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itisme
January 17th, 2008, 14:52
That's one of the most beautiful cars EVER!

I mean.. man look at this! Everything is just perfekt. So classy, so sporty, so elegant, so great :D.. if I ever will be in this league, I'll buy one, that's for sure...

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080117.001/aston-martin-rapide-caught-undisguised



Aston Martin Rapide Caught Undisguised

Ever since the Aston Martin Rapide Concept was shown back in 2006 at the Detroit Motor Show we have been pleading for the British manfacturer to build a production version and with these first spy shots of a near production ready model it appears we are going to get our wish.

Plans for the production version were originally shelved by previous owners Ford when they decided to sell their majority stake in Aston Martin, but when the consortium headed by David Richards took over, one of their first decisions was to confirm production for the Rapide.

The DB9 provides the platform for the new Rapide as well as its 450hp V12 engine, although this is expected to be tuned to pump out 480hp. From the prototype caught we can see the styling stays very similar to the concept, although there is a slightly modifed rear end.

The debut is likely to be sometime during 2009 and will be launched as a 2010 model when it do battle in a hugely competitive market against the likes of the Porsche Panamera, VW Passat CC, Audi A7 and Mercedes CLS.

Even though it has less hp than a R8 V12TDI, I'll love it...

oh and these are nice (Passat CC, Audi A7 and Merc CSL) but no competitor, except S,RS or CSL 500 or AMG

http://images.worldcarfans.com/articles/2008/1/17/9080117.001/9080117.001.1L.jpg

http://images.worldcarfans.com/articles/2008/1/17/9080117.001/9080117.001.Mini2L.jpg
JavierNuvolari
January 17th, 2008, 16:42
That's a loooooooooong car man. Looking forward to see how the Panamera, BMW's car, and this will perform generally and against one another.
RXBG
January 17th, 2008, 17:37
sorry. an aston should be 2 doors.
Ruergard
January 17th, 2008, 18:46
This against the Panamera will be very interesting indeed... by now, the Aston has the looks! :bow:
itisme
January 22nd, 2008, 18:25
news and pics:

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080122.010/aston-martin-rapide-spied-on-the-road

I so love this look... and, it's an Aston Martin.. what a name :love2:
mr
January 23rd, 2008, 07:35
I personally find it to be looking just a little bit too long.
In my eyes it looks a little bit too much like a DB9 coming "streching - session" at a physical therapist, Well ... and the Panamera does the same in my eyes.
They both look great - I just find them too big for their brands.
But let's see how sales will perform and customers accept them; I also thought that the Cayenne couldn't sell well as it's (in my eyes) a really ugly, clunky car -> sales figures are showing me how wrong i was.
Well ... we'll see what'll be going on with these 2 ones.


rgds
mr
AndyBG
January 23rd, 2008, 12:39
Panamera will trash it, AM are all about looks, and some looks it is, I addmit, but techinicaly speeking, nothing revolutionary...
roadrunner
January 23rd, 2008, 14:24
Panamera will trash it, AM are all about looks, and some looks it is, I addmit, but techinicaly speeking, nothing revolutionary...

There will be enough people, that go after looks :hihi:

Let's just wait and see. I really look forward to the future comaprison test:

Merceds CLS
Porsche Panamera
Aston Rapide
Audi RS7 :D


cheers
seb.
artur777
January 23rd, 2008, 14:37
There will be enough people, that go after looks :hihi:

Let's just wait and see. I really look forward to the future comaprison test:

Merceds CLS
Porsche Panamera
Aston Rapide
Audi RS7 :D


cheers
seb.

Sorry mate - you forgot to mention the main:
BMW 8-series "CS"
It will be f*cking smart
AndyBG
January 23rd, 2008, 17:35
I didn't even know about that new BMW 8 series...

...anyway, Panamera will destroy them all ! :D

Just kidding... :cheers:
AndyBG
January 21st, 2009, 21:24
Latest spy pic's of the AMs four door coupe...

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090121.024/beautiful-aston-martin-rapide-prototype-continues-to-tease
itisme
January 22nd, 2009, 10:36
this car looks so stunning!!!!

The most beautiful car for travelling!

http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/1/large/aston-martin-rapide-prototype-spy-photo.jpg

http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/1/large/aston-martin-rapide-prototype-spy-photo_2.jpg

http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/1/large/aston-martin-rapide-prototype-spy-photo_4.jpg

http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/1/large/aston-martin-rapide-prototype-spy-photo_5.jpg

even an Audi doesn't look as good as this, but they aren't far away ;)
JavierNuvolari
January 22nd, 2009, 13:40
AM Rapide >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Porsche Panamera.
AndyBG
January 22nd, 2009, 15:38
AM Rapide >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Porsche Panamera.

In the looks department, but when it comes to the road...
JavierNuvolari
January 22nd, 2009, 17:49
In the looks department, but when it comes to the road...

I hate to say it but....you're most likely to be spot on on this. I would take the AM anyday though...I just can't get the past the looks of the Panamera.
AndyBG
January 23rd, 2009, 01:54
I'm really just fine with Panamera looks... :)

AM Rapide is BEAUTIFULL, no discusion there...! I just love the whole package.
AndyBG
January 30th, 2009, 11:02
Leaked, non-camo' pic's...

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090130.010/production-aston-martin-rapide-images-leaked
AndyBG
February 23rd, 2009, 23:55
Some news and pic's...

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090223.003/aston-martin-completes-another-round-of-testing-in-scandinavia