Drop-Top Delectation
Aston Martin's new flagship convertible, Vanquish Volante, brings unrivaled power and speed to the category.
Edited by Matthew Cottrell / Image courtesy of Aston Martin
The first Aston Martin to bear the Volante name is the little-known Short Chassis Volante of 1965. It comprises design elements of both the convertible DB5 that preceded it and the DB6 Volante that succeeded it. Unlike its ancestor, the newest member of the Volante tribe has created quite a stir since it was announced in March. Powered by Aston Martin's new 5.2-liter V12 engine delivering 835PS and 1000Nm of torque with a top speed of 214mph, the Vanquish Volante is the fastest, most potent front-engine production car on sale today.
Simon Newton, Director of Vehicle Performance and Attributes, said, "The drive to ensure Vanquish Volante delivered the same class-leading performance as the Vanquish Coupe meant that, from inception, the engineering team worked on both Coupe and Volante simultaneously, allowing us to retain the dynamic capabilities and character of Vanquish Coupe with no compromise upon removing the roof. Optimizations made to the body structure combined with specific chassis tuning ensures that Vanquish Volante makes the same headlines as Coupe for its outrageous performance and capability, now with the extra enjoyment of roof-down driving."
Designed purposely as a 2-seat configuration, Vanquish Volante retains the Coupe's toned, muscular presence, broad stance, and fluid curves. The lightweight K-fold roof can be opened in 14 seconds and closed in 16 seconds and is operatable on the move up to 31mph via an elegant metal switch on the center console. The roof can be opened or closed remotely from the key fob within a six-foot radius of the car. The acoustically enhanced fabric roof, with thermal insulation directly comparable to Vanquish Coupe, can be stowed under the tonneau behind the seats.
Vanquish Volante incorporates the bespoke interior layout introduced on Vanquish Coupe, carrying forward the new interior architecture seen on all next-generation Aston Martin models. An ideal blend of modern touch screen technology and tactile physical switchgear retains a feeling of ultra-luxury inside the cabin and intuitive interaction with the controls.
As expected from the flagship model, the number of possible exterior and interior design combinations, from wheel rims and brake calipers to carpets and interior trim, is extensive. Consultation with the customization service Q by Aston Martin offers access to some of the most skilled, experienced, and creative designers ready to work directly with clients to create a wholly bespoke Vanquish Volante.
The Vanquish Volante is available to order now, with the first deliveries arriving in Q3 2025.