DB11 [Official] Aston Martin DB11 Volante

[Rainer271]

Aston Martin DB11 Volante Debuts With Sexy Styling And AMG V8 Engine

Feel free to be hyped about the new Aston Martin DB11 Volante, arguably one of the best-looking convertibles on the market.

Joining the V12-powered DB11 that was launched last year, and the newer AMG V8-powered model, this third member of the DB11 family features a fabric roof, available in a choice of Bordeaux red, black silver, and grey silver.

The soft-top has new acoustic and insulation materials, and 8-layer roof cossets, that keep occupants away from the wind noise and unpleasant weather. It takes 14 seconds to lower and 16 seconds to raise, and it can be operated at speeds of up to 31mph (50km/h).

Aston Martin promises that the new roof mechanism is as reliable as they come, after testing it to the extremes in special weather conditions, where it was subjected to more than 100,000 cycles, thus compressing 10 years of use into one month. Overall, the DB11 Volante was punished in various locations around the globe, from Death Valley to the Arctic Circle.

But the new Aston Martin DB11 Volante is more than just a pretty face, as it's based on its fixed-roof siblings' aluminum platform. This makes it lighter and more rigid than its predecessor, while also benefiting from a 20 percent gain in boot volume, compared to the DB9 Volante.

Under the hood is where the action takes place: a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, made by AMG, takes center stage and develops 510PS (503hp) and 695Nm (513lb-ft) of torque. The lump works together with an 8-speed automatic gearbox, limited-slip differential with dynamic torque vectoring, and electric power steering.

Aston are keeping the performance specs to themselves for now, but the V8-powered DB11 Coupe needs 4.0 sec to sprint from naught to 100km/h (62mph), and will keep going up to 301km/h (187mph). It's possible that the Volante will be a tad slower, because of the weight penalty that comes with its new body style.

First deliveries of the new Aston Martin DB11 Volante are scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2018. Prices start from £159,900 ($211,541) in the United Kingdom, €199,000 ($235,852) in Germany, and $216,495 in the United States.

Aston Martin DB11 Volante Debuts With Sexy Styling And AMG V8 Engine

 

[Rainer271]

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[Merc1]

Sigh....that color and those wheels do NOTHING for the car.

M

 

[sako97]

Sigh....that colors and those wheels do NOTHING for the car.

M

I don't know what's going on at the AM taste department. Blues, Reds, even whites... and dare I say Blacks are all better color for press photos. This gold spec belongs in a geriatrics's lifestyle catalog.

AM used to have the most beautiful wheels (DBS/Vanquish/ Rapide/ late model DB9s).

 

[martinbo]

Boy oh boy - it's like Aston is deliberately trying to put people off the DB11 - those snowflake wheels are hideous. Good grief. If you thought the coupé's wheels were bad, well, we hadn't seen nothin' yet.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

I am in the minority as I think those wheels look alright for what is a GT. I do find it odd though that the Volante isn't available with a V12. That is, if I read that correctly.

 

[Centurion]

Love: Wood inlays on the back of the seats.

Hate: Wavy profile of the rear deck/hips.

 

[Monster]

I have said it before and I will say it again...those front fender vents has to go.

 

[sako97]

I feel nothing for this car. Very unfortunate for one of my all-time favorite brands like Aston Martin.

 

[Monster]

I feel nothing for this car. Very unfortunate for one of my all-time favorite brands like Aston Martin.

Hopefully the new Vantage will turn things around, that car is shaping up to be an absolute stunner.

 

[Merc1]

I'm not blown away with it. I'll wait for the fuller looking V12 S Volante that they're going introduce at some point.

M

 

[sako97]

Can the great Tom Brady make it more convincing?

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

I forgot that he's an AM spokesman. Though that rear tire could use some air.

 

[SCOTT27]

That front wheel arch looks unfinished.
Unleash the Vantage!!!

 

[sako97]

Tom Brady's promotional DB11. Big meh.

 

[Star&Car]

The interior is a disaster,let alone the cheap exterior..A total failure.PS.I did see the car in real life,of course in Coupe version.

 

[Merc1]

And that color does NOTHING to help the situation. There is something cheap or bare looking about the exterior and that fender vent. That said, the new Vanquish looks much better and even the DB11 S should look better, I'm hoping. This V8 DB11 Volante looks borderline terrible.

M

 

[mihc]

Wow you guys are really hating this car. Has anyone seen coupe in real life? Is it really that awful?

 

[Deleted member 1071]

Sorry, Aston-Martin...

Were I in the fortunate position of having to make a choice between your product and the upcoming new Bentley Continental GTC, my nod would most certainly favor the latter. The same would apply to the coupe derivatives as well.

Better luck on the new Vantage and Vanquish, lads.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

...but i do like that taut-fitting soft-top. Bentley take note !