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Aston Martin Perkenal Vanquish Volante 2025: Gabungan Kemewahan, Prestasi dan Reka Bentuk Ikonik

Aston Martin mempunyai sejarah yang kaya dalam menghasilkan model convertible yang menakjubkan, menggabungkan kemewahan, prestasi dan reka bentuk abadi. Sejak memperkenalkan model convertible pertamanya, DB2 Drophead Coupé pada awal 1950-an, Aston Martin terus memperhalusi barisan roadster mereka. Dari DB5 Volante ikonik pada tahun 1960-an hingga model moden seperti Vantage Roadster dan DBS Volante, setiap model melambangkan komitmen jenama ini terhadap ketukangan dan keseronokan pemanduan.

Vanquish Volante 2025: Era Baharu dalam Dunia Convertible

Untuk tahun 2025, Aston Martin secara rasmi telah mendedahkan Vanquish Volante, model convertible paling berkuasa dalam sejarah jenama ini. Sebagai model produksi convertible yang terpantas Aston Martin, Vanquish Volante berkongsi DNA prestasi luar biasa dengan versi coupe, menjadikannya salah satu kereta enjin hadapan paling berprestasi di dunia.

Kuasa dan Prestasi Luar Biasa

Vanquish Volante dikuasakan oleh enjin V12 5.2 liter twin-turbo yang menghasilkan 835PS dan 1000Nm tork. Dengan kelajuan maksimum 344km/j, ia menawarkan pengalaman pemanduan convertible yang tiada tandingan. Kuasa dihantar ke roda belakang melalui transmisi automatik ZF lapan kelajuan, dipadankan dengan pembeza belakang kawalan elektronik (E-diff). Sistem ini membolehkan peralihan daripada convertible sepenuhnya kepada terkunci dalam hanya 135 milisaat, meningkatkan ketangkasan di selekoh tajam dan kestabilan pada kelajuan tinggi.

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Aston Martin Vanquish Volante: The Ultimate Grand Tourer

Aston Martin has a rich history of producing stunning convertibles that blend luxury, performance, and timeless design. The marque introduced its first open-top model, the DB2 Drophead Coupé, in the early 1950s, setting the stage for a lineage of elegant and powerful roadsters. Over the decades, Aston Martin has refined its convertible offerings, from the iconic DB5 Volante of the 1960s to modern masterpieces like the Vantage Roadster and DBS Volante. Each model embodies the brand’s commitment to craftsmanship and driving exhilaration, making Aston Martin convertibles a symbol of prestige and open-air motoring excellence.

Enter 2025, Aston Martin has officially revealed the highly anticipated Vanquish Volante, marking the latest evolution of the iconic Volante lineage. As the fastest and most powerful open-top series production Aston Martin to date, the Vanquish Volante stands alongside its coupe counterpart as the most formidable front-engine production car available today.

Power and Performance

At the heart of the Vanquish Volante lies Aston Martin’s new 5.2-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine, delivering a staggering 835PS and 1000Nm of torque. With a top speed of 344km/h, the vehicle promises a visceral open-air driving experience like no other. Despite its convertible form, the Vanquish Volante retains the coupe’s dynamic precision and agility, offering uncompromising performance.

Power is sent to the rear wheels via an advanced eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox, integrated with an electronically controlled rear differential (E-diff). This system transitions from fully open to locked in just 135 milliseconds, enhancing agility in tight corners while maintaining stability at high speeds. The vehicle’s chassis is underpinned by a bonded aluminum structure, which provides 75% increased lateral stiffness compared to its predecessor. The result is a dynamic and refined ride that balances grand touring comfort with supercar-level handling.

Suspension and Driving Modes

The Vanquish Volante features bespoke suspension tuning to accommodate its unique weight distribution. Advanced Bilstein DTX dampers offer superior wheel control across different drive modes, which include GT, Sport, and Sport+. GT mode delivers a smooth, long-distance touring experience, while Sport and Sport+ progressively tighten body control and response, ensuring an exhilarating ride.

The model also benefits from carbon-ceramic brakes as standard, reducing overall weight by 27kg while providing exceptional stopping power. The brakes work in tandem with a bespoke Pirelli P ZERO tire, designed exclusively for Vanquish, ensuring optimal grip in various driving conditions.

