Aston Martin chief executive Andy
Palmer has confirmed that work has started on a DBS Superleggera Volante. Shortly after it was revealed
that an even-hotter DBS Superleggera AMR is around the corner, Palmer revealed
to Autocar that a Volante will soon join the ranks.
According to Palmer, creating a DBS Superleggera
Volante is a “no-brainer” as a way to expand the DB11 range and broaden its
appeal to a greater number of customers. The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera
Volante will be largely identical to the coupe, albeit for a removable
soft-top. Consequently, it will be powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.2-liter V12
engine churning out 715 hp and 900 Nm of torque. These figures are
enough to send the DBS Superleggera to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, 161 km/h in 6.4 seconds and through to a 339 km/h top speed.
The Volante should offer near-identical performance times.
