2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante

The Vanquish is Aston Martin's flagship grand tourer, a two-door coupe or convertible that prioritizes long-distance comfort over track-day aggression. Behind the wheel, the Vanquish feels poised and eager, with sharp steering and a chassis that shrinks around you on a back road. The ride is firm but never harsh, and the cabin stays quiet at a cruise, making it a genuine mile-eater. Inside, you get hand-stitched leather and real metal trim, though the infotainment is dated and the rear seats are best left for luggage. A power-operated fabric roof and a revised rear suspension setup distinguish the Volante from the fixed-roof Vanquish coupe. The 5.9L V12 makes 565 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque, routed through a six-speed automatic to the rear wheels, and returns 15 mpg combined. The convertible top operates at speeds up to 30 mph, so you can drop it without pulling over.