Design and Engineering

Staying true to Aston Martin’s design ethos, the Vanquish Volante features a sleek and muscular stance, accentuated by signature aerodynamic elements. The car retains the dramatic front-end styling of the coupe, including F1-inspired thermos louvres for efficient cooling. At the rear, a distinctive Kamm tail and floating ‘Shield’ design enhance aerodynamics and aesthetics. The frameless door mirrors and flush-fit door handles contribute to the vehicle’s seamless, sculpted profile.

The lightweight K-fold fabric roof can be operated in just 14 seconds when opening and 16 seconds when closing, even while driving at speeds up to 50km/h. Advanced thermal insulation ensures an interior experience comparable to the coupe, maintaining class-leading refinement and acoustic performance.

Interior and Advanced Technology

Inside, the Vanquish Volante embodies precision craftsmanship with a two-seat layout that enhances driver engagement. The interior architecture mirrors that of the coupe, featuring a lowered center console that enhances the feeling of cabin space. A blend of modern touchscreen technology and tactile physical switchgear ensures intuitive operation, preserving the brand’s signature ultra-luxury experience.

Aston Martin’s latest digital infotainment system, housed within a 10.25-inch display, offers seamless connectivity and advanced navigation features. Naturally, the Vanquish Volante comes with Bowers & Wilkins’ finest audio system as standard. Expertly tuned for the car, its 15-speaker surround sound delivers an unforgettable listening experience

The optional titanium exhaust system further enhances the driving experience, producing an unmistakable V12 soundtrack while reducing weight by 10.5kg.

With the introduction of the Vanquish Volante, Aston Martin solidifies its reputation for crafting ultra-luxury, high-performance convertibles. The model stands as a testament to six decades of Volante excellence, combining state-of-the-art engineering with timeless design to deliver an unparalleled driving experience.

Maserati Memperkenalkan GranCabrio Folgore – 818hp, 447km Jarak Memandu

Maserati telah memperkenalkan kereta terbarunya, GranCabrio Folgore, menambah pilihan elektrik kepada dunia kereta convertible. Ia menyertai kumpulan kecil convertible elektrik yang tersedia hari ini. Versi open-top GranTurismo Folgore ini berkongsi enjin dan ciri utamanya dengan versi coupe, menjanjikan pemanduan mendebarkan tanpa pelepasan sifar.

GranCabrio Folgore mempunyai tiga motor elektrik berteknologi tinggi, masing-masing dengan pengawal kuasanya sendiri. Dua motor duduk di belakang, manakala satu di hadapan, memberikan kereta itu jumlah keluaran berkuasa sebanyak 818hp dalam mod “MaxBoost”. Walaupun dalam mod biasa, ia masih menawarkan 751hp yang mengagumkan.

Kereta elektrik ini dijana oleh pek bateri litium-ion berbentuk T yang diletakkan secara strategik di antara dan di belakang tempat duduk untuk mengekalkan bentuk convertible klasik yang utuh. Dengan kapasiti 92.5 kWj, bateri boleh mengecas dengan cepat, dengan brek penjanaan semula yang boleh menyerap banyak kuasa untuk letupan pendek dan pengecasan stabil di stesen yang serasi. Untuk menangani sebarang isu mengenai stesen pengecasan, Maserati telah menambah sistem “DC Booster” onboard, membolehkan ia mengecas pada 50kW dari stesen lama.

 

Selain daripada enjin canggihnya, GranCabrio Folgore hadir dengan teknologi pintar untuk meningkatkan julat dan kecekapannya, seperti brek regeneratif dan sistem panduan untuk membantu anda memanfaatkan sepenuhnya bateri anda. Ia dikatakan mempunyai jarak memandu 447km pada kitaran WLTP Eropah, menjadikannya hebat untuk pemanduan jauh tanpa mengorbankan prestasi.

Di dalam, GranCabrio Folgore dilengkapi dengan ciri-ciri mewah seperti sistem bunyi terkemuka dengan sehingga 16 pembesar suara, tempat duduk heated untuk keselesaan tambahan, dan kabin yang direka dengan cantik berbaloi dengan harga yang tinggi.

Walaupun kami belum mempunyai harga dan ketersediaan yang tepat, GranCabrio Folgore bersedia untuk membuat percikan besar dalam pasaran kereta elektrik, menawarkan pemandu gabungan istimewa kemewahan, prestasi dan keramahan alam dalam pakej boleh tukar yang menakjubkan.

