to kedai ah beng, no use what. engine 2.0 liter saja.

    unless install turbo la. or else those turbo mosquito will outrun you everytime.

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  • the stik (Member) on Feb 25, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    just vanquish those mosqiuto-turbo with a aftermarket 'jet sound'.. also got at kedai abang what? bunyik jet tu.. powerr..!!

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  • hidrogentank on Feb 26, 2009 at 1:08 am

    the stik;

    the bunyi jet kacpai eh??

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  • raybrig85 (Member) on Feb 26, 2009 at 5:23 am

    hahahahaa

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  • the stik (Member) on Feb 26, 2009 at 7:59 pm

    yes laa.. when their car in reverse gear or when braking, then the 'jet' sounds appear laa..maybe nowdays trend diorang ni racing backwards kot? dats y laa diorang gostan bunyik jet.. typical 'brothers' clan..

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  • kei9 (Member) on Feb 26, 2009 at 10:03 pm

    Another can that most of use could only think of owning.

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