2011 Aston Martin DB9 Volante

Basic Specs

Base Price TBA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 3880
City (MPG) TBD
Hwy (MPG) TBD
Horsepower 470@6000
Torque (lb-ft) 443@5000
Wheelbase 107.9
Length (in.) 185.5
Width (in.) 74.0
Height (in.) 51.2

The Aston Martin DB9 Volante is a four-seat convertible that places an emphasis on styling and sumptuous luxury over all-out performance. As with the mechanically identical DB9 coupe, the DB9 Volante recently received a slight makeover inside and out to stay fresh in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Power for the DB9 Volante is supplied by Aston Martin 's low emissions, all-alloy, 48-valve, 6.0-liter, V12 engine. The motor recently received a 20 horsepower bump and a similar hike in torque production, for totals of 470 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 443 lb-ft at 5,000 rpm, respectively. Like the DB9 Coupe it is offered with a six-speed manual or a six-speed automated manual transmission.

The six-speed automatic been reprogrammed to allow it to shift faster. These changes combine to make the cars three-tenths of a second quicker in the 0 to 60 mph sprint, while the six-speed manual cars are a tenth quicker thanks only to the power hike.

In addition to the straight-line performance, handling is improved thanks to Bilstein shocks, new suspension arms and bushings. The DB9 Volante features a softer suspension compared to the coupe in accordance with its boulevardier mission. The drop-top also benefits from a 10 percent stiffer structure on account of a revised front shear panel.

The DB9 Volante features 19-inch wheels, modernized door mirrors and an anodized aluminum grille. The interior features an elegant center console, finished almost entirely in die-cast zinc with an iridium finish. What isn't finished in iridium is finished in a mix of high quality leather or one of five different hand-finished wood trims, ranging from Walnut to Piano Black.

Dr. Ulrich Bez, CEO of Aston Martin said: "From the outset of the DB9 program we knew we wanted a convertible model. So the Volante has been designed, engineered and built from the outset as a convertible - it's not a Coupe with just the top taken off."

"The DB9 Volante has all of the traditional styling cues you'd expect from a convertible Aston Martin. It's very elegant and perfectly proportioned from every angle, while subtle embellishments help create a powerful-looking sports car."

"I wanted to ensure that the DB9 Volante was unmistakably an Aston Martin, but it had to retain all of the values of a convertible. Even with the hood raised it had to look beautiful," said designer Henrik Fisker .

Key Competitor
Those looking for an eye-catching exotic convertible with a coddling interior and docile around-town driving dynamics should consider alternatives to the DB9 Volante like the Bentley Continental GT C, Maserati GranTurismo Convertible and the Audi R8 V10 Spyder.

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    • General
    • Body Style: Convertible
    • Size: Midsize
    • Market Segment: Luxury
    • Weight: 3880 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 185.5 in.
    • Width: 74.0 in.
    • Height: 51.2 in.
    • Wheelbase: 107.9 in.
    • Ground Clearance: TBD
    • Front Track: 62.0 in.
    • Rear Track: 61.5 in.
    • Weight Distribution: TBD
    • Drag Coefficient: 0.35
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 4
    • Passenger Volume: TBD
    • Cargo Volume: TBD
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: TBD
    • Head Room: TBD
    • Shoulder Room: TBD
    • Hip Room: TBD
    • Interior - Second Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: TBD
    • Head Room: TBD
    • Shoulder Room: TBD
    • Hip Room: TBD
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 5.9L V12
    • Power: 470 hp @ 6000 rpm
    • Torque: 443 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
    • Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
    • Highway Fuel Economy: TBD
    • City Fuel Economy: TBD
    • Forced Induction: None
    • Direct Injection: No
    • Chassis
    • Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
    • Rear Suspension: Double Wishbone
    • Wheels
    • Front: 19" Aluminum
    • Front Tires: 235/40 ZR19
    • Rear: 19" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires: 275/35 ZR19
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: TBD
    • Payload:
    • Tongue Weight: TBD

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