Aston Martin Rapide info
The Aston Martin Rapide, a spiritual successor to the Aston Martin Lagonda, is the ultimate four-seat four-door high performance sports saloon, based on the Aston Martin DB9. One of the most expensive and exclusive luxury sports sedans on the market, with less than 2000 to be built internationally each year, hiring an Aston Martin Rapide is the perfect way to get behind the wheel of this prestigious car.
Fitted with a hand built 6.0 litre V12 engine that produces 470 bhp and 442 lb ft torque, the Rapide sprints from 0-100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 296 km/h. A specifically tuned six-speed ‘Touchtronic 2’ automatic transmisson allows the driver to change gears automatically or manually via steering column-mounted magnesium paddles, and the Brembo brakes are powerful and easy to modulate.
The sweet sounding engine is magnificent and the Rapide is breathtakingly beautiful. Emphasising the values of elegance, luxury and functionality, the Rapide has a long, low appearance and an exquisitely hand-trimmed cabin that provides generous space for passengers and ample luggage space. The carefully designed body is constructed to give the feel of a much smaller car, with a subtle roof-line that cleverly masks the rear accommodation. Available in two trims, the Rapide and the Rapide Luxe, this sports saloon completes the Aston Martin brand, offering both a practical family car and dynamic sports car.