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The New Aston Martin Vanquish Volante. the Ultimate Volante VANQUISH VOLANTE The Spirit of Vanquish, The Art of Aston Martin. The new Aston Martin Vanquish Volante. The Ultimate Volante The new Vanquish Volante is closer to the elements and closer the very essence of Aston Martin still to its magnificent 6.0-Litre V12 distilled into one beautifully engine. This is the most powerful sculpted car. The Vanquish’s Volante we have ever created with soaring performance, meticulous a magnificent 573 PS (565 bhp), craftsmanship and cosseting luxury and the Vanquish Volante’s sheer are now combined with the pure breadth of talent is unrivalled. hedonism of open air motoring to To ensure that you can explore create a dazzling and unique every facet of its character at any driving experience. With a light moment, the luxurious multi-layered but incredibly stiff aluminium roof with Thinsulate™ technology structure and clothed in a suit of stows at the touch of a button Carbon-Fibre, the Volante retains in just 14 seconds. The Ultimate the precision of its exceptional Super Grand Tourer has become coupe sibling yet brings the driver the Ultimate Volante. Irresistible engineering Cutting edge technology, timeless glamour… Some cars like to shout for Of course for those looking on attention but the Vanquish in wonder, the Vanquish Volante Volante has an effortless charisma. is also a piece of street theatre. It is always centre stage but The crucial details – the Carbon- never overbearing and exudes Fibre front splitter, the one-piece the unique Aston Martin elegance. ‘Aero Duct’ bootlid, the vast Carbon But there is a twist – inspired by Ceramic brakes – might pass them the extraordinary One-77 supercar, by, but they will know they have just the Volante’s tightly sculpted suit seen a truly special Aston Martin. of Carbon-Fibre underscores that And as it glides out of sight and elegance with a palpable sense the rich tone of the 6.0-Litre V12 of scintillating dynamism. washes over them, it will leave an indelible impression. The Vanquish Volante has an understated, timeless movie star quality. Nothing is more liberating than the Designed to cosset with unrivalled simple thrill of open air motoring. comfort and crafted from the finest Boundless luxury Feeling the warm flush of sun on natural materials, Vanquish Volante your face, the smells of the seasons offers a uniquely opulent driving whipped into an intoxicating environment. Supple leather, cool cocktail and if you are driving a metal and smooth glass provide Vanquish Volante, the feeling that delightful visual and tactile you have melded completely with contrasts, while the exceptional its intensely powerful drivetrain and quality of materials and poised chassis. So retracting craftsmanship is evident in the taut, insulated roof in just everything you see and touch. 14 seconds at speeds of up to Once again the One-77 supercar 30 mph (48 kph) is the ultimate is referenced with the ‘waterfall’ luxury. However it is matched by the design centre console, a stunning sumptuous, bespoke interior that and intuitive centre piece to a connects you so completely with sophisticated and soothing interior. the car yet isolates from fatigue The perfect place to orchestrate like only this Super GT knows how. your journey. The perfect place too, for the world to watch you slip effortlessly past. Powerful detailing, exquisite execution Creating a flagship to Aston For the first time on a Volante Martin’s superb range of cars model the Vanquish benefits from a means not compromising in any full height windscreen that mirrors area. The Vanquish Volante may exactly the coupe form and blends no longer have a fixed Carbon- seamlessly into the multi-layered Fibre roof but thanks to the fabric roof, so the powerful and latest evolution of Aston Martin’s distinct silhouette is retained. aluminium ‘VH’ architecture and The final flourish is the innovative its incredibly strong Carbon-Fibre one piece ‘Aero Duct’ bootlid with skin, the Volante remains an integrated rear spoiler, that not outstandingly dynamic machine. only manipulates the airflow with With the potential for fearsome real efficiency but also enhances performance, a number of the dazzling One-77 inspired aerodynamic solutions were devised LED light blade rear lamp and to ensure it carves cleanly through the full-width Carbon-Fibre rear the air while being pushed diffuser. Each inspired detail blends resolutely down onto the road. into the next to create a virtuoso performance for the world to enjoy. Open air theatre The Vanquish Volante’s soul is Raw numbers tell part of the story, peerless Grand Tourer, but its but it is the way this magnificent heart is pure Supercar: an all-new engine delivers its power that is 6.0-Litre V12 engine producing truly mesmerising – for it was 573 PS (565 bhp) at 6750 rpm and engineered not to grab sensational 620 Nm (457 lb ft) at 5500 rpm. headlines, but to deliver a torrent It drives through the seamless of performance from idle to its rev fully automatic Touchtronic 2 limit in one mighty wave. So the six-speed gearbox, ensuring Vanquish Volante possesses almost effortless refinement when elemental power but so precise and required but also offering a smoothly delivered that it never fully interactive and instantly intimidates. The Volante can responsive manual change with reach 183 mph and cover the just the calm click of one of the benchmark 0-60 mph sprint in Volante’s gearshift paddles. 