The 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante is an open-top elegance, stunning from every angle, hand-crafted to perfection, and propelled by a thunderous V12 engine.
- 835PS twin-turbo V12 with 1000Nm torque and a 214 mph top speed
- K-fold soft top opens in 14 seconds, preserving the car’s svelte silhouette
- Celebrates 60 years of Volante heritage with a sharp, modern twist
If ever there was a car destined to headline the world’s ultra-luxury convertibles, it’s the new Aston Martin Vanquish Volante. Which is making a statement that old-school V12 power and roof-down romance are alive and kicking and about to get louder than ever. It is built to mark the 60th anniversary of the “Volante” name.
2026 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante: Unmistakable Presence
With the roof up or down, the Vanquish Volante stops traffic. The cab-rear stance, long hood, and sculpted flanks are pure Aston Martin. Every line on the car serves both style and purpose, those F1-inspired thermo-louvres on the hood do their bit for cooling, while the bold Kamm tail and floating “shield” give it a sense of motion, even at rest. The mirror caps are small and frameless, the tailpipes are quad and central, and even the flush door handles disappear into the bodywork when not in use.
Of course, the party trick is the new K-fold fabric roof, which stashes away in just 14 seconds and can even operate while rolling at up to 31 mph. There’s barely any penalty for dropping the top, either, the roof mechanism adds just 95kg over the coupe, keeping dry weight at a lithe (for the class) 1,880kg. The car’s structure is so stiff (up 75% versus Aston’s last flagship convertible) that you can feel every twist of the road, not the chassis.
The Beating Heart: Aston’s Mightiest V12 Yet
Lift the sculpted bonnet and you’ll find a completely reworked 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12. . With a monstrous 835PS (824hp) and 1000Nm (738 lb-ft) of torque from just 2,500 rpm and stretching to 5,000 rpm, you get relentless surge everywhere in the rev range.
On the move, the Vanquish Volante simply erupts forward, hitting 62mph in a spine-compressing 3.4 seconds and then barreling on to a mind-bending 214mph. Yet there’s no drama, no histrionics, just seamless, turbine-like shove, and the throaty howl of that V12, especially with the available titanium exhaust. The drive goes to the rear axle through an eight-speed ZF automatic planted in the back for perfect weight balance, supplemented by a lightning-quick electronic limited-slip diff that locks or unlocks in just 135 milliseconds.
On the Road: Grand Touring Redefined
Drop the top, slide behind the wheel, and you’re rewarded with the kind of open-air clarity only a flagship GT can offer. The bonded aluminum structure, reinforced with carbon fiber, is a masterclass in chassis design, it feels tight, jitter-free, and tuned for real roads, not just racetracks. The ride quality is surprisingly supple in “GT” mode, soaking up patchwork tarmac, but dial up “Sport” or “Sport+” (or customize your own with “Individual” mode), and the Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers instantly bring body motions under lockstep control.
The new Pirelli P Zero tires, specially developed for the Volante. Carbon-ceramic brakes save 27kg compared to iron rotors and deal up immense, repeatable stopping power.
The car’s various drive modes are well judged. The electronics stay discreetly in the background, stepping in with gentle authority if you start to get cheeky.
Inside: Pure Luxury, Pure Theater
Climb into the Vanquish Volante and you’re instantly surrounded by Aston Martin’s signature blend of luxury and drama. The cabin is unapologetically two-seat, trimmed in semi-aniline leather, soft Alcantara, and tactile metalwork that invites your hands to linger. The dashboard swoops away from you, while low console and scalloped door panels open up space you rarely find in high-performance convertibles.
A pair of heated Sports Plus seats come standard, adjustable in 16 ways, and can be swapped for lighter carbon-shell Performance seats if track days are in your future. The Bowers & Wilkins 15-speaker surround system is an audiophile’s delight, but for many, the main event is the symphony from that V12, especially with the fabric roof retracted. Controls are intuitive: a knurled drive-mode dial dominates the console, and quick-access buttons put chassis, exhaust, ESP, and ADAS at your fingertips.
A massive 10.25-inch digital cluster handles the gauges, while a similar Pure Black touchscreen manages infotainment. Wireless connectivity and navigation are standard, and the 360-degree camera system, blind spot monitoring, and active safety features.
Visit the official website of Aston Martin for more information on Safety features.
For more information about the Safety features & crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites
For luggage, a bespoke cross-brace separates cozy rear storage, enough for a weekend’s worth of soft bags or hand-stitched Q-commission luggage.
Personalization: Make It Your Own
No two Vanquish Volantes are likely to be the same. Aston offers a dizzying range of exterior paints, colored calipers, wheel designs (21 inches, forged), and interior trim schemes that let you dial up the extravagance or keep it under the radar. Looking for something truly special? Aston’s Q division will help you dream up, and execute, one-off features, from stitched initials to entirely unique finishes and components.
Features and Technology
- Matrix LED headlights with etched Aston badging and distinctive DRLs
- Adaptive safety tech: forward collision warning, autonomous braking, adaptive cruise, lane keep assist, and more
- Five driving modes: Wet, GT, Sport, Sport+, Individual
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, Bowers & Wilkins premium audio, navigation
- Remote roof operation from the key fob, even at a distance
The Numbers: Leading Its Class
Here’s how the Vanquish Volante holds up on paper:
| Model | Power | 0–62 mph | Top Speed | Price (approx.) |
| Aston Martin Vanquish Volante | 835 PS | 3.4 s | 214 mph | $489,700 |
| Ferrari 12 Cilindri Spider | 830 PS | 2.9 s | 211 mph | $445,000 |
| McLaren 750S Spider | 740 PS | 2.8 s | 206 mph | $365,000 |
With fewer than 1,000 units per year slated, exclusivity is guaranteed.
60 Years of Volante
This Vanquish Volante is like a rolling celebration of six decades of the Volante nameplate. From the rare 1965 Short Chassis Volante to the royal DB6s and legendary Bond cars, the badge has always meant “the best of the best.” Now, it also means the fastest, most technologically advanced, and most powerful open-top Aston ever.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most accurate, latest updates or specific model configurations. Always consult official website/sources for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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