Aston Martin revealed the redesigned Vanquish final September, and for those who like your coupes lengthy, low and powered by a V12, you in all probability fell in love the second you noticed it. The truth that it makes 824 horsepower actually would not damage, however the Vanquish actually is simply attractive, each in and out. It in all probability drives fairly nicely, too, however with such attractive styling, it virtually would not must. When Aston Martin introduces a brand new coupe, although, you already know the convertible model is not far behind. These of you who can truly afford one nonetheless have one other six months or so earlier than deliveries start, however the watch for the Vanquish Volante is formally over for these of us who similar to to look.
Contemplating we have already seen the hardtop model, there aren’t many surprises right here. It is an Aston Martin Vanquish with out the roof. Which means you continue to get the identical twin-turbocharged 5.2-liter V12 that sends 824 hp and 738 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheels through an eight-speed computerized. That is an absurd quantity of energy to ship to only the rear wheels, however hey, nobody ever mentioned shopping for the convertible model of a V12-powered grand tourer that begins north of $400,000 was sensible or accountable. And whereas the brand new Vanquish’s grille does look a little bit outsized, odds are, you will not even discover in actual life until you sit on the bottom in entrance of it. Odds are you additionally will not see one, since Aston Martin says it plans to maintain Vanquish coupe and convertible manufacturing underneath 1,000 items a yr complete.
Simply as quick because the coupe
Aston Martin hasn’t mentioned how a lot heavier the Vanquish Volante is in comparison with the coupe, describing the load improve as “minimal.” That mentioned, it is very pleased with the truth that the brand new Vanquish Volante is simply 209 kilos heavier than the earlier soft-top Vanquish whereas additionally enhancing the power-to-weight ratio by 33 %. Preserve the pedal to the steel lengthy sufficient, and it’ll additionally prime out at 214 mph (the identical because the coupe), making it the quickest front-engine convertible on this planet.Â
There are actually worse issues to have than simply being handsome and quick, however the Vanquish Volante additionally provides some comfort with a prime that Aston Martin claims solely takes 14 seconds to open and 16 seconds to shut. It would additionally function at speeds as much as 31 mph, so if it begins to rain, you do not have to come back to a whole cease earlier than elevating the roof to guard your half-million-dollar convertible. And yeah, whereas Aston Martin did not announce U.S. pricing, because the coupe begins round $430,000 do not be stunned if the convertible finally ends up pushing $500,000. That is a complete lot of cash, however on the identical time, simply take a look at this factor. You simply know the V12 sounds so a lot better with the roof down.Â
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