Aston Martin Rapide / Rapide S

first production Aston Martin with 4 doors (reference: Rapide S)

560 ch · 4.4 s (0-100) · 327 km/h · 2010

Identification

Body / seats

liftback 5 doors, 4–5 seats, swan-wing doors

Design / style centre

Aston Martin (Marek Reichman)

Assembly

Graz (Magna Steyr, 2010–2012) then Gaydon (2012–2020)

Production

production · Rapide from 2010, Rapide S from 2013 (facelift: full-mesh grille), ended 2020

⚠️ Identification notice. The Rapide is the first production four-door Aston Martin. Two V12 phases: Rapide (2010–2013, 5.9/6.0 L, 477 hp, 6-speed gearbox) and Rapide S (2013–2020, 6.0 L, 552–560 hp, 8-speed transaxle gearbox); plus the RapidE (electric, ultra-limited production run). This datasheet takes the Rapide S as its reference. See section 10.

Powertrain *(Rapide S)*

Engine

V12 6,0 naturally aspirated (AM29 from 2014) — (Rapide: V12 5,9/6,0 L 'AM11', 477 hp)

Bore × stroke

n.a. (n.c.)

Power

560 hp (412 kW / 552 bhp) (Rapide: 477 hp / 470 bhp)

Torque

630 Nm (Rapide: 600 Nm)

Redline

≈ 7 000+ rpm (à confirmer)

Compression ratio

n.a. (n.c.)

Fuel system

fuel injection, naturally aspirated

Valve train

DOHC, 48 valves

Forced induction

naturally aspirated

Lubrication

dry sump (à confirmer)

Mounting

front-mid

Engine distinctions

naturally aspirated V12 Aston unit (last generation before twin-turbo engines)

Transmission

Gearbox

Touchtronic III 8-speed (ZF, transaxle) — (Rapide: Touchtronic II 6-speed)

Layout

rear transaxle

Differential

limited-slip

Driven wheels

rear-wheel drive

Associated systems

driving modes

Performance *(Rapide S)*

0–100 km/h

4,4 s (Rapide: ≈ 5,0–5,3 s)

0–200 km/h

n.a. (n.c.)

Top speed

327 km/h (203 mph) (Rapide: 296 km/h)

Reference circuit

n.a. (n.c.)

Chassis & suspension

Chassis / materials

bonded aluminium 'VH' structure (derived from DB9)

Rigidity

n.a. (n.c.)

Front/rear suspension

double wishbones, adaptive dampers (3 modes)

Steering

rack and pinion, power-assisted

Braking

ventilated discs; carbon-ceramic optional (later cars)

Front/rear tyres

model-specific sport fitments

Front/rear wheels

alloy wheels (up to 20″)

Aerodynamics

Cd

n.a. (n.c.)

Downforce

moderate (sports saloon) — no figures disclosed

Devices

splitter, discreet spoiler, diffuser

Methodology

n.a. (n.c.)

Dimensions, weight & capacities

L × W × H

5 019 × 1 928 × 1 359 mm

Wheelbase

2 990 mm · Front/rear tracks: n.a.

Ground clearance

low · Overhangs: n.a.

Kerb weight

≈ 1 950–1 990 kg · Dry weight not applicable

Weight distribution

close to 50/50 (precise figure n.a.)

Centre of gravity

low (n.a.)

Fuel tank

≈ 90 L · Boot: adequate (hatchback)

Electronics & dynamics

Dynamic controls

ESP/traction control, ABS, limited-slip differential

Driving modes

Normal / Sport (dampers, engine)

ECU / software architecture

Aston engine/chassis management

Fuel consumption & emissions

Fuel consumption

high (no precise figure disclosed)

CO₂

high (à confirmer)

Standard

Euro 5/6 depending on model year

Lineage & market positioning

Replaces

n.a. (first production 4-door Aston Martin; distant heir to the Lagonda Rapide of 1961)

Replaced by

n.a. (no direct successor; segment later addressed by the DBX SUV)

Key rivals

Porsche Panamera, Maserati Quattroporte, Mercedes-Benz CLS/S-Class

Not to be confused with: Rapide (2010–2013) — V12 477 hp, 6-speed gearbox (straked grille) Rapide S (2013–2020) — V12 552–560 hp, 8-speed transaxle gearbox (full-mesh grille) RapidE (2019–2020) — 100% electric variant, ultra-limited production run (~155 units planned), battery ~65 kWh Lagonda Taraf — ultra-luxury saloon derivative (V12), distinct model

Collectability & valuation

Rarity

production model, but RapidE (electric) is exceptionally rare; sought-after Rapide S in rare specification

Desirability

naturally aspirated V12 in a 4-door body, Reichman-penned styling, relative exclusivity; original specification, low mileage and full history are decisive factors

Points to watch

costly V12 servicing, electronics, residual values (niche saloon); complete documented history essential

Valuation

on request (price bracket + comparables + sources + date; differential Rapide / Rapide S / RapidE)

Aston Martin Rapide / Rapide S

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