Aston Martin debuts the DBS Superleggera Volante

Aston Martin has opened the roof on its ultimate open-top driving experience with the new DBS Superleggera Volante.

Combining three iconic nameplates in one flagship model, the new DBS Superleggera Volante delivers all the evocative talent of the British marque's critically-acclaimed Super GT flagship - the magnificent DBS Superleggera - and blends it with class-leading convertible technology.

With the aim to create the most beautiful flagship Volante on the market, Aston Martin's primary mission has also been to retain the coupe's powerful dynamics, aggressive poise and astonishing performance.

DBS Superleggera Volante continues the aerodynamic masterpiece of the coupe model, commanding and exploiting the surface airflow to maximum effect.

At the front, the car's splitter and air dam work in unison, accelerating airflow underneath the front of the car to deliver true downforce and assist cooling by feeding air to the front brakes. The new deeper side strake draws more air from the front wheel arch to reduce lift and aid high-speed stability.

Aston Martin's engineers have worked hard to ensure the best possible roof and rear package is achieved, while still delivering conflicting targets of styling and durability.

With a class-leading stack height of 260mm for the car's folded roof, DBS Superleggera Volante maintains a smooth seamless rear profile and maximised luggage capacity.

Roof operation takes 14 seconds to open and 16 seconds to close and can be operated from inside or, for added convenience, from the remote key within a two-metre radius of the car. The roof will be available in eight distinct colours including Bordeaux Red, Atlantic Blue and Titan Grey. The hood can be further personalised on the inside, with a further six Rokona headliners.

The DBS Superleggera Volante will still be powered by the epic 5.2-litre V12 powerplant pushing out 715bhp and 900Nm of torque, allowing it a zero to 100km/h acceleration time of 3.6 seconds. At its top speed of 340km/h, the DBS Superleggera Volante produces 177kg of downforce, just 3kg less than the coupe, an impressive feat when considering the car's fundamental aerodynamic changes.