Made in Thunder: The Maserati GranCabrio Folgore

Maserati’s latest offering, the GranCabrio Folgore, introduces an electrifying twist to the world of convertibles, joining the ranks of a select few electric drop-tops available in the market. This open-air alternative to the GranTurismo Folgore shares its drivetrain and core features with its coupe counterpart, promising an exhilarating driving experience with zero emissions.

At the heart of the GranCabrio Folgore lies a cutting-edge drivetrain comprised of three radial-flux permanent-magnet motors, each equipped with its own silicon carbide inverter. With two motors positioned at the rear and one at the front, the GranCabrio boasts a formidable peak output of 818hp in “MaxBoost” mode, delivering impressive performance on demand. In standard operation, the car offers a still-impressive 751hp.

Powering this electric marvel is a T-shaped lithium-ion battery pack, strategically located between and behind the passengers to preserve the GranCabrio’s classic proportions. With a capacity of 92.5 kWh, the battery pack enables rapid charging capabilities, with regenerative braking capable of absorbing up to 400kW for short bursts and continuous charging at 270kW from compatible stations. To address potential charging infrastructure limitations, Maserati has equipped the GranCabrio with an onboard “DC Booster” system, allowing it to charge at 50kW from older stations.

In addition to its advanced drivetrain, the GranCabrio Folgore features innovative technology to optimise range and efficiency, including regenerative braking paddles and a guidance system to maximise available range. With a stated range of 447km on the European WLTP cycle, the GranCabrio offers impressive long-distance capabilities without compromising on performance.

Complementing its electrifying performance is a luxurious interior equipped with premium amenities, including a high-end sound system with up to 16 speakers, seat-mounted heaters for enhanced comfort, and a meticulously crafted cabin befitting its six-figure price tag.

While exact pricing and availability details are yet to be announced, the GranCabrio Folgore is poised to make a grand entrance into the electric vehicle market, offering discerning drivers a unique blend of luxury, performance, and sustainability in a captivating convertible package.

Ferrari Roma Spider Launched In Malaysia From RM3.2 Million

Ital Auto Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the official importer and distributor of Ferrari cars in Malaysia, unveiled the Ferrari Roma Spider at their recently revealed showroom in Kuala Lumpur. As the latest addition to the iconic line of Prancing Horse Spiders, the Roma Spider pays homage to the carefree lifestyle of the 1950s and 60s, offering customers the option of a soft top—a first for a front-engined Ferrari in 54 years since the 1969 365 GTS4.

The soft-top design of the Roma Spider reflects a novel and modern approach, emphasising the car’s exuberant character. It comes with extensive personalisation options, featuring sophisticated, bespoke fabrics and contrasting stitching. The soft top can be deployed in just 13.5 seconds, operable at speeds of up to 60 km/h. Its compact design not only allows for a larger boot but also enhances the car’s overall versatility. A patented wind deflector integrated into the rear bench backrest contributes to in-car comfort without occupying additional space.

Retaining the excellent dynamic characteristics of the Ferrari Roma, the Spider boasts a best-in-class weight/power ratio, thanks to its soft top and all-aluminium chassis, housing a potent 620PS, 760Nm of torque twin-turbo V8 engine. The engine, part of the award-winning V8 turbo family, is coupled with Ferrari’s renowned 8-speed DCT, known for rapid shift times, comfort, and mechanical efficiency.

The Ferrari Roma Spider offers not only ease of driving but also exceptional dynamism and responsiveness, making it an ideal companion for both out-of-town weekends and extended journeys. It maintains the exhilarating Ferrari V8 soundtrack, coupled with features enhancing versatility, including a category-topping boot size, wireless connectivity via Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and Wi-Fi.

Designed under the leadership of Flavio Manzoni, the Ferrari Roma Spider aims to extend the concept of “La Nuova Dolce Vita” for elegant, carefree driving ‘en plein air.’ The sophisticated fabric soft top preserves the coupé’s proportions seamlessly, and the exterior design focuses on clean lines and absolute symbiosis between elements. The proportions and volumes align with Ferrari’s front-engined GT tradition, complemented by modern touches for contemporary style.

