Aston has unveiled the new DBS Volante which will debut at the Geneva show. The car features a motorised fabric roof which disappears behind a new tonneau cover at the touch of a button.
Power is provided by Aston Martin’s hand-built all alloy 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 510 bhp and 420 lb ft of torque with a top speed of 191 mph (307 km/h) and 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of 4.3 seconds.
The car is Aston’s 16th convertible in 95 years and has 2+2 occasional rear seats. The DBS has a rear-mounted six-speed manual gearbox, while an automatic six-speed ‘Touchtronic’ option is also available.
As with the coupe, the Volante is offered with carbon ceramic brakes as standard and the bonnet, front wings and boot lid are made from carbon fibre all helping to reduce weight.
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. The DBS Volante offers a subtle mix of power and performance. Adding to this, the fine craftsmanship – it is an unparalleled ownership and driving experience.’
Expect to pay around £170,000 when deliveries commence in Autumn.