Aston Martin Virage Volante 6.3 conversion
(and Wide Bodied 'cosmetic' Virage Volante) (1992 - 1997)

The conversion by Aston Martin Works Service to enlarge the engine to 6.3 litres also became available for the Volante during 1992. As well as the more powerful engine, wide body conversion with larger front aid dam, larger OZ split rim wheels and uprated brakes are also part of the package. Indeed the wide body Volante looks so much better than it's 6.3 coupe brother. The wide body look was a popular option seen on many of the later examples of the Virage Volante, although many retained the 5.3 engine. Cars with wide bodies but retaining the standard 5.3 engines are known as cosmetic 6.3's or wide bodied Volantes. Some of the cars on these pages may well have only the standard engine - it's hard to tell although the genuine 6.3 examples do carry a special badge on the lip of the boot. 

Volante 6.3 © Tim Cottingham 1999
Three examples of the Virage Volante are believed to have been built with the 6.3 litre engine but with standard bodies. Needless to say, these are somewhat hard to spot.
In my opinion, the wider body suits the Volante well giving a much more fluid and rounded shape than the standard car - but the wide body did add considerably to the price of a new car. This particular example, a Virage Volante 'Wide Body' with 5.3 engine was on sale at the 2001 Bonhams/Brooks/AML auction, although I believe it did not sell.

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