Brussels Auto Show 2010 Special: Aston Martin Rapide
January 20th, 2010
The elegant Rapide is functional, yet luxurious, providing space for up to four adults combined with an engaging sports car driving experience synonymous with all Aston Martins. As the marque’s first production four-door sports car encapsulating core values of power, beauty and soul; four swan wing doors provide access to cosseting sports seats both front and rear bestowing occupants with ample accommodation.
Rapide is the culmination of the Aston Martin range of sports cars, a car that seats the revival of a truly admired marque. There is now an Aston Martin for every taste and for every use. The Rapide provides the most versatile and practical solution without diluting the essence of an Aston Martin- a thoroughbred sports car, powerful, beautiful and without compromise.
Engine
-All-alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 48 valve, 6.0-litre V12
-Front mid mounted, rear-wheel drive
-Fully catalysed stainless-steel exhaust system with active bypass valves
Maximum Power
-350 Kw (470 bhp/477 ps) at 6000 rpm
Maximum torque
-600 Nm (443lb ft) at 5000 rpm
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