4.1 seconds, which is balanced by third generation Brembo Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brakes of tireless power. 565 BHP (573 PS) 183 MPH TOP SPEED (295 KM/H) 620 NM – TORQUE 4.1 SECONDS 0-60 MPH Two distinct forms, a singular elegance Purity of design, precision The Vanquish transforms from execution and exquisite quality are Super GT into the Ultimate some of the key themes that drive Volante at the touch of a button. the new Vanquish Volante and the With the roof stowed, a new electrically operated folding fabric aerodynamically optimised tonneau roof adheres to each of those panel manages the airflow onto criteria. For the first time on a the rear ‘Aero Duct’ bootlid and Volante model the athletic stance even more of the Vanquish’s of the coupe is retained thanks to innate glamour is quietly unlocked. the use of a sweeping full height As befits a car with such outstanding windscreen. This elegant and long distance credentials, luggage strengthened structure blends space is unaffected by the precisely into the luxurious roof convertible roof mechanism. to give a clean, crisp look that is With a capacious 279 litre unmistakably Aston Martin. luggage compartment it is the Beautifully trimmed and utilising perfect companion for unhurried Thinsulate™ technology for Continental adventures. unrivalled sound and heat The Vanquish Volante entertains insulation, the fabric roof is everything but compromise. lightweight but offers reassuring protection. Precision, poise and ultimate control If the Vanquish Volante is the The result is a car of many moods culmination of 100 years of passion but one that is always deliciously and accrued engineering skill poised and polished. Our Adaptive then it’s little wonder that it is a Damping System (ADS) offers three car of rare harmony. While agility, modes: Normal, Sport and Track. response and balance are all key The Dynamic Stability Control contributors, the Vanquish Volante (DSC) is similarly versatile, so also delivers cosseting refinement the Vanquish Volante’s inherent and supple ride quality. The rightness can be tuned to the road foundation of this finely judged or circuit that it is tackling and the balance is the latest version of skill and appetite of the driver. Aston Martin’s bonded aluminium Whichever mode you choose skeleton, which provides a the car’s near-perfect weight super-stiff platform to allow distribution, immense torsional the suspension and steering rigidity and progressive, intuitive components to work at balance combine to deliver the optimum efficiency. consummate Super GT driving experience. Specifications Important notice Body Transmission Brakes – Curtain side head airbags Exterior options – Shadow bronze jewellery Pictures and word mark which have been superseded options may emit higher levels Company details 1 Not available in all markets – Dual stage driver and 2 Includes traffic messaging channel – Two door Volante body style – Rear mid-mounted – Front ventilated CCM brake – 10-spoke forged alloy wheels pack The cars illustrated in this or are otherwise no longer of CO2. However, Vehicle Aston Martin Lagonda Limited passenger front airbags (TMC) in Continental Europe with tailgate and 2+2 seat ‘Touchtronic 2’ six-speed discs 398 mm diameter with - Graphite painted – Personalised sill plaques brochure may include available. Images shown may Excise Duty is charged (company number 01199255) – Pelvis and thorax seat according to the weight of and 3 Complies with UK Thatcham configuration automatic gearbox with six piston calipers – 20-spoke forged alloy wheels – Rear parking assist camera additional options not featured not be reflective of the final car. has its registered office at Category 5 requirements. Excludes mounted airbags – Extruded bonded aluminium electronic shift-by-wire – Rear ventilated CCM brake – Liquid Silver painted – Auto-dimming mirror with in this brochure or that are only CO2 emissions of the standard Banbury Road, Gaydon, subscription. Standard in UK – Seat belt dual-pretensioners and Carbon-Fibre VH body control system discs 360 mm diameter with – Silver painted with garage door opener available at extra cost. Performance results car, as published in this Warwickshire 4 iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc., and digressive load limiters registered in the US and other structure – Alloy torque tube with four piston calipers diamond-turned finish – Heated and ventilated seats Because Vanquish Volante is brochure. CV35 0DB, England.
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