Aston Martin Rapide Concept

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The much awaited spiritual successor to the ol Aston Martin Lagonda saloon could possibly be here - do remember that this is only a design study but if past track records of the new Aston is anyting to go by .... reality is just not too far away.To upset the Maserati Quattroporte, the upcoming Porsche Panamerica (nothing more than just sketches and ideas floating around now) and other ultra-luxury four dour sedans, Aston Martin have prepared a four dour version of their DB9 supercar for the 2006 North American International Auto Show.Like the old DB4-based Rapide the new contemporary version is a practical solution with its four-seat layout and sizeable trunk. Powering the Rapide is an upgraded DB9 V12 that produces 36 more bhp for a total of 480 hp. This means it easily outperforms the heavier 400 bhp Quattroporte.The Rapide shares the same underpinnings as the DB9 and proves the the VH Platform is vesitile enough to support two very different Astons. At 4277 pounds, the Rapide is 11.8 inches longer than the DB9, having an overall length of 196.8 inches.More stories and high res pics are here ....http://www.topgear.com/content/features/st...ories/01/1.htmlCheers,
 
Thanks Abang Saat.

Some of the ol 928 design DNA is there ... wonder how the front end looks like.

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Look neat ... those lheadlights look quite similar to the ones seen on the Carrera GT, don't they ?

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Originally posted by Vanquish@Jan 8 2006, 10:20 PM
The much awaited spiritual successor to the ol Aston Martin Lagonda saloon could possibly be here - do remember that this is only a design study but if past track records of the new Aston is anyting to go by .... reality is just not too far away.

To upset the Maserati Quattroporte, the upcoming Porsche Panamerica (nothing more than just sketches and ideas floating around now) and other ultra-luxury four dour sedans, Aston Martin have prepared a four dour version of their DB9 supercar for the 2006 North American International Auto Show.

Like the old DB4-based Rapide the new contemporary version is a practical solution with its four-seat layout and sizeable trunk. Powering the Rapide is an upgraded DB9 V12 that produces 36 more bhp for a total of 480 hp. This means it easily outperforms the heavier 400 bhp Quattroporte.

The Rapide shares the same underpinnings as the DB9 and proves the the VH Platform is vesitile enough to support two very different Astons. At 4277 pounds, the Rapide is 11.8 inches longer than the DB9, having an overall length of 196.8 inches.

More stories and high res pics are here ....

http://www.topgear.com/content/features/st...ories/01/1.html

Cheers,
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Nice car dude. I am just wondering if anybody in Malaysia own a or an Aston Martin? Dont talk about the old models, I mean newer version. :unsure:
 
Bro,

Don't recall seeing any Vanquish or the newer DB9 here. One or two DB7 ... even that is the older supercharged 6 cylinder version and not the V12 Vantage version. Have seen 2 DB9s in SIN ... one DB7 Vantage ... no sign of the Vanquish though. Astons are still rare in this part of the world.
 
Originally posted by Vanquish@Jan 9 2006, 09:42 AM
Bro,

Don't recall seeing any Vanquish or the newer DB9 here. One or two DB7 ... even that is the older supercharged 6 cylinder version and not the V12 Vantage version. Have seen 2 DB9s in SIN ... one DB7 Vantage ... no sign of the Vanquish though. Astons are still rare in this part of the world.
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How much does the Aston Costs in Malaysia. The cheapest I mean. Any idea?
 
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