Aston Martin DB11 Volante Walk Around
Enjoy the sight and sounds of Aston Martin’s latest drop-dead gorgeous Volante.
When it comes to convertibles, cutting the roof off of an existing vehicle doesn’t always leave you with a good looking car. Occasionally though, it actually improves upon the looks. Either way, it’s about the only thing we can find to argue about when it comes to the DB11 Volante aesthetics. This video from YouTube channel MilesPerHr gives us a great look around it with both the top down and up. It also gives us a tour of the cockpit and the oh-so-satisfying sound of that AMG-sourced twin-turbo V8.
As well as the V8 engine, the Volante also shares the eight-speed automatic transmission and suspension with the current DB11 V8 Coupé. It does weigh an extra 242 pounds over the V8 Coupé, but we think the 0.01 second off the 0-16 mph time is worth it for the top down experience in a car like this. After all, the Volante experience is as about enjoying the journey as well as the performance.
There’s also no Aeroblade active aerodynamic system to create an air curtain spoiler. Aston Martin engineers tell us that because high-pressure air stays closer to the Volante’s rear deck, which is longer and flatter than the Coupés, the Aeroblade system is unnecessary. Another difference is the slight shift in weight distribution. The Volante is front to rear 47/53 percent compared to the Coupé’s 49/51 ratio. To compensate for the change the Volante’s rear spring rate is a little bit stiffer.
How much of a difference that makes to performance is hard to tell without driving the two versions. However, if you want the wind in the hair and the engine note in your ears, we doubt it would be enough to put you off.
