The drop-top Volante variant will return on the new Aston Martin DB12 model.
Monterey Car Week will host the unveiling of the new model, thought to be the DB12 Volante convertible.
Aston Martin has confirmed that it will unveil a new model at Monterey Car Week, where it last year revealed the V12 Vantage Roadster.
We’ve caught it undergoing testing, wearing the same camouflage as the DB12 coupe – which is due to be unveiled imminently. As with previous Aston Martin Volante models, changes to the body work compared to the coupe will be minimal, with the only visible alteration being the fabric roof.
It’s worth noting that this prototype test car wears the body of the outgoing DB11. However, Aston Martin has already given us an official teaser of the coupe so we know what to expect from the lower areas of the convertible version. It will feature the traditional proportions of the Gaydon firm’s flagship car, with a long, loping bonnet, aggressive rear haunches and, of course, the iconic grille shape.
Several design characteristics of the DB11 will be carried over, such as the air vents flowing out of the front wheel arch. Flushing-fitting door handles will also be used and we can expect a twin-exit exhaust system to the rear.
An interior shot of the DB12 has been released by Aston Martin so we’ve seen a multi- screen setup mixed with a few physical controls for the more frequently used functions.
Aston Martin claims in 2022 that it will continue with V12 engines until 2026, so we expect the DB12 and the Volante to come with a choice of powertrains – a 5.2-litre twin-turbocharged V12 or a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 from Mercedes.