Especificaciones y análisis del Aston Martin Rapide
Power
476HP
Torque
600Nm
Consumption
14.9l/100
Emissions
355g/km
0-100 km/h
5.2s
Top Speed
295km/h
Weight
2065kg
Price
228,781€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 6v
RWD
4 / 5 doors
317 L
90 L
350 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Aston Martin Rapide · 476 CV (2012-2013)
General description
The 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is the British brand's bold answer to a question few dared to ask: can a supercar have four doors? With the soul of a coupe and the silhouette of a sedan, this vehicle stands as a functional work of art, powered by a majestic 5.9-liter, 476-horsepower V12 engine. It is not just a car; it is a statement of intent, a fusion of elegance, power, and exclusivity that redefines the concept of a grand tourer.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the Rapide is a visceral experience that floods the senses. The roar of the V12 upon starting is a promise of the force about to be unleashed, reaching 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds in an unforgettable mechanical symphony. Despite its size and weight, it feels agile and connected to the road thanks to its rear-wheel drive and a perfectly balanced chassis. It is a car that invites you to devour kilometers with sovereign comfort, but begs you to find a winding road to prove that its heart is still that of a true sports car.
Design and aesthetics
The beauty of the Aston Martin Rapide is timeless and breathtaking. The designers managed to stretch the brand's iconic silhouette without losing an ounce of its elegance and proportion. Its fluid, muscular lines run along a body over five meters long, low and wide, culminating in the characteristic 'swan-wing' doors. The interior is a sanctuary of handcrafted luxury, where leather and metal combine to create an atmosphere that is both sporty and sumptuous, reminding us that this is, above all, a car to be driven.
Technology and features
Beneath its sculptural bodywork, the Rapide hides high-class engineering for its time. The aluminum chassis, the double-wishbone adaptive suspension, and the imposing ventilated disc brakes work in harmony to tame its 476 horsepower with astonishing precision. The naturally aspirated V12 engine is a jewel of classic engineering, an increasingly rare piece in the modern world. The technology focuses on the essential: a pure and exciting connection between the driver, the machine, and the asphalt.
Competition
In the exclusive Olympus of super-sedans, the Aston Martin Rapide faced titans like the Porsche Panamera, which offered more pragmatic German efficiency and technology. The Maserati Quattroporte represented Italian passion and design, while beasts like the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG opted for more explicit brute force. However, none could match the unique combination of sculptural beauty and grand tourer soul that defined the Rapide.
Conclusion
The Aston Martin Rapide is much more than the sum of its parts. It is a dream of engineering and design come true, a car that sacrifices maximum practicality on the altar of style and emotion. It represents a golden era of combustion engines, a swan song for the great naturally aspirated V12s. Driving it is a privilege, an experience that reminds you why we are passionate about cars. It has been a collector's item since the day it left the factory, a rolling testament that beauty and power can go hand in hand.