Aston Martin on Monday revealed the convertible model of its DB12 grand tourer that debuted in July because the successor to the DB11.

The convertible is called the DB12 Volante, and is because of begin deliveries late this yr, doubtless as a 2024 mannequin. It makes a proper debut this week throughout 2023 Monterey Automobile Week in California.

Pricing info wasn’t revealed however as a information, the coupe begins at about $250,000 and the convertible will virtually definitely command a premium.

Aston Martin hasn’t pulled any surprises with the design. The roof is an automatic folding soft-top that is just a little greater than 10 inches tall when stacked, enabling the rear of the automobile to stay low with out utilizing up an excessive amount of area within the trunk.

The roof consists of eight layers lined with acoustic and insulation supplies to maintain noise and the climate out, and it requires 14 seconds to open and 16 seconds to shut. Both maneuver may be achieved on the transfer at speeds of as much as 31 mph.

Black is the usual roof colour, however consumers will be capable to select purple or blue as alternate options. There may also be an choice combining black and silver.

The DB12’s bonded aluminum construction largely carries over from the DB11 however with enhancements to go well with the additional efficiency of the brand new automobile. The DB12 Volante takes issues additional to accommodate the lacking roof, with underbody tweaks, together with a brand new engine cross brace and revised suspension mounts, serving to to carry torsional stiffness by virtually 5% in comparison with the former DB11 Volante.

The suspension additionally options tuning particular to the convertible model of the DB12. That is significantly the case for the spring fee and damper tuning on the rear of the automobile. The usual wheels are 21-inch cast alloys with Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 tires. The usual brakes use iron rotors, however carbon-ceramic rotors may be fitted as a substitute, serving to to enhance stopping energy whereas additionally lowering unsprung weight—virtually 60 kilos in whole.

2024 Aston Martin DB12 Volante

2024 Aston Martin DB12 Volante

2024 Aston Martin DB12 Volante

Underneath the hood is similar Mercedes-Benz AMG-sourced V-8 discovered within the DB12, a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter unit good for 671 hp. It is mated to a rear-mounted 8-speed computerized transmission, with drive going to the rear wheels by way of an digital limited-slip differential.

In keeping with Aston Martin, DB12 Volante house owners can sit up for 0-60 mph acceleration in 3.6 seconds and a high velocity of 202 mph. These figures match the coupe’s numbers.

The automaker hasn’t dominated out a V-12, although it could be reserved for a extra excessive DB12 or probably a separate mannequin resembling a deliberate DBS successor.

Contained in the cabin, consumers will discover the identical high-tech sprint because the coupe, together with digital screens for the instrument cluster and infotainment system, and loads of bodily controls for ceaselessly used capabilities. The infotainment system is Aston Martin’s personal design and gives full help for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, in addition to over-the-air updates. The usual sound system has 11 audio system and surround-sound expertise, however a 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins setup can be accessible.