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Centurion · 04-03-2008, 05:48 PM

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Aston Martin DBS Volante [Spied again]

Spy photographers have once again spotted a prototype of the upcoming Aston Martin DBS Volante. This time, the drop-top was spotted in an environment more akin to its skill set — just outside of Germany's Nürburgring — rather than in the frigid climate of northern Sweden.

The move from the snowy roads of Sweden to the warmer climate of Germany also gives us our first clear look of the DBS Volante's overall shape — which remains remarkably similar to its coupe brethren.

While the steel roof will be replaced by a canvas top and the layout of the side windows will differ from those of the DBS, all other body components will be identical to the Volante’s coupe sibling.

To ensure a top-speed beyond 190 mph, the same 6.0-liter 12-cylinder engine as in the coupe will power the convertible. 517 bhp and a torque of 420 pound-feet will accelerate the car from a standstill to 62 mph in just a fraction over four seconds. The price of the DBS Volante is expected to register just below 300,000 Euros.

Source: Aston Martin DBS Volante [Spied again]

The most beautiful convertible money can buy, AM sure knows how to tease us with that sexy color and absence of camo tape.

VroomVroom · 04-03-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Centurion

The most beautiful convertible money can buy, AM sure knows how to tease us with that sexy color and absence of camo tape.

Yeah it is a stunning convertible

But Do you think the looks will compare to the A5/S5 cabriolet when it's launched

Merc1 · 04-03-2008, 07:18 PM

The Audi I'm sure will be a looker too, but not at the same level. I wish Mercedes could make a CL Cabrio look as good as this. This DBS will only compete with a proposed 599GTB Convertible if they actually do it as far as looks and desireability goes. Of course you still have the F430 Spider, upcoming Gallardo LP560-4 Spider and at the other end the Rolls PDHC which is really the granddaddy of them all when it comes to status. Don't forget that Maserati will do a Granturismo cabrio too at some point. There has never been a better time to be in the market for a high-end performance/luxury convertible.

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Tarek · 04-03-2008, 08:49 PM

Second on my hot convertible list after the SLR convertible.

Bartek Sikorski · 04-08-2008, 07:02 AM

Aston Martin DBS Volante Spied on the Ring

The stunning Aston Martin DBS was well received with much salivation in August of last year. Then, first spy photos of a convertible (Volante) version appeared during cold weather testing in Scandinavia this past January. These latest spy photos now put the same prototype undergoing handling-tests on Germany's world famous Nürburgring.

Besides the steel roof and the rear quarter glass being replaced by a folding canvas top, not much else is changing including the 0-100 km/h time which arrives in just over 4 seconds despite the extra weight from additional reinforcement to the body structure. The same 6.0 liter V12 producing 517 bhp and 570 Nm of torque remains in tact as well.

The Aston Martin DBS Volante is expected to be priced at just below 300,000

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080408.003/aston-martin-dbs-volante-spied-on-the-ring

ree · 04-08-2008, 07:08 AM

This is going to be an awesome looking convertible - but will it be limited, like the current Volante, to 270 km/h or is Aston Martin going to refine the roof?!

Centurion · 04-08-2008, 08:45 AM

I feel offended by two leftlanenews readers. On the site two people have declared the car to be ugly. Complete blesphemy.

ree · 04-08-2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Centurion

I feel offended by two Left Lane News readers. On the site two people have declared the car to be ugly. Complete blesphemy.

Maybe, they miss the elegance of the standard DB9 Volante - or they just want to give another position to start a discussion!! In my opinion, this is one of the best looking convertibles!!

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Spied: Aston Martin DBS Volante (convertible)