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[…]","datePublished":"2017-10-16","dateModified":"2018-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"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. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Aston-Martin-DB11-Volante-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Aston-Martin-DB11-Volante-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/aston-martins-drop-top-db11-revealed\/","about":["ASTON MARTIN","PERFORMANCE CARS","SUPERCARS"],"wordCount":345,"keywords":["aston martin","Aston Martin DB11","Aston Martin DB11 Volante","luxury supercar","supercar"],"articleBody":"Any new fixture in Aston Martin\u2019s DB line has to be spectacular and the latest entry – the DB11 – was certainly that.Revealed in March 2016, the DB11 was a handsome bugger with lush flowing lines and it didn\u2019t disappoint behind the wheel either.Now, over 18 months later, comes a drop-top version: the DB11 Volante.Pretty much everything about the Volante variant is identical to its fixed-roof Coupe counterpart except one key feature: the electronically retractable soft-top roof.Boasting a completely new K-fold roof system, this roof can be opened in 14 seconds and closed again in 16 seconds using a button inside the car, or via the unlock button on the remote key.The roof can be operated at speeds up to 31mph and when closed, the acoustically enhanced roof canopy and insulation materials improve NVH levels on that of the DB9 drop-top to keep exterior noise at bay.Same as it ever wasAside from the roof, almost everything is the same as before. It is still powered by a four-litre twin-turbo V8 engine with 503bhp, mated to a rear mid-mounted eight-speed automatic gearbox.Let loose, this engine can get you from 0-62mph in 4.1 seconds, with the extra weight of the folding roof adding only a fifth of a second to the original DB11\u2019s benchmark sprint.Visually, the DB11 Volante is still characterised by the Coupe\u2019s striking single-piece aluminium bonnet and innovative \u2018Curlicue\u2019 aerodynamic feature, as well as new wood or carbon fibre veneer panels on the seat backs and dramatic ultra-slim \u2018light blade\u2019 tail lights that create a bold C graphic.Elegant styleAston Martin president Dr Andy Palmer believes the Volante strikes a \u201cunique combination of elegant style, innate sporting ability and sensory engagement that lifts it above other open-top cars\u201d.He added: \u201cThe new DB11 Volante captures those qualities perfectly and promises the kind of pleasure and enjoyment that can only come from driving an open-top Aston Martin.\u201dYou can order a DB11 Volante right now with pricing starting from \u00a3159,000. Initial deliveries will commence just in time for spring 2018."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Supercars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Aston Martin\u2019s drop-top DB11 revealed","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/aston-martins-drop-top-db11-revealed\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]