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Aston Martin DBS Volante Launches in Dallas
2009-09-09
DALLAS - The new Aston Martin DBS Volante will be previewed for the first time to customers in the Southwest at an exclusive reception and driving event to be held at Aston Martin Dallas on September 16 and 17. The occasion is part of a series of launch activities taking place throughout North America for the luxury sports car brand’s new flagship model and 16th convertible in its 95 year history.
The new DBS Volante fuses race-bred technology and design excellence with the unbeatable sensation of open-air motoring. Featuring a motorised retractable fabric roof, the DBS’s beautiful profile is preserved whether up or down. When the roof is closed, it provides a warm comfortable ambience and when open, it neatly disappears behind the new tonneau cover at the touch of a button.
‘Volante’, meaning: ‘moving with light rapidity’, perfectly defines the performance potential and the dynamic characteristics of the DBS Volante. In standard specification, the DBS has a rear-mounted six-speed manual gearbox, while an automatic six-speed ‘Touchtronic’ option is also available. As with the coupe, the Volante is offered with carbon ceramic brakes as standard providing exceptional stopping power. Benefitting from materials derived from the motorsport and aerospace industries, the bonnet, front wings and boot lid are made from carbon fibre all helping to reduce weight.
Power is provided by Aston Martin’s hand-built all alloy 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 510 bhp and 420 lb ft of torque with a top speed of 191 mph and 0-62 mph time of 4.3 seconds. The nature of the V12, and in particular the torque available at all engine speeds, serves to provide effortless driving in all situations.
The DBS Volante draws on Aston Martin’s extensive experience in designing iconic convertibles and is a 2+2 featuring two occasional rear seats, ideal for younger persons or extra luggage. The DBS Volante also comes with Bang & Olufsen’s renowned ‘BeoSound DBS’ in-car entertainment system, featuring 13 speakers as standard equipment. The BeoSound DBS was expertly tuned by Bang & Olufsen’s Tonmeisters and Aston Martin’s acoustic engineers specifically for the Volante resulting in a system that senses when the roof has been retracted and adjusts the sound stage to compensate for extra wind noise, providing an unrivalled automotive audio experience.
Kurt Fegraeus, Managing Partner of Aston Martin Dallas said, “We’re proud to represent Aston Martin and look forward to previewing the DBS Volante with our customers here in North Texas. Few will see one of these rare cars and even fewer have the opportunity to own one. Our launch event will give our clientele the chance to experience the DBS Volante’s combination of engineering excellence and design perfection.”
Aston Martin of Dallas offers the complete line of Aston models including the DBS, DB9 and V8 Vantage. The museum-inspired facility offers owners a two-story private club that is available 24 hours a day. Additional information about Aston Martin of Dallas is available at www.astonmartindallas.com
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Further Contact:
TimePiece PR for Aston Martin Dallas (North Texas media only)
Scott Black at 214 520 3430 / sblack@tprm-usa.com
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