Aston Martin Vanquish Volante called world’s fastest front-engine convertible

The newly launched open-top version of the Vanquish is powered by a twin-turbo V12 with 823 hp.

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante side view — *The Aston Martin Vanquish Volante is powered by a twin-turbo V12 engine. – Aston Martin photo*

Aston Martin has taken the top off its newly launched flagship coupe to create what it calls the fastest front-engine convertible in the world.

The automaker launched the Vanquish Volante.

The two-seat convertible is powered by the same 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 engine that motivates the Vanquish coupe. It produces 835 PS and 1,000 Nm of torque, which translates to North American figures of 823 hp and 737 lb.-ft. of torque.

The top speed is reported to be 214 mph (344 km/h).

Zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) is said to arrive in 3.4 seconds.

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante front of car — *There are 823 horses under the hood of the 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante. – Aston Martin photo*

Aston Martin calls the car the crown jewel in a model lineage of 60 years, as the original Short Chassis Volante debuted in 1965.

“For 60 years, Aston Martin Volantes have defined the art of elegant, sporting, open-top motoring,” said Aston Martin CEO Adrian Hallmark in a news release. “With its stunning looks and outstanding V12 engine producing more power than any other front-engine production car on sale, Vanquish Volante has taken this philosophy to an entirely new level. At Aston Martin we are proud to be doing such justice to our heritage while, as the unprecedented performance of the Vanquish Volante shows, keeping our eyes firmly focused on the future.”

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante view from above — *The Aston Martin Vanquish Volante is called the fastest front-engine convertible in the world. – Aston Martin photo*

Powertrain

The first Aston Martin fitted with a V12 engine was the DB7 Vantage, available both as a coupe and Volante, launched in 2000. The latest V12 motor has nearly double the power of the original.

The newest power plant pumps out its maximum torque between 2,500 and 5,000 rpm.

The motor sends power to the rear wheels via an eight-speed ZF transmission, which is located within the rear axle for optimal weight distribution. The car has the same E-differential as the coupe, which can transition from fully open to fully locked within 135 milliseconds.

The benefit of this E-diff, combined with an electronic stability system, is that dynamic capability is improved for greater agility and low and medium speed cornering and it allows for greater control in oversteer and high-speed lane changes, Aston Martin said.

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante view from rear — *The Aston Martin Vanquish was designed to not lose any performance capability in convertible form. – Aston Martin photo*

“The drive to ensure Vanquish Volante delivered the same class leading performance as the Vanquish Coupe meant that, from inception, the engineering team worked on both Coupe and Volante simultaneously, allowing us to retain the dynamic capabilities and character of Vanquish Coupe with no compromise upon removing the roof,” said Simon Newton, director of vehicle performance and attributes, in the release. “Optimizations made to the body structure combined with specific chassis tuning ensures that Vanquish Volante makes the same headlines as Coupe for its outrageous performance and capability, now with the extra enjoyment of roof-down driving.”

The convertible has its own suspension setup to account for the different weight distribution. Aston Martin said the car’s Bilstein DTX dampers provide an outstanding level of wheel control in each drive mode and provide a greater distinction between the different modes than has been possible before.

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante interior — *There’s a high level of attention paid to luxury with the Aston Martin Vanquish Volante. – Aston Martin photo*

Inside goods

Audio lovers are treated to a 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system.

There are also modern touches, including a 10.25-inch driver display and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment screen with full online connectivity with single- and multi-finger gesture control, as well as physical switchgear.

Aston Martin said buyers can choose from an extensive list of interior and exterior customization combinations, and if they need more, they can also use the Q by Aston Martin customization service that will allow them to work with creative designers to create a bespoke car.

Aston Martin said the Vanquish Volante will be available in limited numbers, with the first deliveries expected in the third quarter of 2025.

A few more photos

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante view of rear and side

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante rear wheel — *The Aston Martin Vanquish Volante is a low-volume model. – Aston Martin photos*

More details are available on the Aston Martin website.