The car can reach a top speed of 190mph. The V12 is mated to a six-speed manual transmission only, and there are other changes to the chassis to harness the added power. The rear shocks have been not only retuned but redesigned to accommodate the powered soft-top mechanism. The front shock tuning is also more aggressive. The trunk lid gets a higher lip spoiler to improve rear grip, while the intake up front is deeper.
At 3,880lbs, the car is 176lbs heavier than the coupe, though Aston Martin still estimates a 0-60mph time of 4.5 seconds. This is 0.3-seconds slower than the coupe, but the 190mph top speeds remain identical. Both cars get a Sport mode button that enhances throttle response and makes the exhaust throatier.
The car will cost £150,000 (about $233,000), or £15,000 (nearly $23,300) more than the coupe. Aston will offer an interior trim package that gets carbon fiber accents and the gearshift surround. The car is said to begin production during the fall of 2012, with shipments to follow soon thereafter.