The cabin of the Ferrari Roma Spider follows the dual cockpit concept, providing separate spaces for the driver and passenger. The symmetrical layout creates an organic distribution of spaces and functional elements, ensuring an immersive driving experience. High-tech features include a digital instrument cluster, optional passenger display, and a central 8.4” display for infotainment and climate control functions. The steering wheel’s Human-Machine Interface (HMI) incorporates touch controls for a refined driving experience.

Aerodynamics played a crucial role in the Ferrari Roma Spider’s development, considering the impact of the fabric soft top on bodywork geometries. The active spoiler, concealed in the rear lid, adjusts to three different positions, optimising downforce based on speed and driving conditions. Attention to aerodynamic comfort with the top-down minimises turbulence and wind noise in the cabin.

The car’s dynamics benefit from the Side Slip Control System (SSC) and Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer, providing precise handling and traction performance. The Manettino offers five positions, including the new ‘Race’ position, enhancing driving fun. The chassis, derived from the Ferrari Roma, incorporates new components, ensuring exceptional torsional rigidity and beam stiffness.

With a focus on client service, Ferrari offers an extended seven-year maintenance program for the Roma Spider, covering regular maintenance for the first seven years of the car’s life. This exclusive service ensures peak performance and safety over the years and is also available for pre-owned Ferraris. The Ferrari Roma Spider is available in Malaysia, starting from RM3,200,000.00, inclusive of duties and taxes.

Gordon Murray’s T.33 Spider Unveiled, Only 100 Units To Be Produced

Gordon Murray, designer of the Brabham and McLaren F1 racing cars and the McLaren F1  road car, has revealed the fourth product of his company, Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA). It’s the T.33 Spider, a topless version of the T.33 Coupe which was unveiled in January 2022.

Developed in parallel with the coupe and sharing the same ultralight carbonfibre monocoque construction, the T.33 Spider has been engineered with greater torsional stiffness as it does not have the roof structure. However, with the stringent and meticulous weight-saving approaches taken, the Spider is just 18 kgs heavier than the 1,090 kg coupe.

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Ferrari Roma Spider – A Soft-Top Convertible From Ferrari After 18 Years

With the new Spider variant of the Roma, Ferrari adds another convertible to its range which also replaces the Portofino M that was launched in 2020. The Roma Spider has much of its platform similar to the coupe (which was introduced in Malaysia in September 2021) but with a folding fabric soft-top in place of the solid metal roof.

Recalling the Italian lifestyle of the 1950s and 1960s, the Roma Spider marks a return of a soft-top to the sportscar maker’s range on a front-engined model 54 years after the 1969 365 GTS4. It’s also the first soft-top convertible from Ferrari since the F430 18 years ago.

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Nissan Max-Out Convertible EV Concept Becomes A Reality

With digital renderings these days, it is possible to present a new vehicle design so realistically that it seems like an actual model. However, it is still 2-dimensional and while there can be many angles (and the image can even be rotated and zoomed in and out), there’s nothing like a physical model in 3-dimensional form.

In 2021, at the Nissan Ambition 2030 presentation, Nissan showed three concept cars – only in virtual form – as a preview of its future range of fully electric models. Among them was a concept called the Max-Out which was a topless low-slung 2-seater. As a convertible, it suggested a sporty and fun experience, perhaps assuring people that even with electric power, cars will still be fun to drive.

Of the three concept models, Nissan decided to turn the Max-Out into reality and has built one unit. The model is part of the Nissan Futures event in Tokyo which showcases how Nissan is shaping the future of sustainable mobility and innovative design.

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Weismann Reveals Technical Details Of Project Thunderball

Weismann, a German luxury carmaker, was around as far back as 1988 but did not have much visibility. After disappearing for a while due to financial problems, it reappeared in 2016 and announced a plan to develop new models.

The first of these models, which has ‘Project Thunderball’ as its codename, will the world’s first fully electric convertible roadster. A prototype was revealed in May this year, showing much of the exterior and interior design. But technical details were brief, with the company saying that it will have a ‘highly engineered electric powertrain providing breath-taking performance’.

Weismann has now made further progress in the car’s development and has validated the various systems to be confident to talk about them. The 2-seater rear-wheel drive will have twin rear-mid mounted electric motors delivering up to 500 kW (680 ps) and 1,100 Nm of torque, with claimed 0 to  100 km/h time of 2.9 seconds.

