DB12 Volante introduces Aston Martin’s ultimate open-top tourer

Representing the marque's next generation of sports cars, Aston Martin says the new DB12 Volante open-top model combines spectacular Super Tourer performance and handling with all the sensory thrills of roof-down driving. 

Developed in parallel with its Coupe stablemate, the DB12 Volante offers up the same class-leading power and purebred sports car dynamics. Irrespective of its open-top Super Tourer nature, a focus on uncompromised performance and handling has led to the development of an exceptionally rigid bonded aluminium structure which underpins the car.

Aston Martin’s potent 4.0 Twin-Turbo V8 engine endows the DB12 Volante with formidable performance and a fabulous soundtrack, enjoyable in an even more immersive way with the roof down.

Tuned by Aston Martin engineers to deliver an impressive 500kW at 6000rpm and 800Nm between 2750-6000rpm, the hand-built V8 features modified cam profiles, optimised compression ratios, larger turbos, and increased cooling to achieve an increase in output of 34% compared with the DB11. Accelerating from 0-100km/h in 3.7 seconds and powering on to a top speed of 325km/h, the DB12 Volante promises breathtaking performance.

Central to the Volante experience is its electrically operated ‘K-fold’ roof. Named for the two-stage folding procedure engineered to achieve a class-leading 260mm stack height, the roof design combines a brilliant packaging solution with maximised luggage capacity, swift operation and stunning aesthetics. 

Featuring eight layers of insulation, the fabric roof canopy is acoustically enhanced for improved interior cabin comfort. When raised, the sculpted roof line maintains the DB12’s immaculate profile. When lowered, the K-fold mechanism sits low beneath a hard tonneau cover to create an elegant tail. Roof operation takes 14 seconds to open and 16 seconds to close and can be used at speeds of up to 50km/h.

Production of the DB12 Volante is due to commence towards the end of 2023.