The DB9 Volante is the latest model from Aston Martin and is also the
13th convertible from the company - joining a prestigious line-up of
post-war convertibles that stretches back to the DB2 of 1950 and
includes the DB4, DB5, DB6, V8 and DB7. However, this is the first
convertible ever to use Aston Martin's unique VH Platform
(Vertical/Horizontal) Strategy and the first to be built at the newly
opened Aston Martin Gaydon facility.
The DB9 Volante is built alongside the DB9 Coupe, which was launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2003. Both models are hand-built at Aston Martin Gaydon with the Coupe being delivered to customers since Spring 2004 and the Volante since Autumn 2004.
Dr. Ulrich Bez, CEO of Aston Martin said: "From the outset of the DB9 program we knew we wanted a convertible model. So the Volante has been designed, engineered and built from the outset as a convertible - it's not a Coupe with just the top taken off.
"The DB9 Volante has all of the traditional styling cues you'd expect from a convertible Aston Martin. It's very elegant and perfectly proportioned from every angle, while subtle embellishments help create a powerful-looking sports car."
Designed by Henrik Fisker, Aston Martin's Design Director, who took styling cues from previous Aston Martin convertibles, the DB9 Volante has a fully retractable hood that is stored within the body of the car when closed allowing the car to retain a very smooth and elegant profile.
The hood is operated by the push of a button and retracts within just 17 seconds. When down, it folds behind a hard tonneau cover, which then electrically closes flush with the DB9's bodywork. The DB9 Volante has a boot capacity of 197-liters and has two rear seats.
The DB9 Volante is built alongside the DB9 Coupe, which was launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2003. Both models are hand-built at Aston Martin Gaydon with the Coupe being delivered to customers since Spring 2004 and the Volante since Autumn 2004.
Dr. Ulrich Bez, CEO of Aston Martin said: "From the outset of the DB9 program we knew we wanted a convertible model. So the Volante has been designed, engineered and built from the outset as a convertible - it's not a Coupe with just the top taken off.
"The DB9 Volante has all of the traditional styling cues you'd expect from a convertible Aston Martin. It's very elegant and perfectly proportioned from every angle, while subtle embellishments help create a powerful-looking sports car."
Designed by Henrik Fisker, Aston Martin's Design Director, who took styling cues from previous Aston Martin convertibles, the DB9 Volante has a fully retractable hood that is stored within the body of the car when closed allowing the car to retain a very smooth and elegant profile.
The hood is operated by the push of a button and retracts within just 17 seconds. When down, it folds behind a hard tonneau cover, which then electrically closes flush with the DB9's bodywork. The DB9 Volante has a boot capacity of 197-liters and has two rear seats.
| Chassis | |
| Brakes F/R: | ABS, vented disc/vented disc |
| Tires F-R: | 235/40 R19 |
| Driveline: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Engine | |
| Type: | V12 |
| Displacement cu in (cc): | 362 (5935) |
| Power bhp (kW) at RPM: | 450(331) / 6000 |
| Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: | 420(570) / 5000 |
| Redline at RPM: | n.a. |
| Exterior | |
| Length × Width × Height in: | 185.4 × 73.8 × 51.9 |
| Weight lb (kg): | n.a. |
| Performance | |
| Acceleration 0-62 mph s: | 4.9 |
| Top Speed mph (km/h): | 186 (300) |
| Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): | 11/18 (n.a.) |
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