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

The convertible is called the DB12 Volante, and is because of begin deliveries late this 12 months, doubtless as a 2024 mannequin. It makes a proper debut this week throughout 2023 Monterey Automotive Week in California.

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

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

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

Black is the usual shade for the roof however patrons will be capable of select pink or blue as options. There will even be an possibility combining black and silver.

The DB12’s bonded aluminum construction largely carries over from the DB11 however with enhancements to swimsuit the additional efficiency on provide within the 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 nearly 5% in comparison with the former DB11 Volante.

The suspension additionally options tuning particular to the convertible model of the DB12. That is notably the case for the spring charge 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 will be fitted in its place, serving to to enhance stopping energy whereas additionally lowering unsprung weight—nearly 60 kilos in complete.

2024 Aston Martin DB12 Volante

2024 Aston Martin DB12 Volante

2024 Aston Martin DB12 Volante

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

In keeping with Aston Martin, DB12 Volante house owners can stay up for 0-60 mph acceleration in 3.6 seconds and a prime 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 like a deliberate DBS successor.

Contained in the cabin, patrons 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 steadily used capabilities. The infotainment system is Aston Martin’s personal design and provides full assist for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, in addition to over-the-air updates. The usual sound system comes with 11 audio system and encompass sound know-how, however a 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins setup is obtainable.