Aston Martin have launched the all-new Vanquish Volante. As the name suggests, this is the drop-top version of the Vanquish that was launched last year. Like its fixed-head counterpart, the new Volante is powered by the latest 'AM11' V12, which is good for 565 bhp. This is mated to six-speed automatic gearbox, while the car also boasts carbon-ceramic disc brakes. Thanks to the lightweight aluminium construction, the new Vanquish Volante can accelerate to 100 km/h in just 4.1 seconds and has a top speed of 295 km/h. It is expected to arrive at Aston Martin showrooms towards the end of the year.
Before switching to the recently announced Rebellion R-One, the Rebellion team will compete in this weekend's 24 Hours of Le Mans with the tried and trusted Lola B12/60 Toyota. Based on Lola's original LMP1 coupe design, the car has evolved dramatically during the last few years. In its latest guise, it has proven to be the fastest non-works prototype racer. In 2012 this was awarded with the FIA WEC privateer world championship. During the first sessions of this week's race the Lola B12/60 Toyota proved very competitive again.
Our photographers have arrived at the track and will start with our coverage of the event on Friday with the first galleries of practice and qualifying, so keep an eye on this page.

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2013 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante - Images, Specifications and Information

2012 Lola B12/60 Toyota - Images, Specifications and Information