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Auto Blog
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Aston Martin Celebrates Summertime Cruising with One-Off DB12 Palm Beach Edition
An Aston Martin for fun in the sun A drop-top in a warm state like California or Florida is never a bad recipe for a good time. Make that drop-top an Aston Martin, and the good times increase tenfold. The British automaker seems to have taken note of this and recently revealed the one-of-one 'Palm Beach Edition DB12 Volante,' a special edition of their powerful V8 sports car created in collaboration with Aston Martin's Q division and Aston Martin Palm Beach. 0:05 / 0:09 2025 Nissan Z undercuts Toyota Supra by a surprising amount Watch More 'This extraordinary DB12 Volante model perfectly encapsulates the understated elegance of both Palm Beach and Aston Martin,' said Pedro Mota, Regional President of Aston Martin The Americas. 'Through a collaboration with Q by Aston Martin and Aston Martin Palm Beach, we have created an exceptional sports car that merges stunning performance, artistry, and luxury.' Aston Martin DB12 Palm Beach Edition The Palm Beach Edition DB12 Volante sports a unique Frosted Glass Blue paint job with ample shimmer in the topcoat to remind you of the sun at your favorite South Florida beachside spot. Word around town is that Aston Martin hand-sprayed the paint onto the car to get the effect, and that's the kind of attention to detail we can't be mad at. The interior carries a matching Aurora Blue scheme with Ivory Leather and contrasting Spicy Red stitching. Here's where it gets better, though. The dash, center console, doors, and seatbacks feature book-matched Linear Light Olive Ash wood trim for that perfect beach cabana vibe anywhere you are in the car. The last few special touches include Palm Beach's latitude and longitude coordinates embossed onto the leather dashboard, as well as a palm-leaf motif spread throughout the cabin. Aston Martin DB12 Palm Beach Edition — Source: Aston Martin As fast as it is pretty All of this isn't to say that the Aston Martin Palm Beach Edition DB12 Volante is all show and no go. Underneath that gorgeous, long hood is a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 making 671 horsepower through an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission. Aston estimates that the DB12 can sprint from zero to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of 202 mph, so we'd hold on to our hats if we were you. Yes, we know, the V12 of the DB11 is gone, but hey, at least it's not electric. Aston did not reveal a pricing figure for the bespoke one-off, nor who commissioned it, but given that the regular DB12 Volante starts at $271,825, we'd rather not know its price tag. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Aston Martin DB12 Palm Beach Edition — Source: Aston Martin Final thoughts It's always fun seeing what automakers' bespoke divisions can create for their most distinguished clients. If you want the most opulent vehicle that money can buy, you'll likely go to Rolls-Royce's bespoke department. If you want a sports car with a color that pops, Porsche's Paint-to-Sample program would likely be pretty high on that list. Aston Martin's Q department doesn't often make headlines, but if they keep making cars like the Palm Beach Edition DB12 Volante, we can see how that would easily change. Aston Martin DB12 Palm Beach Edition Aston Martin DB12 Palm Beach Edition Aston Martin DB12 Palm Beach Edition Aston Martin DB12 Palm Beach Edition Aston Martin DB12 Palm Beach Edition Aston Martin DB12 Palm Beach Edition Aston Martin DB12 Palm Beach Edition Aston Martin DB12 Palm Beach Edition Aston Martin DB12 Palm Beach Edition Aston Martin DB12 Palm Beach Edition Aston Martin DB12 Palm Beach Edition Aston Martin DB12 Palm Beach Edition Aston Martin DB12 Palm Beach Edition Aston Martin DB12 Palm Beach Edition
Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Aston Martin Celebrates Summertime Cruising with One-Off DB12 Palm Beach Edition
A drop-top in a warm state like California or Florida is never a bad recipe for a good time. Make that drop-top an Aston Martin, and the good times increase tenfold. The British automaker seems to have taken note of this and recently revealed the one-of-one "Palm Beach Edition DB12 Volante," a special edition of their powerful V8 sports car created in collaboration with Aston Martin's Q division and Aston Martin Palm Beach. "This extraordinary DB12 Volante model perfectly encapsulates the understated elegance of both Palm Beach and Aston Martin," said Pedro Mota, Regional President of Aston Martin The Americas. "Through a collaboration with Q by Aston Martin and Aston Martin Palm Beach, we have created an exceptional sports car that merges stunning performance, artistry, and luxury." The Palm Beach Edition DB12 Volante sports a unique Frosted Glass Blue paint job with ample shimmer in the topcoat to remind you of the sun at your favorite South