How do you make the already gorgeous Aston Martin DB12 even sleeker? By chopping off its roof, giving you full access to its bi-turbo V8.

If the sheer magnetism of the DB12’s power, ravishing aesthetics, and lavish comforts aren’t quite enough to captivate your senses, Aston Martin Singapore has just released another ace up its sleeve: the DB12 Volante.

This open-top incarnation of what’s affectionately known as the world’s first Super Tourer (a delightful hybrid of ‘supercar’ and ‘grand tourer’) recently made its grand debut.

The DB12 Volante, the glamorous sibling of the DB12, not only embraces all the virtues of its coupe counterpart but enhances them with the exhilarating pleasure of open-top driving.

Aston Martin assures that the car’s sleek and sporty silhouette remains as compelling with the roof tucked away as it does when it’s elegantly in place.

Central to this convertible’s allure is its sophisticated electrically operated 'K-fold' roof.

Named for its intricate two-stage folding mechanism, this marvel can open in a swift 14 seconds and close in 16, all while cruising at speeds of up to 50km/h.

With the roof up, the eight layers of acoustic insulation promise a serene escape from the external clamour. Lowered, it tucks away neatly, optimising the space available for those weekend getaways.

Lowering the roof not only brings a sense of liberation but also draws you closer to the heart-thumping symphony of the DB12 Volante’s bi-turbo 4.0-litre V8 engine.

Unchanged from the DB12, this powerhouse delivers an exhilarating 671bhp and 800Nm of torque - figures that overshadow the preceding DB11’s V12.

Coupled with a ZF eight-speed transmission, the DB12 Volante achieves the century sprint in an impressive 3.7 seconds.

Although the convertible’s slight additional weight from the roofing mechanism makes it marginally slower than the coupe by a tenth of a second, the vehicle was designed from the outset to be a convertible counterpart to the DB12, ensuring it loses none of the coupe’s driving dynamism.

Behind the wheel is where the magic happens, letting drivers and passengers alike indulge in the opulent cabin that first debuted in the DB12.

Continuing the legacy of its fixed-roof twin, the Volante is equipped with Aston Martin’s cutting-edge infotainment, featuring a fully digital driver's display and a 10.25-inch central touchscreen.

Audio is presented with a premium Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system, with a 390W output through 11 speakers.

Both the DB12 and DB12 Volante are available now for design and build-to-order in Singapore. The Aston Martin DB12 starts at $1,288,000, while the DB12 Volante starts at $1,368,000.

At the time of writing, there is one unit of the DB12 Volante in Caribbean Blue available for immediate delivery.

So, if you want to be the first in Singapore to own one, you better make a trip down to the showroom pronto.

Photo Credits: Sean Loo (@auto.driven)