Gaydon, Warwickshire
If Looks Could Thrill – They’d Sound Like a V12
Aston Martin has done it again – and this time, they’ve taken the roof off while turning the dial up to “ridiculously fast.” Introducing the Vanquish Volante, the British marque’s most powerful, most dramatic, and—let’s face it—most unapologetically glamorous open-top road weapon yet. With 835PS, 1000Nm of torque, and a 214mph top speed, this isn’t a convertible for dawdling along the Riviera—it’s for obliterating it.
Born from six decades of drop-top dynasty and engineered with the precision of a Swiss watch on performance-enhancing supplements, the Vanquish Volante delivers the sort of high-octane theatre that would make even James Bond consider retiring the DB5.
Fast. Loud. Civilised (ish).
Powered by a twin-turbo 5.2-litre V12 that produces more horsepower than a cavalry regiment on Red Bull, the Vanquish Volante is not here to whisper. It’s here to roar. Aston Martin’s flagship convertible is fitted with a bespoke stainless-steel quad exhaust (with an optional titanium “I really want to wake the neighbours” version) that delivers the sort of soundtrack that makes children point and car enthusiasts cry.
Zero to 62mph? 3.4 seconds. Top speed? 214mph. Wind in your hair? Optional, but heavily encouraged. With the roof down, you’ll be screaming—not from fear, but from sheer exhilaration (and possibly to be heard over the exhaust).
Engineering So Good, It’s Practically Witchcraft
Aston’s engineering boffins didn’t just chop the top off a coupe and call it a day. No, the Vanquish Volante was developed in parallel with the Coupe, meaning this isn’t a compromise—it’s an achievement. A bonded aluminium structure, new underbody stiffening, and Bilstein DTX dampers ensure that even with the roof off, it’s stiffer than your upper lip on a cold British morning.
The 8-speed ZF gearbox, electronically controlled E-diff, and torque vectoring brakes all ensure the Volante handles like a much lighter car, possibly a feather, strapped to a rocket.
Design: When Wind Tunnel Meets Catwalk
Visually, the Vanquish Volante is all drama and no nonsense. It wears its purpose like a Savile Row suit—broad, muscular shoulders, a nose to match its attitude, and a ‘Kamm’ tail that says, “Yes, I’ve studied aerodynamics—and I’ve graduated with honours.”
The K-fold roof opens in 14 seconds, which is about the time it takes for pedestrians to stop, stare, and question their life choices. It’s operable at up to 31mph, which means you don’t even have to stop showing off to show off.
Oh, and you can raise or lower it remotely with the key fob—because of course you can.
Interior: The Lounge You Can Launch
Inside, it’s all hand-stitched opulence and space-age tech. A 10.25” TFT display, Bowers & Wilkins 15-speaker audio system, and enough tactile switchgear to make a fighter pilot envious—all framed in a cocoon of leather and carbon fibre.
Need more drama? The Q by Aston Martin customisation program will let you embroider your initials into the headrest or design a one-off component just to make your neighbours cry a little more.
Final Verdict: The Crown Jewel With No Ceiling
The Vanquish Volante is not for the faint of heart or the light of wallet. But for those who crave speed, style, and spine-tingling theatre, it delivers all three—top down, throttle wide open, V12 singing like Pavarotti on premium.
This is more than a car. It’s a statement. One that says: “I could’ve bought a yacht. But I’d rather beat it to the horizon.”
First deliveries begin Q3 2025. Quantities limited. Excuses not accepted.
All will be Vanquished.
