When it comes to luxury sports cars and grand tourers, few companies have produced as many iconic vehicles as Aston Martin. If you have any doubt that this manufacturer has reached truly legendary status, consider two words: James Bond. The epitome of class, brains, style, and strength, the super spy began driving an Aston Martin in the book Goldfinger and the 1964 film of the same name. Thus began a partnership that has spanned 12 blockbuster movies and well over 50 years. Most recently, 007 was seen driving two different Aston Martins (the Aston Martin DB10 and the Aston Martin DB5) in 2015’s Spectre.
If he doesn’t drive the new DB11 Volante in the next film, James Bond will be missing out on one of the most stylish Aston Martins yet. The beginning of a new era of open top motoring for the venerated car company, the Aston Martin DB11 Volante features a lighter and more rigid design that is far more expressive than its predecessors. In short, this vehicle ramps up the sporting elements of the classic Aston Martin to unprecedented levels while simultaneously boosting its overall refinement and well-appointed comfort.
The Aston Martin DB11 Volante is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine mated to an 8-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission. The DB11 Volante also has a limited-slip differential with dynamic torque vectoring, and a new 8-layer convertible roof that combines the timeless charm of a fabric hood with state-of-the-art acoustic/insulation materials.