Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante 2019

According to Aston Martin, the name DBS Superleggera Volante brings together three of the marque’s significant nameplates: DBS, Superleggera and Volante. “Volante” has long been used for Aston Martin convertibles, while “Superleggera” evokes the company’s historic association with lightweight Touring coachwork. Despite that reference, the car is not a stripped-out sports machine; it retains four seats and a clear grand-touring purpose.

Aston Martin stated in April 2019 that DBS Superleggera Volante deliveries would begin in the third quarter of 2019. The company’s subsequent financial materials confirm the model’s launch and deliveries during that period. No total production figure specific to the 2019 Volante is included here because a clearly published official number for this body style has not been identified. The car was presented as a high-end series-production model with extensive personalization opportunities, rather than as a numbered limited edition with a declared production cap.

Contemporary road tests generally praised the combination of extreme performance, grand-touring comfort and visual presence. Top Gear highlighted the V12’s theatrical character, the car’s ability to cover ground effortlessly and its imposing design, while also pointing to the convertible’s considerable weight, awkward interface and challenging traction when the full 900 Nm is deployed. Auto Express likewise found the Volante highly impressive, emphasizing its ability to combine violent acceleration with long-distance usability. The overall reception was positive but not uncritical: price, size, weight and an interior interface that felt less sophisticated than the rest of the car were recurring reservations.