Aston Martin this week revealed the brand new DB12 because the successor to its DB11 grand tourer, and now a prototype for the automotive’s convertible physique model, a Volante in Aston Martin-speak, has been noticed.

Aston Martin hasn’t pulled any surprises with the design. The roof is an automatic folding soft-top that is possible the identical design used on the DB11 Volante.

Meaning it’s going to possible characteristic eight layers lined with acoustic and insulation supplies to maintain noise and the climate out, and require simply 16 seconds to boost or decrease.

Sticking with the outdated roof would not be a shock because the DB12 represents a heavy replace of the DB11 moderately than a real redesign, however the adjustments are vital sufficient to warrant the brand new identify.

2024 Aston Martin DB12 Volante spy pictures – Photograph credit score: Baldauf

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

Aston Martin hasn’t dominated out the return of a V-12 engine, although it could be reserved for a extra excessive DB12 or probably a separate mannequin line positioned like the previous DBS.

Aston Martin DB12

There are additionally rumors of hybrid know-how being added to the DB12 line in some unspecified time in the future.

Contained in the cabin, look for a similar high-tech sprint because the coupe, that means digital screens for the instrument cluster and infotainment system, and loads of bodily controls for continuously used capabilities. The infotainment system is Aston Martin’s personal design and affords full assist for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, in addition to over-the-air updates.

Aston Martin DB12

Search for the DB12 Volante to debut late this 12 months or early subsequent.

It is not the one new Aston Martin within the works. The automaker can also be getting ready a new Vantage sports activities automotive for launch later this 12 months, and it also needs to provide a convertible possibility.