Monterey Car Week 2023: Aston Martin DB12 Volante Revealed with Layered Fabric Roof

Monterey Car Week 2023: The brand-new DB12 Volante, powered by a V8 engine sourced from Mercedes-AMG, made its debut at the ongoing car show in a convertible form by British premium sports car manufacturer Aston Martin. The most recent model, which replaces the DB11 Convertible, no longer has the V12 engine and features an entirely refreshed exterior design and interior layout with cutting-edge technology. It, however, maintains the distinctive fabric reclining roof of its predecessor. The hard tonneau cover, which houses the roof, opens up to reveal the cabin's fascinating interior materials. Electrically powered, the fabric roof opens in 14 seconds and closes in 16 seconds at up to 50km/h. If you are within 6.5 feet of the vehicle, you can even control it remotely. In addition, since it is a fabric roof, it’s available in more contrasting colour options. The top is available in Black, Silver, Red, Blue, or any combination of those colours.

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Aston Martin DB12 Volante: Platform and Powertrain

Aston Martin stated that the Volante is designed to offer the same uncompromised handling and performance as the DB12 coupe. A lot of thought went into strengthening the car's chassis because removing the roof lowers the torsional rigidity necessary for dynamic capability. Apart from adding a crossbrace across the engine bay, the company has also stiffened the suspension mounts by 140 per cent at the front. These modifications imply that the DB12 Volante possesses 3.7 per cent higher torsional rigidity compared to the DB11. The soft top and stiffer chassis have added 111kgs to the Volante's weight.

The Aston Martin DB12 Volante convertible is driven by a Mercedes-AMG sourced 4.0-litre twin-turbo petrol unit, which delivers 662bhp of maximum power and 800Nm of peak torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels when the engine is mated to an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. It has an electronic rear differential as well, and according to the company, it has a top speed of 325km/h and can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in about 3.7 seconds.

Aston Martin DB12 Volante: Interior Features

The DB12 Volante incorporates Aston Martin's latest infotainment system with a 10.25-inch touchscreen, featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, just like the coupe. Conventional controls for features that are often used like heating and ventilation are included in the multimedia system. A Bowers & Wilkins 15-speaker 1,170-watt setup is an upgrade for music lovers from the typical 11-speaker 390-watt standard sound system.

Aston Martin has also given the Volante a distinctive interior upgrade. The carmaker has added trim to the seat backs to complement the door panels because the front seats are more noticeable when the roof is down. In line with the overall aesthetic of the car, the rim could be crafted from wood or carbon fibre.

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Aston Martin DB12 Volante: Rivals and Deliveries

The DB12 Volante is essentially the same in every way as the coupe, with the exception of the top and chassis alterations. Upon launch, it will compete against models such as the Bentley Continental GT Convertible and Ferrari Roma Spider.

Now, that the car has made its global debut at the latest edition of the Monterey Car Week, expect the Aston Martin DB12 Volante to go into production in the third quarter of the year, with customer deliveries scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2023.