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What if Porsche had built a Cayenne convertible?

2002 Porsche Cayenne Cabriolet prototype

The Cayenne was Porsche’s first SUV and has been extremely successful over the 20 years it has been on sale. The success of the Cayenne brought forth the smaller Macan, which has also been selling very well.

While the Cayenne has remained in its 5-door SUV form all this while, there was a period in the early years when other bodystyles were considered – a coupe, a version stretched by 20 cm with an additional row of seats, and even a convertible. And surprisingly, what might have appeared the least conventional option – a Cayenne-based convertible approximately 4.8-metres long – was not immediately discarded. In fact, it was even built.

Today, there is still a single example of the open-top Cayenne kept in storage at the Porsche Museum. It is not a roadgoing prototype, however, but what is known as a Package Function Model – or PFM for short. The designers had the roof removed, but dispensed with the body-stiffening measures necessary for a convertible. Incapable of providing a safe and stable drive, the vehicle is transported to its destination when required. Test drives were never planned, as the convertible PFM was only built to assess four criteria.

The criteria were: Is the seating comfortable throughout the vehicle when the roof tapers in a more coupé-like way towards the rear and when the windscreen and A-pillars are shortened? How practical is the Cayenne as a 2-door model with doors which are 20 cm longer? Is it possible to accommodate an elegant, high-quality soft top that can also be folded quickly? And how should the rear end be designed?

There was still disagreement on the final issue in 2002, and two different rear sections were designed for the Package Function Model. The left-hand tail light was set low on the rear of the car, while the right-hand one was noticeably higher.

Had the car reached production, a single rear design would, of course, have been settled on in the end, and the technical issues would undoubtedly have been resolved. A now-familiar soft-top mechanism was envisaged: the luggage compartment lid of the Cayenne-PFM was attached at the front and rear, allowing it to be opened in both directions. The roof would travel over the fixed roll-over bar and be ‘swallowed’ in the rear by the luggage compartment lid, which opened in the opposite direction, folding in a z-pattern.

It has worked in a very similar way to this on the 911 Targa since the 991-generation model. The mechanism never got past the computer simulation stage for the Cayenne convertible, however, and was never fully constructed. Today, the fabric top is stowed in the luggage compartment of the museum piece and must be fitted manually if required.

While the coupe idea of 2002 was later taken up again and implemented in 2019 in a production model, Porsche did not pursue the convertible idea further. Forecasts regarding profitability were not particularly promising and doubts remained as to whether the car would look as appealing as a Porsche should.

“An SUV as a convertible is a challenge both aesthetically and formally,” said Michael Mauer, who was not yet in office in 2002, looking at the concept today. “An SUV always has a large and heavy body. You combine this with a small top half and then cut off the roof – you get very strange shapes emerging from that!”

Aston Martin Perkenal Vanquish Volante 2025: Gabungan Kemewahan, Prestasi dan Reka Bentuk Ikonik

  • 26/03/2025
  • BM, Luar Negara
  • Timothy Prakash

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante: The Ultimate Grand Tourer

  • 26/03/2025
  • English, Global News
  • Timothy Prakash

Maserati Memperkenalkan GranCabrio Folgore – 818hp, 447km Jarak Memandu

  • 16/04/2024
  • BM, Luar Negara
  • Timothy Prakash

Made in Thunder: The Maserati GranCabrio Folgore

  • 16/04/2024
  • English, Global News
  • Timothy Prakash

Ferrari Roma Spider Launched In Malaysia From RM3.2 Million

  • 22/11/2023
  • English, Local News
  • Timothy Prakash

Gordon Murray’s T.33 Spider Unveiled, Only 100 Units To Be Produced

  • 05/04/2023
  • Archive, English
  • Chips Yap

Ferrari Roma Spider – A Soft-Top Convertible From Ferrari After 18 Years

  • 17/03/2023
  • Archive, English
  • Chips Yap

Nissan Max-Out Convertible EV Concept Becomes A Reality

  • 02/02/2023
  • Archive, English
  • Chips Yap

Weismann Reveals Technical Details Of Project Thunderball

  • 26/11/2022
  • Archive, English
  • Chips Yap
2002 Porsche Cayenne Cabriolet prototype

What if Porsche had built a Cayenne convertible?

  • 05/08/2022
  • Archive, English
  • Chips Yap

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