Vanquish Will Drop Its Top Next Year as Volante

Aston MartinAston MartinUnited Kingdom, 1914 > present62 models
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has the VanquishAston Martin Vanquish Gen.1 [AM310]United Kingdom, 2012 > present22 versions
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Volante convertible in testing now and plans to put it on sale some time next year.

Like convertible versions of the DB9Aston Martin DB9United Kingdom, 2003 > present25 versions
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and VantageAston Martin Vantage (modern) Gen.1United Kingdom, 2005 > present61 versions
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, the Vanquish will use a fabric soft top, instead of the folding metal tops that are becoming popular in this class.

The new Vanquish is barely on sale and represents Aston Martin’s top model and replaces the DBSAston Martin DBS (modern)United Kingdom, 2007 > present17 versions
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. The car brings much of the technology of the One-77Aston Martin One-77United Kingdom, 2009 > 20125 photos
to a slightly less expensive car. It features a mix of carbon fiber and aluminum body panels, an interior inspired by the One-77, and it is powered by the company’s top 6.0-liter V12 with 573ps and 620Nm.

The convertible is expected to hew very closely to the coupe in terms of styling, and the stiff chassis should accept the removal of the top well.

Expect the car to debut at an early auto show next year and debut later in the year. The price will certainly be north of the Vanquish coupe’s £189,995 base price ($303,950).

Source: Auto Express