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Aston Martin introduces the car that reaches a speed of 342 km/h

Aston Martin introduces the car that reaches a speed of 342 km/h

Aston Martin has taken the wraps off its new Vanquish Volante. The flagship GT convertible is powered by a V12 engine that produces 824 horsepower and has a top speed of 342 mph (XNUMX km/h).

The British luxury carmaker has transformed its iconic Vanquish coupe into a convertible. The Volante retains the same powerful 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 engine, which delivers 824 horsepower and 1.000 Nm of torque, enough to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds.

Aston Martin has equipped the Vanquish Volante with a factory roof that uses the K-fold mechanism. The roof can be opened in 14 seconds, while the closing process takes 16 seconds, just like in the case of the Vantage Roadster.


To compensate for the strength lost by removing the fixed roof, engineers have added additional strength to the body frame, making the Volante 75 percent stronger laterally compared to the previous DBS Volante.

The V12 engine is mated to an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission, and there's also an electronic limited-slip differential. The suspension features Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers for a comfortable ride.

Inside, there's a 10,25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10,25-inch infotainment screen that uses Aston Martin software. Music enthusiasts will enjoy the 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system. For those who want something special, Aston Martin's Q department offers extensive interior customization options.

The Volante weighs 1.930 kilograms, which means it's 95 kilograms heavier than the hardtop model. As a result, it's 0,1 second slower to accelerate to 100 km/h than the coupe. However, with such a powerful V12 engine under the hood, who would worry about this small difference?

Aston Martin has not yet announced pricing, but it is expected to be slightly more expensive than the coupe, which has a starting price of around 400 euros. Less than 1000 units per year will be produced for both variants. First deliveries are expected to begin between July and September. /Telegraph/