Geneva motor show 2009 - Aston Martin DBS Volante
03 March 2009
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Then the Aston DBS Volante is the car for you.
The car has a fabric roof that opens and closes at the push of a button. It takes 14 seconds to go down and can operate at speeds of up to 30mph.
The car is powered by Aston 's 510bhp 6.0-litre V12 engine, which has 420lb ft of pulling power. The car has a top speed of 191mph and can blast from 0-62mph in 4.3sec.
A six-speed manual gearbox is standard, but buyers can opt for a six-speed semi–automatic unit.
As with the coupe version, the Volante has carbon ceramic brakes as standard. Buyers can opt for 20-inch alloy wheels that reduce weight by 8kg.
Aston describes the car as a 2+2, saying the rear seats are for 'younger persons or extra luggage'.
A Bang & Olufsen BeoSound DBS stereo takes care of music, featuring 13 speakers and a system that automatically detects if the roof is up or down and adjusts accordingly.
The Aston DBS Volante will go on sale this autumn. Prices start from around £135,000.
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