Thread: Aston Martin Rapide Car

Aston Martin is exciting the screen on its first sedan in approximately 20 years. There have been plenty of spy shots and conjecture about the Rapide, but now Aston is giving the administrator details.



The Rapide’s engine will be the 6.0-liter V12 lifted straight from the DB9, and will make the exact same 470 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque as in the DB9. The powerplant will be mated with Aston’s Touchtronic automated physical transmission, which provides normal automatic transmission skin texture via push buttons mounted on the dash, or manual transmission features through wheel mounted shift paddles.

The devise should be no shock to Aston followers. It not only holds close to the 2006 concept, but the Rapide’s place in the lineup is to be for the DB9 consumer who needs more space. "In 2010 there will be an Aston Martin for every type of sports car consumer despite of the demands of their lifestyle," said Aston Martin CEO, Dr. Ulrich Bez.