Friday, May 7, 2010
Aston Martin Rapide Ready for Delivery
Aston Martin Rapide
Aston Martin has announced that the following weeks will see the first Rapides being delivered to customers.
Aston Martin Rapide
The company has held a “warm reception” for both customers and members of media to introduce the model and is now ready to start deliveries to its 125 showrooms in 34 countries.
“A new chapter in Aston Martin’s modern era has officially begun; with the first four-door Rapide sports cars leaving the Aston Martin Rapide Plant (AMRP) for delivery to eagerly awaiting customers,” stated the press release.
The Rapide can accommodate four passenger and offers a luggage space of 301 liters, while delivering “an engaging driving experience synonymous with all Aston Martins”. The elegant sedan is powered by a hand-built 6.0 liter V12 engine that produces 477 hp at 6,000 rpm and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm) at 5,000 rpm. The powerplant is mated to a six speed Touchtronic 2 automatic transmission that allows the driver to change gear automatically or manually, using the steering column-mounted magnesium paddles.
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