Aston Martin Rapide

[bwling]

First official pic from Aston Martin

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/First-Official-Pictures/Aston-Martin-Rapide-2009-first-official-image/

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/upload/11457/images/1Rapidefront34.jpg

[b_t]

Finally, a super premium 4 door sports sedan that isn't fucking hideous like the Maserati and Porsches.

That is just as good looking as the 2 doors astons.. which makes it one of the very best looking cars in the world :D

[JRSC00LUDE]

^

Agreed.

Stop it dammit! ;)

[psycoticclown]

Gorgeous car.

And I rather like the Maserati sedans.

[bwling]

...we expect around 500bhp and 420lb ft to move this two-tonne aluminium Aston saloon along. Expect the six-speed ZF auto to be standard and a high-power Rapide to follow later.

Wow, when 500bhp is not considered high-power, I can't wait to see what's next. :drool:

[FilthyMcNasty]

I think its 10x better than the Estoque. The lamborghini sedan.

[bwling]

Spy video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erIFp4Z7uGQ)

[1997GSR]

Originally posted by b_t
that isn't fucking hideous like the Maserati

you are on crack if you think the Quattroporte is hideous.

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by 1997GSR


you are on crack if you think the Quattroporte is hideous.

[Tomaz]

Freeking sweet! I love it! That's one hell of a way to get the kids to soccer practice!

The Maserati is also a very beautiful 4 door, but i think the Aston takes the cake.

[Eleanor]

Estoque FTMFW!

Although this one is a close second.

[S13_Ryan]

i love this car.:thumbsup:

[Jlude]

Originally posted by b_t
Finally, a super premium 4 door sports sedan that isn't fucking hideous like the Maserati and Porsches.

That is just as good looking as the 2 doors astons.. which makes it one of the very best looking cars in the world :D

+1

That is super sexy.

[Mr. Burns]

I like both this and the quattroporte the same.

[chkolny541]

Originally posted by 1997GSR


you are on crack if you think the Quattroporte is hideous.

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2004/2004-Maserati-Quattroporte-FA-Studio-1024x768.jpg

meh. looks boring to me

[sneek]

Originally posted by bwling
First official pic from Aston Martin

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/First-Official-Pictures/Aston-Martin-Rapide-2009-first-official-image/

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/upload/11457/images/1Rapidefront34.jpg

Looks just like the concept
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/jp2175/AstonRapidedetailfrontleft.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/jp2175/rapidedetailrightside.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/jp2175/rapidedetailleftside.jpg

[bwling]

Pic of the back end

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/12/rear-of-production-aston-martin-rapide-shown/

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/12/aston-martin-rapide.jpg

[Tomaz]

Now that is a car I would not feel ashamed to be taking the kids to school in!

[A790]

Originally posted by Tomaz
Freeking sweet! I love it! That's one hell of a way to get the kids to soccer practice!


Originally posted by Tomaz
Now that is a car I would not feel ashamed to be taking the kids to school in!
Had to basically say the same thing twice in one thread eh? ;)

[Redlyne_mr2]

Looks great with those dbs wheels and tails.

[DonJuan]

The Quattroporte looks like an Impala next to that thing!

IMO
RAPIDE = ESTOQUE in terms of hotness

[Zewind]

That is one long ass car

[dino_martini]

:drool:

[rawsensation]

Wow this definitely takes the win for me :drool:

[Tomaz]

Originally posted by A790


Had to basically say the same thing twice in one thread eh? ;)

Must be tired! I didn't even see my original post!

[bwling]

http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2010_aston_martin_rapide_spy_shots_main630-1217-636x360.jpg

Story and more pics (http://www.motorauthority.com/spy-shots-aston-martin-rapide-spotted-with-glass-roof.html)



Spy shots: Undisguised Aston Martin Rapide

The long awaited four-door Aston Martin Rapide has been spotted, completely undisguised, outside the company's headquarters in Gaydon, England. Previous prototypes were last spotted on the frozen lakes of Sweden for winter testing, and since then Aston Martin has released two official images of the car - albeit computer generated renderings of it.

Inside, the Rapide will be almost identical to the DB9 but will differ thanks to more generous rear seats, headrest mounted LCD monitors, and a panoramic glass sunroof.

Under the hood will likely be a 500hp (373kW) V12 engine in a range-topping model and a less powerful V8 unit in a base version. RWD and a six-speed automatic are likely to be the only drivetrain options.

Unfortunately for purists, the Rapide will not be built at Aston's traditional Gaydon plant in England - production of the four-door has been contracted to Magna Steyr who will build the vehicle at its Austrian plant.

Production is expected to start in 2009 for the Rapide, giving it ample time to get into the market against the upcoming Panamera, although rivals like the CLS and Maserati Quattroporte already have a big head start over the new four-door Porsche and Aston Martin.

[Khalil.e]

http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2010_aston_martin_rapide_spy_shots_001-0917-950x673.jpg

Yes pls.

[rumeo]

wow...that is my only reaction

[x.staygold.x]

This car definitely doesn't dissapoint...

Looks great!

[hockeyguy]

maybe one day..:love:

[bwling]

Latest spy shots (http://www.nextautos.com/spy-shots-aston-martin-rapide-spied-nearly-nude)

[scat19]

That is a very nice car indeed. The concept had the wine cooler didn't it?

[flipstah]

Two things:

How much? And give it to me! :poosie:

[ZorroAMG]

AM is win.

[dino_martini]

I think I like the Estoque more. :dunno:

[torob]

I don't mind this particular Aston Martin, but i think they need to stop dragging these so much and come up with another "breakthrough."

The whole design and image of these are starting to wear out..

[DJ Lazy]

Originally posted by sneek


Looks just like the concept
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/jp2175/AstonRapidedetailfrontleft.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/jp2175/rapidedetailrightside.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/jp2175/rapidedetailleftside.jpg


Is it just me or that car missing its side mirrors? :rofl:

Looks hella sleek though! :drool:

[dino_martini]

I also think this could make a good review for top gear.

Hammond - Panamera
May - Estoque
Clarkson - Rapide

:drool:

[rony_espana]

next bond car? :bigpimp:

[kwazy]

How much is it?

When will it be out?

[dino_martini]

Originally posted by kwazy
How much is it?

When will it be out?

1 - A lot.
2 - Production is starting in 2009, so late 2009...early 2010 maybe?