Aston Martin presented Rapide
Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Aston Martin revealed the new model Rapide, representing 4-door compartment and based on the same concept that was presented three years before the show in Detroit.
In the press release states that the vehicle is equipped with 6.0-liter V12 engine which has power 470 h.p. and maximum torque 600Nm. Drive is transmitted to the rear wheels through an automatic transmission 6-stage Touchtronic.
CEO of Aston Martin Ulrich Bez said that Rapide will be the most elegant 4-door body in the world. According to him, the car will exceed all expectations and outperforms its competitors in terms of driving fun and comfort.
Aston Martin Rapide will appear on the market next year and is expected to cost around 140 000 liras sterling. Production of cars will be delivered in the company’s Austrian factory Magna Steyr, located in Graz.