Aston Martin Vanquish Volante

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By Rob Harvey

Aston Martin has revealed its brand new Vanquish Volante – its most powerful and fastest convertible to date. This stunning car is part of the celebration of 60 years since the first Volante – the rare 1965 Short Chassis.

With a 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 under the bonnet and a top speed of 214mph, this is, alongside its coupe sibling, the most powerful front-engine production car on sale right now. Its eight-speed ZF gearbox, rear-mounted for ideal weight distribution, works with an E-diff and a new generation ESP system to offer incredible dynamic control.

The exterior of the Vanquish Volante has a muscular appearance. This aesthetic is further enhanced by its K-fold fabric roof, which folds away in just 14 seconds and tucks neatly into the rear of the car. Aston’s design team has ensured it retains structural rigidity, even with the top down, with underbody strengthening increasing lateral stiffness by 75% over its predecessor.


The interior features a driver-focused cockpit with a 10.25” touchscreen and an equally impressive digital driver display. The Bowers & Wilkins 15-speaker surround sound system is there if you ever want a quick break from the V12 roar!

Buyers have significant personalisation options through Q by Aston Martin. From custom luggage sets to embroidered initials, you can certainly make an incredibly rare car completely unique.

“For 60 years, Aston Martin Volantes have defined the art of elegant, sporting, open-top motoring. With its stunning looks and outstanding V12 engine producing more power than any other front-engine production car on sale, Vanquish Volante has taken this philosophy to an entirely new level. At Aston Martin we are proud to be doing such justice to our heritage while, as the unprecedented performance of the Vanquish Volante shows, keeping our eyes firmly focused on the future.”

Adrian Hallmark, Aston Martin Chief Executive Officer

The Vanquish Volante is available to order now, with deliveries starting in Q3 2025.

VANQUISH VOLANTE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FROM ASTON MARTIN

Body                          
Two Door Volante Body Style with 2 seat configuration
Volante ‘K-fold’ opening roof mechanism with fabric roof and roll over protection system.
Extruded Bonded Aluminium Body Structure with Carbon Fibre and Composite Panels
Carbon Fibre body panels including inset bonnet, door outers and bodysides.

Engine                                   
5.2-litre Twin Turbo V12
Water-to-air-charge cooling
Front mid mounted engine, rear wheel drive

Maximum power: 835PS / 824bhp / 614kw @ 6,500rpm
Maximum torque: 1,000Nm / 738 lb-ft @ 2,500 – 5,000rpm
Top speed: 214mph / 345km/h
0-60mph: 3.3s
0-62mph / 0-100km/h: 3.4s

Max Boost Pressure: 2.25 bar
Firing order: 1-7-5-11-3-9-6-12-2-8-4-10
New cylinder block to improve engine breathing.
New turbocharger and exhaust manifold for improved catalyst heating and performance.
New intake and exhaust ports and revised water jacket in cylinder head.

Transmission                        
Rear mounted eight-speed automatic transmission.
Electronic rear limited slip differential
Torque converter
Carbon Fibre prop shaft

Gear ratios

1st Gear Ratio:52nd Gear Ratio:3.23rd Gear Ratio:2.1
4th Gear Ratio:1.75th Gear Ratio:1.36th Gear Ratio:1
7th Gear Ratio:0.88th Gear Ratio:0.6Final Drive:2.93

Steering                                 
Variable Electrical Power Assistance: Turns lock to lock: 2.27

Suspension                           
Front  Independent Double Wishbone, Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar
Rear – Multi-link Suspension, with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar
Billstein DTX Adaptive Damping System (ADS) with Intelligent Adaptive Dampers

Drive Modes                          
Five selectable drive modes: Wet, GT, Sport, Sports Plus and Individual
(Tailoring Drivetrain, Steering and Chassis calibrations)

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)                               
Forward Collision Warning
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Adaptive Cruise control with Stop & Go function
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Auto High Beam
Matrix Headlamps
Traffic Sign Recognition
Blind Spot Monitoring
Door Open Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Assist
Driver Drowsiness Detection (Coffee Cup)
360˚ 3D Surround Camera view

Wheels and Tyres                 
21″ Forged Alloy Wheels
Pirelli P ZERO™ AML (Bespoke Summer Tyre for Vanquish)
Pirelli P ZERO™ Winter 2 AML (Bespoke Winter Tyre for Aston Martin)
Both tyres include Pirelli Noise Cancelling System (PNCS) – Acoustic foam inserts
Front: 275/35/ZR21 103Y
Rear: 325/30/ZR21 108Y

Brakes & Chassis Systems  
Carbon Ceramic Brake System

  • Front: 6-piston Alloy Calipers ; 410mm x 38mm Carbon Ceramic Discs
  • Rear: 4-piston Alloy Calipers; 360mm x 38mm Carbon Ceramic Discs

Electric Park Brake
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
Traction Control (TC)
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
Positive Torque Control (PTC)
Dynamic Torque Vectoring (DTV)

Dimensions (ROW)                           
Height: 1,296 mm
Width (including mirrors): 2,120 mm
Width (mirrors folded): 2,044 mm
Length: 4,850 mm (Federal = 4,890 mm)
Wheelbase: 2,885 mm
Ground Clearance (excluding Air Dam): 120 mm
Ground Clearance (including Air Dam): 90 mm

