[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/aston-martin-dbs-superleggera-volante\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/aston-martin-dbs-superleggera-volante\/","headline":"Aston Martin\u2019s Fastest Convertible Ever: DBS Superleggera Volante","name":"Aston Martin\u2019s Fastest Convertible Ever: DBS Superleggera Volante","description":"The new DBS Superleggera Volante is powerful, stylish and highly customisable Enjoy the fleeting British summer in a British open-top supercar capable of 211mph! That\u2019s right, you can enjoy the wind in your hair at over 200mph in the all-new DBS Superleggera Volante, which is Aston Martin\u2019s fastest ever convertible thanks to the whopping top speed. It\u2019s ridiculously fast, powerful and gorgeous and although it may cost an arm and a leg, we believe this work of art should be […]","datePublished":"2019-04-25","dateModified":"2019-05-03","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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That\u2019s right, you can enjoy the wind in your hair at over 200mph in the all-new DBS Superleggera Volante, which is Aston Martin\u2019s fastest ever convertible thanks to the whopping top speed. It\u2019s ridiculously fast, powerful and gorgeous and although it may cost an arm and a leg, we believe this work of art should be priceless.Same breathtaking design, new customisable roofExecutive Vice President & Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman describes the design as \u201cbeautiful yet brutish\u201d and we couldn\u2019t have said it better. Somehow the smooth lines and curves look as soft as silk, but at the same time, the sharp contours and angular corners bring a more aggressive aesthetic to the convertible grand tourer. The car is virtually the same as the non-convertible DBS Superleggera with one key difference, the fabric roof. Unlike ordinary fabric car roofs, this one isavailable in eight colours including Bordeaux Red, Atlantic Blue and TitanGrey. Furthermore, the inside of the roof can be customised with a choice ofsix headliner colours. The fabric hood has been tested to the extremes, inconditions similar to the smouldering heat of Death Valley to the chill of theArctic Circle and can withstand these temperatures thanks to eight layers ofdurable insulation materials. The roof has also been run through 100,000 cyclesto test that the mechanism will withstand the test of regular usage. Great standard spec and plenty of extras to choose fromWhen it comes to buying a DBS Superleggera Volante, there\u2019s no such thing as a no-frills spec, obviously. Without any extras, this convertible supercar comes with 21\u201d ten twin spoke wheels, embroidered DBS logos on the seats, dark chrome interior \u2018jewellery\u2019, 2×2 carbon fibre gloss exterior body pack and many other cool things such as matte black finishers on the exhaust tips and dark anodised brake callipers.As for extras, the DBS Superleggera Volante is very customisable. As found in other Astons, you can choose from between Caithness or Balmoral leather to be used throughout the interior and can be in the pattern of your choice. Choose from placed or Geode perforation or Triaxial or Geode quilting. If you buy a DBS Superleggera Volante then youcan choose whether the A-pillar is Alcantara or leather, you can have colourkeyed boot carpet, you can have a carbon fibre steering wheel, you can choosebetween three interior jewellery options, five seat belt colour options, threetrim inlay options and four seat back veneer options. These are just some of the options available that make the DBS Superleggera Volante a highly customisable car. A top speed of 211mph, 0-62mph in 3.6 seconds, producing 715bhpNot only does the DBS Superleggera Volante have breathtaking beauty, it\u2019s also packing some serious power under the bonnet. Powered by a 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 which delivers a whopping 715bhp at 6,500rpm. The car also produces 900Nm of torque at 1,800-5,000rpm. It takes just 3.6 seconds to go from 0-62mph and only 0-100mph can be achieved in just 6.7 seconds. Fuel economy isn\u2019t too bad either at acombined rating of 20.1 mpg, probably thanks to the ZF eight-speed automatictransmission. Innovative and bespoke adaptive software reads the conditions thecar is operating in, as well as the driver\u2019s demands, to ensure the car is inexactly the right gear at the right time.Furthermore, the car features 3 driving modesand a Quiet Start mode for when you want to drive away discreetly. GT mode isfor calm and \u2018normal\u2019 driving, whereas Sport offers a more riveting drive witha much louder exhaust note and Sport Plus makes the car\u2019s acoustics and drivingfeel even more extreme. What does \u201cDBS Superleggera Volante\u201d mean? For those unfamiliar with Aston Martin and how they name their cars, \u201cDBS Superleggera Volante\u201d may be interpreted as nothing more than gibberish. However, each part of the name has a story to tell.Aston Martin\u2019s \u201cDBS\u201d line of cars have alwaysbeen grand tourers, or GTs, which means that they\u2019re built to be luxurious,fast and comfortable. A grand tourer should make a cross-country trip feel likea joy by offering engaging performance and great comfort. DB stands for DavidBrown, the English businessman who bought Aston Martin in 1947.The name \u201cSuperleggera\u201d represents a collaboration between Aston Martin and Italian car body-maker, Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera. They\u2019re known for their patented Superleggera, which translates to \u201csuper light\u201d, bodies which can be found on various Aston Martins, Alfa Romeos, Ferraris and a few other manufacturers. Lastly, \u201cVolante\u201d is simply the name given to Aston Martin\u2019s convertible models, similar to Spyder. The word \u201cVolante\u201d is an adjective, meaning \u201cmoving with light rapidity\u201d and is used as a direction in music. The word is derived from the Latin word volant, meaning to fly. Fancy yourself a stunning DBS SuperleggeraVolante? The ultimate convertible will set you back \u00a3247,500 including Tax anddeliveries are expected around Q3 of 2019. Let us know what you think of AstonMartin\u2019s fastest ever convertible and don\u2019t forget to subscribe for all thelatest supercar news! 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