Aston Martin’s DB11 Volante Is A Beautiful 503-HP Convertible You’ll Want To Drive For Days



Introducing the stunning Aston Martin DB11 Volante. Now this, this is a beautiful, beautiful car. Any person in their right mind would love to drop the top and drive this gorgeous convertible on a sunny day with the wind whipping through your hair. The Volante is the convertible version of the Aston Martin DB11, which debuted in 2016. This sports grand tourer combines elegance, eye-popping style, and performance in one sensational car.

Under the hood of the Volante is a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 made by Aston Martin’s “technical partner” AMG. The engine pumps out 503 horsepower and an impressive 513 pounds-feet of torque. The Volante has a top speed of 187 mph and you can zoom from 0 to 62 mph in a blistering 4.1 seconds. The Volante will only offer a V8, whereas the original DB11 was available with a 5.2-liter V-12 engine. The Volante is said to only be offered as an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Volante weighs in with a curb weight of 4,134 pounds, 250 pounds more than the coupe. The convertible top features an eight-layer fabric.

All this style and luxury comes with a big price; the DB11 Volante costs $216,495 (prices do not include destination). Here’s how it compares to previous models – V8 coupe has a price tag of $198,995 and the V12-powered DB11 starts at $211,995. Deliveries for the Aston Martin DB11 Volante will begin in the first quarter of 2018.







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