The Aston Martin Vanquish Volante is the world’s most powerful front-engine convertible, and it’s confirmed for SA.
The Aston Martin Vanquish Volante is locked in for a South African market introduction, with the first deliveries taking place around the 3rd quarter of 2025. A production output of under 1 000 units annually will help keep the supercar exclusive.
The reveal of this striking drop-top supercar coincides with the brand’s 60th anniversary and the claims are bold. The Aston Martin Vanquish Volante is the world’s fastest and most powerful front-engine production car on sale.
Outputs are staggering. From a twin-turbocharged 5.2-litre V12 petrol engine, there’s 614 kW and 1 000 Nm and that goes to the rear wheels via an 8-sped ZF automatic gearbox. Naturally, the progression from coupe to convertible requires some platform changes as the lack of a rigid roof compromises integrity, but the additional reinforcement and roof mechanism adds just 95 kg. Aston Martin re-configured the suspension too.
In terms of sheer performance, this British brute is good for a 344 kph top speed, with a 0-100 kph claimed sprint time of 3.4 seconds. The roof can be tucked away in 14 seconds and Aston Martin claims this fabric roof offers great thermal insulation and acoustic enhancements.
At this price point of just over R10 million, you’d think you’d be getting it all and to a degree you are, with twin 10.25-inch digital screens for the infotainment and instrument cluster and a vehicle-specific 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system.
But, there’s some additional money to be made and besides, who wouldn’t want the carbon fibre performance seats, a titanium exhaust system for more noise and the matching luggage?
How much is the Aston Martin Vanquish Volante in SA?
The new Aston Martin will be touching down in the 3rd quarter of 2025 with a price tag of R10 749 000, and the order books have opened.
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