アストンマーティンのV12ドロップトップモデル「DBSスーパーレッジェーラ・ヴォランテ」が遂にデビュー。ダウンフォース量はクーペ比僅か－3kgのハイパフォーマンスモデル
～オープンモデル「DBSスーパーレッジェーラ・ヴォランテ」が遂に登場～
アストンマーティンのハイパフォーマンスモデル「DBSスーパーレッジェーラ」をベースにしたオープンモデル「DBSスーパーレッジェーラ・ヴォランテ(DBS Superleggera Volante)」が遂にデビューしました。
今回のモデルは、フラッグシップオープンモデルとして登場し、クーペから得られた強力なパワーとアグレッシブなスタイル、そしてクーペ本来のパワーを維持したアストンマーティン史上最強のオープンモデルとなります。
～パフォーマンスはクーペとほぼ変わらず～
「DBSスーパーレッジェーラ・ヴォランテ」は、フロントに大口化されたグリルに加えることでフロントブレーキに空気を大量に取り込んで冷却効果を向上、そしてワイドなフロントスプリッターを装備することでクーペとほぼ同じ外観を持ちながらもパフォーマンスも改善されているとのことで、クーペモデルと比較して最大速度到達時のダウンフォース量は僅か3kgだけ少なっているとのこと。
リヤデザインはこんな感じ。
非常にスタイリッシュなデュアルディフューザーを装着していて、清潔感に加えて揚力を可能な限り効率的に抑える効果があるとのこと。
なお、荷室のすぐ後ろには電動でトップルーフを収容するスペースが設けられ、AerobladeⅡと呼ばれるシステムが改良されているようです。
気になるパワートレインについては、「DBSスーパーレッジェーラ」から流用された排気量5.2L V型12気筒ツインターボエンジンを搭載し、最高出力725ps／最大トルク900Nmを発揮。トランスミッションはZF8速ATを搭載します。
なお、直線でのパフォーマンス性においては、0-100km/hの加速時間は3.6秒(クーペ比＋0.2秒)、最高時速は340km/hにまで到達するとのことです。
インテリアはこんな感じ。
シートバック等のブラックの部分にはカーボンファイバを採用していることも多く、紳士的ながらもスポーティな一面も見せる美しいインテリアを採用します。
アストンマーティンのエグゼクティブバイスプレジデント兼CCOのMarek Reichman氏によれば、「アストンマーティンのV12エンジンのユニークなダイナミクスや、美しいながらも荒々しいデザイン、そして紛れもない高級なデザインを持ちます。我々にしかできないユニークで刺激的なドライビング体験をヴォランテにて提供していきます」とのこと。
なお、このモデルは今秋以降より生産されるとのことで、価格帯としては約3,690万円からとなっています。
～プレスリリース～
新型「DBSスーパーレッジェーラ・ヴォランテ」のプレスリリース内容は以下の通りとなっています。
24 April, Gaydon: Aston Martin has opened the roof on its ultimate open-top driving
experience; the new DBS Superleggera Volante. Combining three iconic nameplates in one
flagship model, the new DBS Superleggera Volante delivers all the evocative talent of the
British marque’s critically-acclaimed Super GT flagship – the magnificent DBS Superleggera
– and blends it with class-leading convertible technology.The second Aston Martin to carry the Volante name following the introduction of the
company’s Second Century Plan, DBS Superleggera Volante has been designed in-house
under the guidance of Executive Vice President & Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman.