Florida beachside spot. Word around town is that Aston Martin hand-sprayed the paint onto the car to get the effect, and that's the kind of attention to detail we can't be mad at. The interior carries a matching Aurora Blue scheme with Ivory Leather and contrasting Spicy Red stitching. Here's where it gets better, though. The dash, center console, doors, and seatbacks feature book-matched Linear Light Olive Ash wood trim for that perfect beach cabana vibe anywhere you are in the car. The last few special touches include Palm Beach's latitude and longitude coordinates embossed onto the leather dashboard, as well as a palm-leaf motif spread throughout the cabin. All of this isn't to say that the Aston Martin Palm Beach Edition DB12 Volante is all show and no go. Underneath that gorgeous, long hood is a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 making 671 horsepower through an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission. Aston estimates that the DB12 can sprint from zero to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of 202 mph, so we'd hold on to our hats if we were you. Yes, we know, the V12 of the DB11 is gone, but hey, at least it's not electric. Aston did not reveal a pricing figure for the bespoke one-off, nor who commissioned it, but given that the regular DB12 Volante starts at $271,825, we'd rather not know its price tag. It's always fun seeing what automakers' bespoke divisions can create for their most distinguished clients. If you want the most opulent vehicle that money can buy, you'll likely go to Rolls-Royce's bespoke department. If you want a sports car with a color that pops, Porsche's Paint-to-Sample program would likely be pretty high on that list. Aston Martin's Q department doesn't often make headlines, but if they keep making cars like the Palm Beach Edition DB12 Volante, we can see how that would easily change. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Check out the new Aston Martin DB12 Volante Palm Beach edition serving looks in ‘Frosted Glass Blue'
The Palm Beach Edition of the Aston Martin DB12 Volante has been created in collaboration with the brand's customisation arm called 'Q'. Check Offers Aston Martin Palm Beach, in collaboration with the brand's bespoke division Q by Aston Martin, has revealed a unique version of the DB12 Volante, designed to reflect themes inspired by the Palm Beach region. Aston Martin DB12 Volante Palm Beach Edition: Exterior This special edition DB12 Volante features a Frosted Glass Blue exterior, a Q-exclusive paint that uses fine glass flakes in the topcoat to produce a shimmering effect. Due to the complexity of the finish, it can only be applied by hand. The vehicle also includes Club Sport White pinstripes along the front splitter, side sills, and rear bumper and rides on Gloss Jet Black diamond-turned wheels. Exterior details such as aluminium side strakes also reference the palm motif. Also Read : Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal buys India's first Aston Martin DB12 worth ₹ 4.59 crore Aston Martin DB12 Volante Palm Beach Edition: Interior Inside, the car adopts a nautical-themed duotone leather interior in Aurora Blue and Ivory, accented with Spicy Red stitching. A recurring palm-leaf motif appears throughout the cabin, including on the seat embroidery, centre armrest, and door sills. The dashboard features Palm Beach's geographic coordinates, while open-pore Linear Light Olive Ash wood trim was selected to resemble the texture of palm wood. Metal inlays on the seat backs are engraved with the words 'Palm Beach.' The interior features light shades along with premium wooden finishing, Pedro Mota, Regional President of Aston Martin The Americas, said the collaboration highlights the design flexibility offered by the Q by Aston Martin service. 'We have created an exceptional sports car that merges performance, artistry and luxury," Mota stated. Q by Aston Martin specialises in tailor-made commissions, offering clients a wide range of customisation options—from colour schemes to unique interior detailing. The Palm Beach Edition is one example of how local identity and personal preferences can shape the final design. While the car remains a one-off project, it reflects the growing trend of ultra-personalised vehicles among high-end manufacturers, especially in markets like South Florida, where luxury cars are often seen as extensions of individual style. Aston Martin DB12 Volante Palm Beach Edition: Engine and performance The engine inside is the same, AMG-sourced 4-litre V8 unit with a twin-turbo producing 662 bhp of power and 800 Nm of peak torque. This power is channelled to the rear axle through an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission, assisted by an electronic rear differential. It can achieve an acceleration of 0-100 kmph in just 3.7 seconds, trailing the coupe by only 0.1 seconds. It gets a top speed of 325 kmph. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 31 May 2025, 15:30 PM IST
