Aston Martin Rapide S more powerful with new AM11 V12 engine

If you were planning on making a purchase of a very exotic and rare Aston Martin Rapide, then you may want to wait for the Rapide S . The Rapide S is a more powerful version of the current Rapide that would make even James Bond jealous. 

Aston has upped the power in the Rapide by 17% or a massive 81 PS from 477 PS at 6,000 rpm to a now very substantial 558 PS at 6,750 rpm.

Aston Martin Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ulrich Bez said: “The Rapide S is to me, without doubt, the most beautiful four-door sports car on the market today. This is, very clearly, the power of luxury in action.

“The car’s stunning visual appeal is now matched by a much more powerful and yet more efficient engine – our exceptional new AM11 V12 – which increases massively both the excitement and performance potential of the Rapide S.

“It is a four-door sports car that uniquely combines luxury, style and sporting excitement in Aston Martin’s most flexible and accommodating silhouette. Purity of proportion and exceptional elegance are mixed with truly sensational dynamic performance – this is the four-door sports car in its most versatile form and I am sure our customers around the world are going to love it!”  

Source: Aston Martin

2013-01-23 10:49:41

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