With the aim to create the most beautiful flagship Volante on the market, Aston Martin’s
primary mission has also been to retain the coupe’s powerful dynamics, aggressive poise
and astonishing performance.Executive Vice President & Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman said: “DBS
Superleggera produces a spectacular and relentless level of performance and so for the
Volante, we focussed on bringing that extra level of sensory overload that only an open-topSuper GT can deliver inside the cabin. With the unique dynamics, beautiful yet brutish
design and the unmistakable harmonics of Aston Martin’s 5.2-litre V12 engine, we believe
we have delivered a unique and unforgettable driving experience that is synonymous with
the traditions of the Volante name.”Powered by Aston Martin’s own 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12, producing 715BHP 900Nm of
torque, and with a top speed of 211mph, the DBS Superleggera Volante boasts ferocious
acceleration. While covering 0-62mph in just 3.6 seconds and 0-100mph in 6.7 seconds.DBS Superleggera Volante continues the aerodynamic masterpiece of the coupe model,
commanding and exploiting the surface airflow to maximum effect. At the front, the car’s
splitter and airdam work in unison, accelerating airflow underneath the front of the car to
deliver true downforce and assist cooling by feeding air to the front brakes. The new deeper
side strake draws more air from the front wheel arch to reduce lift and aid high-speed
stability.Behind the front wheels, the ‘curlicue’ allows air to escape and flow smoothly along the car’s
flanks, while the double diffuser at the rear allows air to exit cleanly and neutralise lift as
efficiently as possible. A revised iteration – to accommodate the Volante’s clothed roofline –
of the revolutionary Aeroblade ll system continues to deliver additional downforce at the
car’s rear. At VMAX, DBS Superleggera Volante produces 177kg of downforce, just 3kg less
than the coupe, an impressive feat when considering the car’s fundamental aerodynamic
changes.Each dynamic driving mode brings its own level of noise too, feeding the level of emotional
character and connection. In GT mode, the engine note simmers, but select Sport or Sport
Plus and the acoustics become progressively more intense. Conversely, when you wish to
be discreet, ‘quiet start’ offers a low-key alternative to DBS Superleggera Volante’s
otherwise rousing flare of revs on start-up.900Nm of torque is fed via a carbon-fibre prop shaft to a new ZF 8-speed automatic
transmission mounted at the back of the car. Strengthened to cope with the V12’s massive
torque output, this transmission also has a shorter final drive for increased responsiveness
and in-gear acceleration. Specially developed adaptive software gauges the conditions the
car is operating in, along with the driver’s demands, to ensure the car is in exactly the right
gear at the right time.Volante is a name that can only be attributed to convertible cars bearing the iconic Aston
Martin wings badge, and thus the defining feature of any Volante is its roof. An advanced
fabric system allows for an innovative and beautiful formed flowing roof line. Incorporating
eight layers of insulation materials and acoustically enhancing materials, the canopy greatly
improves the comfort of the interior cabin for all occupants when up, but allows a true
orchestra of sound to pour into the cabin when retracted.The authentic soundtrack delivered by the car’s powertrain is a critical hallmark of the
Volante experience and typically, the DBS Superleggera Volante has been tuned to provide
incredible sound quality synonymous with an Aston Martin Super GT. Equipped with a quad
exhaust system DBS Superleggera Volante delivers a pure, harmonic and authentic voice,
unmatched by its rivals.Aston Martin’s engineers have worked hard to ensure the best possible roof and rear
package is achieved, while still delivering conflicting targets of styling and durability. With a
class-leading stack height of 260mm for the car’s folded roof, DBS Superleggera Volante
maintains a smooth seamless rear profile and maximised luggage capacity. Roof operation
takes 14 seconds to open and 16 seconds to close and can be operated from inside or, for
added convenience, from the remote key within a two-metre radius of the car.Exposed to conditions as extreme as the heat of Death Valley and the extremities of the
Arctic Circle during development, the roof mechanism has been put through more than
100,000 cycles. Simulating 10 years of usage into a one-month test, the functional capability
of the roof mechanism has been thoroughly tested.Continuing Aston Martin’s persistence for offering extensive levels of customisation, DBS
Superleggera Volante’s hood is available in eight distinct colours including Bordeaux Red,
Atlantic Blue and Titan Grey. The hood can be further personalised on the inside, with a
further six Rokona headliners. For the first time on an Aston Martin Volante model, the
window screen surround is available with a 2×2 twill carbon fibre finish, with the option to
continue that theme to the car’s tonneau cover and rear waterfall. Large pieces of finely-
woven carbon fibre pieces replace what was once swathed in leather and for the most
exclusive specifications, tinted carbon fibre is also available for selection.
Aston Martin Lagonda President and Group CEO, Dr Andy Palmer, said of the DBS
Superleggera Volante: “There is nothing on earth that compares to the roar of an Aston
Martin V12 and I believe that the DBS Superleggera Volante provides one of the greatestsensory experiences in the automotive world. This is truly a testament to the no compromise
approach of our engineers and designers, to deliver the two key aspects of a convertible
Super GT. Exceptional performance in an irresistible form, DBS Superleggera has justifiably
won the hearts and minds of Super GT lovers the world over, and the Volante takes this
concept to the next level”.DBS Superleggera Volante is priced at £247,500 (RRP inc Tax)* in the UK, €295,500 (RRP
in Tax)* in Germany and $329,100 (MSRP inc. Gas Guzzler Tax)* in the US. Deliveries are
set to begin from Q3 2019.
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