Aston Martin‘s second AMR product has arrived in the form of the Rapide. Previewed by the concept car shown in
Geneva last year, the British machine continues to pack the same naturally
aspirated 6.0-liter V12 engine. The unit now makes 603 PS and
630 Nm of torque in Euro-spec, and 588 PS for the rest
of the world.
The extra muscle comes via the larger inlet
manifolds, with tuned length dual inlet runners that enhance the airflow. Also,
the engine and eight-speed gearbox have been recalibrated. Thus, Aston Martin
claims the 0-100 km/h sprint takes just 4.4 seconds, the 96 km/h mark is hit in 4.2 seconds, and top speed is 330 km/h.
In order to handle the power boost, the Aston Martin
Rapide AMR benefits from three-mode adaptive dampers, a 10mm lowered
ride height, and standard carbon-ceramic brake discs. Available in four color
schemes, the car also has a few exterior changes that help it stand out. These
are the lightweight black mesh grille, carbon fiber-made front splitter,
bonnet, side sills and diffuser, gloss black side strakes and window surround,
black exhaust tips and 21-inch wheels, among others.
The equipment list includes power folding heated
side mirrors, dusk-sensing headlights, rain-sensing wipers, front and rear
parking sensors, reversing camera, Ami III infotainment with 6.5-inch LCD
screen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, Caihness leather and
Alcantara with contrast stitching, carbon fiber trim, and AMR Lime or Galena
Silver highlights.
Customers can also spec their Aston Martin Rapide
AMR with several optional extras, including another set of 21-inch rims, with a
different pattern, carbon fiber mirror caps, side strakes, taillight infills,
door handles and wing badges, and privacy glass.
Inside, they can go for the One-77 style steering
wheel with carbon fiber paddle shifters, rear grab handles, garage door opener,
second glass key, umbrella and Bang & Olufsen premium sound system.
Aston Martin says the new Rapide AMR will be
available globally, except for Russia and China. Pricing will start from US$ 240,000 in the United States, € 229,950 (US$ 270,631) in Germany and £ 194,950
(US$ 260,730) in the United Kingdom. Production will be limited to 210 examples
and deliveries will commence in Q4 2018.
