LONDON — Aston Martin stated its DB12 Volante high-performance convertible will match the driving talents of the lately launched DB12 coupe.
The DB12 Volante has a material roof with a two-stage folding mechanism that Aston Martin says packs away compactly to maximise baggage capability.
It makes use of the identical reworked model of the 4.0-liter, twin-turbo AMG-Mercedes V-8 because the DB12 coupe, giving an energy output of 670 hp.
The Volante accelerates from 0 to 60 mph (97 kph) in 3.6 seconds, Aston Martin stated, with the additional weight of the roof accountable for the slight lag on the three.4-seconds time supplied by the coupe.
Aston Martin didn’t specify the DB12 Volante’s weight.
The roof folds in 14 seconds, matching the time Aston Martin quoted for the outgoing DB11 Volante.
The DB12 is a closely upgraded model of the DB11, with a considerably revised inside.
Aston Martin has elevated the stiffness of the DB12 over the DB11 by 5 p.c to enhance dealing with.
The Volante “preserves all of the purity and distinctive sporting capabilities” of its coupe sibling, Aston Martin CEO Amedeo Felisa stated in a press release.
Aston Martin gave no indication of gross sales for the convertible however has beforehand stated that the coupe/convertible cut up globally for its core GT mannequin is 50/50.
The automaker didn’t launch costs for the DB12 Volante. It is more likely to be priced larger than the 184,000 kilos ($229,000) that the DB12 coupe’s is anticipated to value in Aston Martin’s U.Okay. residence market.
Deliveries of DB12 Volante will start within the fourth quarter.
Aston Martin is giving the convertible a public debut on the Monterey Automobile Week in California from Aug. 11 to twenty.