Aston Martin Rapide
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| Aston Martin Rapide | |
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| Manufacturer: | Aston Martin |
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| Production: | 2008– |
| Predecessor: | Aston Martin Lagonda |
| Class: | Grand tourer |
| Body style: | 4-door coupe |
| Platform: | FR Ford VH platform |
| Engine: | 6.0 L V12 |
| Similar: | Porsche Panamera Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Maserati Quattroporte Bentley Continental Flying Spur |
The Aston Martin Rapide is a four-door, four-seat coupe, which British car manufacturer Aston Martin plans to introduce in late 2007 to compete with the Porsche Panamera, Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class and Maserati Quattroporte. It was first presented under the form of a concept car at the North American International Auto Show in 2006. The Rapide name is a reference to the Lagonda Rapide, a sedan produced by Lagonda, now part of Aston Martin.
In February of 2006, AutoWeek reported that Aston Martin has prepared supplier contracts for a 2007 launch of the Rapide[1]. This means that the car will launch two years before the Panamera, its closest rival.
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