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Aston Martin
DB6 Mk 2 Volante
Flared-arch Mk 2 convertible
Contents
01Overview
At a glance
- Built
- 38 Built
- Years
- 1969–1970
- Engine
- DOHC straight six · 3,995 cc / 4.0 LFactory: 3,995 cc
- Power
- 210 kW / 286 PSFactory: 282 hp · converted
- Top speed
- 238 km/hFactory: 148 mph · converted
- Body
- Not yet verified
- Designer
- Not yet verified
- In this archive
- Not yet verified
- Surviving
- Not yet verified
Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.
Why it matters
The final form of the DB6 convertible, introduced in summer 1969 on the long-wheelbase DB6 Volante platform and sold until DB6 production ended in 1970. Aston Martin's own history calls the Volante the first Aston Martin convertible to carry that name, and auction text describes the long-wheelbase Volantes as among the most collectable of the David Brown era.
How rare is it?
Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.
Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.
02Production & history
Production
Every figure says what it counts.
| What is counted | Figure | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory package productionDB6 Mk II Volantes built | 381 | Factory production | Independently researched |
Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.
History
The DB6 was announced at the London Motor Show in October 1965 as an evolution of the DB4 and DB5, and the soft-top Volante followed the saloon. After 37 short-wheelbase Volantes built on late DB5 chassis, the model moved to the longer DB6 chassis in October 1966. In summer 1969 the Mark 2 was announced for saloon and convertible.
Bonhams records 178 long-wheelbase Volantes in total, of which 140 were Mark 1, leaving 38 Mark 2 cars by subtraction; the factory pages cached here give no Volante total.
Variants
How each version differs from the standard DB6 Mk 2 Volante.
No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.
03Specifications
Technical specifications
Engine
| Engine family | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| Engine code | Not yet verified |
| Layout | DOHC straight six2Factory figure for the DB6 range; the page does not give a separate Mark 2 Volante specification. |
| Displacement | 3,995 cc / 4.0 LFactory: 3,995 cc2Factory figure for the DB6 range; the page does not give a separate Mark 2 Volante specification. |
| Bore | Not yet verified |
| Stroke | Not yet verified |
| Compression ratio | Not yet verified |
| Fuel system | Three SU carburettors; AE Brico electronic fuel injection optional on Mark 23 |
| Power | 210 kW / 286 PSFactory: 282 hp · converted2Rating: manufacturerFactory figure for the DB6 range; the page does not give a separate Mark 2 Volante specification. |
| Power at | 5,500 rpm2Factory figure for the DB6 range; the page does not give a separate Mark 2 Volante specification. |
| Torque | 380 NmFactory: 280 lb-ft · converted2Factory figure for the DB6 range; the page does not give a separate Mark 2 Volante specification. |
| Torque at | 4,500 rpm2Factory figure for the DB6 range; the page does not give a separate Mark 2 Volante specification. |
Transmission & drivetrain
| Gearbox | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| Gears | Not yet verified |
| Driven wheels | Not yet verified |
Chassis, body & dimensions
| Chassis | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Not yet verified |
| Rear suspension | Not yet verified |
| Brakes | Girling servo-assisted discs front and rear2Factory figure for the DB6 range; the page does not give a separate Mark 2 Volante specification. |
| Steering | Not yet verified |
| Body construction | Not yet verified |
| Wheelbase | 258.5 cmFactory: 258.5 cm2 |
| Length | Not yet verified |
| Width | Not yet verified |
| Height | Not yet verified |
| Front track | Not yet verified |
| Rear track | Not yet verified |
| Kerb weight | 1,466 kgFactory: 1,466 kg2Weight type not specified by the factory page; figure given for the DB6 Volante. |
| Dry weight | Not yet verified |
Performance
| Maximum speed | 238 km/hFactory: 148 mph · converted2Factory figure for the DB6 range; the page does not give a separate Mark 2 Volante specification. |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | Not yet verified |
| 0–60 mph | 6.1 s2Factory figure for the DB6 range; the page does not give a separate Mark 2 Volante specification. |
| Fuel tank | Not yet verified |
“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.
04Colours & options
Factory colours & interiors
Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Factory options & codes
Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
05Individual cars
Chassis register
Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Competition history
Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Auction & sale history
Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
See one in person
Museums where an example of this car can be seen.
No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.
06Reference
Identification guide
How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.
The Mark 2 differs from the Mark 1 by its flared wheel arches and DBS-pattern wheels. Power-assisted steering was standard, and AE Brico electronic fuel injection could be specified. The Kamm-style tail with spoiler and the longer wheelbase (258.5 cm, 9.5 cm more than the DB5) separate DB6 cars from earlier models; the earlier short-chassis Volantes number only 37.
Sources
Each number links to the exact facts it supports.
-
1
Iconic Auctioneers – London Concours Sale 2024 catalogue, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk II Volante Level B
- 38 DB6 Mk II Volantes built
-
2
Aston Martin DB6 (past models page) Level A Aston Martin Lagonda
- DOHC Straight six, 3995 cc, 282 bhp @ 5500 rpm 280 lbs-ft @ 4500 rpm (Specifications)
- Girling servo assisted brakes with front and rear solid discs
- longer wheelbase (258.5 cm)
- 1468 kg (Saloon), 1466 kg (Volante) (Specifications)
- Top Speed: 148 mph (Specifications)
- 0 – 60 mph: 6.1 sec (Specifications)
-
3
1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante Convertible (Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024) Level C Bonhams
- triple SU carburettors, 282bhp
- AE Brico electronic fuel injection
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