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Basic Specs
| Base Price | $222,895 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 4166 |
| City (MPG) | TBD |
| Hwy (MPG) | TBD |
| Horsepower | 490@6500 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 420@5750 |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 |
| Length (in.) | 185.8 |
| Width (in.) | 75.0 |
| Height (in.) | 50.4 |
The Aston Martin Virage Volante is a luxury convertible that splits the price and power difference between the brand's DB9 Volante and DBS Volante droptops, though all three share a chassis, engine and various other mechanical items. It takes a practiced eye to tell the differences between the Virage Volante and the aforementioned cars, but the subtle nuances are indeed there if you know where to look for them.
The Virage Volante is distinguished from the DB9 Volante and DBS Volante by unique front and rear fascias, the former of which is inspired by the One-77 flagship. New fender-mounted side strakes that include six LEDs for the turn signal repeaters, upswept rocker panels and an aluminum grille complete the visual differentiations.
The Virage Volante eschews the hardtop design that is very much in vogue, instead opting for a traditional softtop setup. What the configuration gives away in year-round usability it gains back in trunk space and weight savings over a hardtop design.
Aston Martin’s hand-crafted 5.9-liter V12 rests under the car’s elongated hood, where it puts out 490 horsepower and 420 lb-ft. of torque (20 horsepower less than the DBS, but 20 more than the DB9). In keeping with the Virage Volante’s relaxed nature, no manual transmission is available; a six-speed Touchtronic II automatic transmission is mounted on the transaxle for 50:50 weight distribution. 60 miles per hour arrives about 4.6 seconds after the driver summons full thrust.
To put the power to the ground, a new Adaptive Damping System offers ten settings split between normal and sport modes to offer drivers touring or performance-oriented driving. A dashboard-mounted Sport button further sharpens throttle response and speeds up gear changes in addition to holding gears closer to redline.
The Virage Volante comes standard with Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brakes. Powerful, resistant to fade and much lighter than conventional cast-iron discs, the CCM brakes reduce overall vehicle weight and the weight savings at each wheel also means that a better balance between ride comfort and handling can be struck.
Aston Martin says that 70 man hours go into making each interior. As drivers and passengers open the signature swan wing doors, they are greeted by the aroma of seven hides of the finest Bridge of Weir leather expertly hand stitched by craftsmen. Walnut fascia trim and an Iridium Silver centre console also provide a tactile sense of luxury. Unlike the DB9 and DBS, the Virage Volante gets a more intuitive navigation system with a 6.5-inch high resolution display. Previous models have relied on rather outdated software dating back to Aston Martin’s former Ford ownership. Other standard equipment includes cruise control, Bluetooth telephone preparation and the powerful 700 watt Aston Martin Premium Audio System with Dolby Pro Logic II and full iPod integration.
The options list has few major items. For those who desire an aggressively powerful stereo, a 1000 watt Bang & Olufsen unit is available, and there are several different wheel designs and interior trim finishes to choose from.
Key Competitors
Looking for an exotic yet luxurious convertible? The closest competitor to the Virage Volante is the Bentley Continental GTC, though the athletic Ferrari California and the retro-flavored Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster are also worth considering.
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- General
- Body Style: Convertible
- Size: Midsize
- Market Segment: Luxury, Sports, Performance
- Weight: 4166 lbs
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- Exterior
- Length: 185.8 in.
- Width: 75.0 in.
- Height: 50.4 in.
- Wheelbase: 107.9 in.
- Ground Clearance: TBD
- Front Track: TBD
- Rear Track: TBD
- Weight Distribution: TBD
- Drag Coefficient: TBD
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 4
- Passenger Volume: TBD
- Cargo Volume: TBD
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: TBD
- Head Room: TBD
- Shoulder Room: TBD
- Hip Room: TBD
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- Interior - Second Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: TBD
- Head Room: TBD
- Shoulder Room: TBD
- Hip Room: TBD
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 5.9L V12
- Power: 490 hp @ 6500 rpm
- Torque: 420 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm
- Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
- Highway Fuel Economy: TBD
- City Fuel Economy: TBD
- Forced Induction: None
- Direct Injection: No
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- Chassis
- Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension: Double Wishbone
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- Wheels
- Front: 20" Aluminum
- Front Tires: 245/35 R20
- Rear: 20" Aluminum
- Rear Tires: 295/30 R20
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- Trailering & Hauling
- Trailer Weight: TBD
- Payload: N/A
- Tongue Weight: TBD
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