Front Overhang: 955 mm (Federal = 960 mm)
Rear Overhang: 1,015 mm (Federal = 1,050 mm)
Approach Angle: 9°
Departure Angle: 14.1 °
Boot Volume: 219 litres (roof closed) & 187 litres (roof stowed)
Fuel Tank: 82 litres
Weight: 1,880 kg (lightweight, dry)
Weight Distribution (Front:Rear): 49 : 51
Turning circle (kerb to kerb): 12.7 m
Turning circle (wall to wall): 13.3 m

Fuel Economy & Emissions                         
EU: WLTP tbc awaiting final homologation 
ROW: NEDC tbc awaiting final homologation

DESIGN

Standard Specification (Exterior)     
Paint – Solid & Metallic
Lower Body Package – Gloss Black
Upper Body Package – Body Colour
Shield – Body Colour
21” Y Spoke Wheel – Liquid Silver
Grille – Bright Satin Chrome Vaned
Exhaust Tailpipe Finishers – Bright
Brake Calipers – Black Painted
Brake Discs – Carbon Ceramic Brake System
Tail Lights – Clear
Volante Hood – Black
Badging – Enamel Wings Badge with Green Infill
Privacy Glass – Clear
Door Handles – Presenting
Stainless Steel Exhaust System

Standard Specification (Interior)
Interior Trim – Alcantara and Semi Aniline Leather
Seating – Sports Plus Seat (Heated 16-way adjustable)
Trim Split – Monotone
Stitch – Matched
Headlining – Black Alcantara
Carpet – Black 600 GSM
IP Trim inlay – Alcantara Upper and Lower
Centre Trim Inlay – Bright Brushed Metal
Door Trim Inlay – Bright Brushed Metal
Interior Jewellery – Satin Chrome
Steering Wheel – Sports – Colour Keyed Leather
Seatbelt – Black
Audio – Bowers & Wilkins Audio

Optional Features (Exterior)

Paint

  • Signature Metallic
  • Racing Line
  • Provenance
  • Icon
  • Q – Satin
  • Q – Special
  • Q – Ultra

Liveries

  • Theme 1: Shield
  • Theme 2: Pinstripe
  • Theme 3: Pinstripe, Lipstick and Rear Diffuser
  • Theme 4: Pinstripe, Lipstick, Rear Diffuser and Shield

Grille

  • Dark Vaned Grille

Lower Body Package

  • Gloss 2×2 Twill Carbon Fibre
  • Satin 2×2 Twill Carbon Fibre
  • Gloss Black Tinted 2×2 Twill Carbon Fibre

Upper Body Package

  • Gloss Black
  • Gloss 2×2 Twill Carbon Fibre
  • Satin 2×2 Twill Carbon Fibre
  • Gloss Black Tinted 2×2 Twill Carbon Fibre

Shield

  • Gloss Black
  • Gloss 2×2 Twill Carbon Fibre
  • Satin 2×2 Twill Carbon Fibre
  • Gloss Black Tinted 2×2 Twill Carbon Fibre

Roof Panel

  • Body Colour Aluminium Roof
  • Gloss 2×2 Twill Carbon Fibre
  • Satin 2×2 Twill Carbon Fibre
  • Gloss Black Tinted 2×2 Twill Carbon Fibre

Exhaust Tailpipe Finisher

  • Gloss Black
  • Matte Black

Brake Calipers – Painted:

  • Red
  • Yellow
  • Gold
  • Aston Martin Racing Green
  • Vivid Red
  • Vivid Blue
  • Vivid Orange
  • AMR Lime

21” Forged Alloy Wheels

  • Star Spoke Wheel – Satin Black
  • Star Spoke Wheel – Gloss Black Diamond Turned
  • Star Spoke Wheel – Satin Black Diamond Turned
  • Multi Spoke Wheel – Satin Black
  • Multi Spoke Wheel – Satin Bronze
  • Multi Spoke Wheel – Gloss Black Diamond Turned
  • Multi Spoke Wheel – Satin Black Diamond Turned

Badging

  • Black Chrome Wings Badges

Optional Features (Interior)
Interior Trim

  • Accelerate – Semi Aniline Leather & Alcantara
  • Inspire Sport – Semi Aniline Leather & Alcantara (Full Semi Aniline Leather Seat)
  • Inspire – Semi Aniline Leather
  • Performance – Lightweight Semi Aniline Leather, Semi Aniline Leather & Alcantara

Trim Split

  • Montone
  • Mid Duotone
  • Light Duotone (Inspire Only)

Stitching

  • Contrast stitch

Seating

  • Carbon Fibre Performance Seat (Heated & 6 way adjustment) 3

Seat Technology

  • Seat Ventilation1
  • 16- way Seat Adjustment1

Headlining

  • Leather
  • Cashmere

Carpet

  • Coloured Carpet 720GSM

Centre Trim and Door Inlay

  • Dark Brushed Metal

Interior Packs

  • Satin 2×2 Twill Carbon Fibre2
  • Gloss 2×2 Twill Carbon Fibre with Gold Metal Fibres (Aurum) 2
  • Gloss 2×2 Twill Carbon Fibre with Silver Metal Fibres (Argento) 2
  • Gloss 2×2 Twill Carbon Fibre with Bronze Metal Fibres (Cuprum) 2
  • Wood – Light Ash
  • Wood – Dark Walnut

Jewellery

  • Dark Satin Chrome

Steering Wheel

  • Heated and Colour Keyed Sports Wheel

Seatbelts

  • Core Palette

Personalisation

  • Titanium Exhaust System

1 Sport & Sport Plus Seats only
2 Choice of any carbon interior pack forced with Performance Interior
3 Standard with Performance Interior


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