Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe vs. Volante: Which Is The Best?

By Tyler Rampersaud
1 year Ago

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Aston Martin has been celebrated for decades as a purveyor of some of the most stunning, powerful, luxurious, and beautiful grand tourers that the world has ever seen. In fact, its inclusion in blockbuster film franchises, most prominently the 007 films, has given the British manufacturer pop culture icon status. Add Aston Martin’s racing success to the mix and you have a name that is very well respected in the automotive world.

Aston Martin’s cream-of-the-crop Super GT is the DBS, with a twin-turbocharged V12 engine capable of 715 horsepower and 664 lb/ft of torque. With said engine being front-mid mounted, the car also featured excellent weight distribution, as well as amazing downforce for a 0-60 time of under 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 211 mph. All of this incredible performance is wrapped in one of the most elegant and beautiful packages the automotive industry has to offer in both a coupe and a Volante (convertible) form, but there’s one catch.

With the reveal of the DBS 770 Ultimate, the DBS is about to leave production, and so is the V12 from Aston Martin’s lineup as a whole. If you want one of these excellent grand tourers which are part of a dying breed, the clock is ticking to get your hands on one before it’s too late. However, with the choice of the DBS Superleggera coupe and the DBS Superleggera Volante, it’s tough to decide which one to get.

What is the difference between the DBS Superleggera and the DBS Superleggera Volante?

Aston Martin uses the name “Volante” to distinguish some of its convertible models, and this is the case for the DBS Superleggera Volante. The Volante version features a convertible soft top, and while oftentimes convertible roofs can compromise performance, Aston Martin’s excellent engineering ensures that despite being a convertible, the performance of the Volante is nearly identical to its coupe counterpart. However, if you’re seeking out a car that you can bring to the racetrack, the coupe version will come out on top. The Volante is an excellent choice for drivers who want spirited performance and an incredibly fun time on a weekend drive through winding roads.

What does the “Superleggera” mean in the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera?

The name “Superleggera” comes from Aston Martin’s history, and more specifically, it traces back to Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera, an Italian coachbuilder that worked with Aston Martin in the 1960s and 1970s.

What is the Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate?

The DBS 770 Ultimate is the final edition of the Aston Martin DBS. Named for its metric horsepower figure, its power comes up to a staggering 759 horsepower, and other performance tweaks throughout make it the most potent DBS that Aston Martin could muster. Available both as a coupe and a Volante, the sold-out car is limited to 499 examples and is the epic swan song to an incredible performance machine.