2016 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante

The Vanquish is Aston Martin's flagship grand tourer, a two-door coupe or convertible that pairs long-distance comfort with supercar-level performance. It's a car that rewards smooth inputs, with a chassis that feels planted and eager when you press on, yet settles into a relaxed cruise when you back off. Inside, you get a hand-stitched leather cabin with room for two adults and a modest trunk, which is typical for a car of this type. Running costs are steep, but that's part of the territory for a hand-built exotic like this. The Volante is the convertible version of the Vanquish coupe, with a power-folding fabric roof instead of a fixed roof shell. Its 5.9L V12 makes 568 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, paired with a eight-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive that delivers effortless, wave-of-torque acceleration.