August 14, The Stan Martin DB12 Volante is officially launched, with an official recommended starting retail price of 2.718 million yuan. It is reported that the new car will have its world premiere at Monterey Car Week in California this week, with production starting in the third quarter of 2023, and the first batch of deliveries in Greater China starting in the fourth quarter of 2023.
The DB12 Volante roadster was developed simultaneously with its coupe. The main difference between the two in terms of appearance is the roof design. The DB12 Volante adopts a soft-top convertible design and is available in black (standard), red, blue and black and silver. Colors available. In terms of specific details, the design team used the K-shaped folding hood to achieve a low-waistline appearance, and the tight fabric cover gave Volante's distinctive shape.
It is reported that the electric K-shaped folding hood has a stacking height of 260 mm, thereby maximizing storage space. The fabric roof uses 8 layers of insulation material, which enhances the sound insulation effect and also improves the comfort inside the car. At a speed of 56 km/h, it takes 14 seconds and 16 seconds to open and close the hood. At the same time, as long as the driver is within 2 meters of the car, he can operate it through the remote control key.
In terms of interior, the new car adopts Aston Martin’s new generation infotainment system, which was developed from scratch and is Aston Martin’s first self-developed infotainment system: it is independently customized and combined with industry-leading Collaborate with hardware, user interface, user experience and audio system vendors. In addition, Aston Martin has also launched a new smart connected application (APP), which is specially developed for iOS and Android systems, allowing guests to interact, control and provide feedback with DB12 through personal devices.
The new system is a fully integrated multi-screen system with complete online networking capabilities, using 10.25-inch pure black touchscreen technology display with fully capacitive single and multi-finger gesture control. Given the need to strike a balance between touchscreen commands and the good tactility of physical switches, key physical operation buttons for gear selection, driving mode selection, heating and ventilation are retained. In addition, there are override switches for the chassis, ESP and exhaust, lane assist and park distance control systems, ensuring that the most commonly used control buttons are always within reach.
In addition, the wooden trim panels or carbon fiber panels on the seat backs of the new cars echo the door trim panels, creating a unique visual interest and luxurious feeling when the convertible is open. Customized infotainment system, Bowers & Wilkins surround sound flagship audio and human-machine interface system.
The new car’s new navigation system has online networking capabilities, providing a smarter, faster, and more information-rich experience. New 3D maps provide intuitive, clear instructions with lane guidance and real-time traffic overlays. Dynamic routing of the connection avoids unnecessary delays, and satellite view assists drivers who like to see details, with satellite view dynamically downloaded during the drive to provide a visual representation of the surrounding area. The new car’s navigation system and the new Aston Martin Connected App feature WHAT3WORDS destination input for precise positioning anywhere in the world. Passengers can also seamlessly access their device apps via wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (not available in mainland China).
In terms of power, the DB12 Volante is equipped with a 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 680 horsepower and a maximum torque of 800 Nm. The transmission is matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission. According to official data, the new car accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 3.7 seconds.Top speed: 325 km/h.
Aston Martin Chief Technical Officer Roberto Fedeli said of the new DB12 Volante: “The Volante has all the hallmarks of the DB12 SUPER GT and we have retained the best-in-class performance and handling , it’s testament to the huge success of the DB12 platform and the work we’ve done to maintain its exceptional powertrain and chassis strengths that the DB12 Volante no longer means ‘soft’. choice, it delivers the excitement of a true sports car, delivering the unique sense of fun and satisfaction that only an Aston Martin roadster can provide."
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Editor: Xu Zhenyu