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Pics Aplenty: Aston Martin Rapide is ready for its close-up
It isn't every day that Aston Martin comes out with a new car. And this isn't one of them, because the production version of the Rapide four-door saloon came out over a month ago already. But considering that the British sportscar-maker got by – just fine, thank you very much – on what essentially boiled down to a two-car line-up for several years, we'll gladly run with it a little longer. Because there are few cars on the road that are as sumptuously crafted or lustily styled as an Aston. And this is their first sedan in ... Read more →
VIDEO: Aston Martin releases new Rapide video chronicling development Chris Shunk
After seeing the production Aston Martin Rapide at the Frankfurt Motor Show last month, we're pretty sure it's one of the most attractive sedans ever produced. And now that we've seen the sleek ...
Aston Martin Rapide shows off its pretty self on Facebook Jonny Lieberman
First of all, does Aston Martin really need a Facebook page? Really? Is the brand actually helped by comments like this, "Aston Martins...the most sexy sports car ever manufactured;)sooo sexy ...
Frankfurt 2009: Aston Martin Rapide comes good - finally Noah Joseph
Aston Martin doesn't have a great track record with four-doors. After acquiring Lagonda in 1948, the legendary David Brown took the DB4 – which bore his initials – and turned it into the ...
Aston Martin Rapide interior leaked Jonathon Ramsey
A scanned rendering of the Aston Martin Rapide's interior, claimed to be taken from an official brochure, has slid onto the Internet, and judging by the images, occupants will get the full GT ...
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REPORT: Production Aston Martin Rapide to debut in Frankfurt 3 months ago on Autoblog
Unlike recent auto expos, the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show is going to have some fantastic jewelry on display -- the Ferrari 458 Italia, Porsche's revised 911 Turbo, the MX-5 Superlight, the list goes on and on. Aston Martin has also confirmed that three years after the Rapide concept stole the ...
Spy Shots: This is your Aston Martin Rapide 5 months ago on Autoblog
A Car magazine reader has photographed the Aston Martin Rapide looking like it could have come off a dealer lot. The snapper also peeped the inside, which he said has a full-length console a la the Mercedes CLS to create four distinct seating positions. Aston has, however, said that those rear seats ...
Aston Martin Rapide nears production, first official image released 7 months ago on Autoblog
The Aston Martin Rapide edges ever closer to production as a new image has just been released by the now-independent automaker. As was obvious from all the spy photos seen over this past year, Aston has retained much of the 2006 concept's original look. However, there are some details that have ...
First "official" images of Aston Martin Rapide... or not 10 months ago on Autoblog
Autocar has what it says are official renderings of the new Aston Martin Rapide. If Autocar has it right, however, the Rapide's front and rear aspects are closest to the Vantage V8, not the DBS or DB9. The front air dam features just one lower intake, the trunk valance is flush with the car, ...
Spy Shots: Aston Martin Rapide spied again in the buff 10 months ago on Autoblog
With every automaker and their cousins coming up with their own take on the four-door coupe concept, the Aston Martin Rapide continues to sporadically rear its pretty head to show the rest of 'em how it's done. The concept car, originally unveiled in 2006, cut a striking silhouette, and as the ...
Rear of production Aston Martin Rapide shown 11 months ago on Autoblog
A few weeks ago we showed you what we believed to be the first official rendering of the upcoming Aston Martin Rapide four-door sports sedan. That image showed the front three-quarter view of this British beauty. We told you at the time that there was another image allegedly out there that was ...
First official Aston Martin Rapide image comes online 1 year ago on Autoblog
It's only one image, but it's supposedly the real deal. Or so says CAR Magazine in the UK, which published this rendering of the upcoming Aston Martin Rapide today. The publication claims the computer-generated rendering comes straight from Aston and previews the final form of this über ...
Sunday Poll: Choose your coupe-ish four-door 1 year ago on Autoblog
This weekend's Porsche Panamera photos have everyone talking, and it had us thinking it's time for a Sunday Poll. Sportier, coupe-like four-doors are no longer a novelty; everyone's doing (or plans to do) it. So, given the choice, which one would you pick. Our candidates are a mix of cars ...
Daniel Craig gets free pass to drive Astons for life 1 year ago on Autoblog
As if being chosen to play the consummate British secret agent wasn't enough for Daniel Craig to brag about, the current 007 has been extended a free pass to drive Aston Martin's best cars any time he pleases. And he isn't limited to driving on the street. Aston has made its test track available ...
Aston Martin to move further upmarket? 1 year ago on Autoblog
Such is the logic of luxury economics: charge tens of thousands of dollars more for the same product, sell fewer of them and boost the balance sheet and your brand's long-term viability. That is what Aston Martin's considering for the next phase of its business plan, which runs from roughly ...
Spy Shots: Porsche Panamera and Aston Martin Rapide 'Ring battle 1 year ago on Autoblog
To the 'Ring we go, and our companions today are -- in the apt words of World Car Fans -- "beauty and the beast." That would be the Aston Martin Rapide and the Porsche Panamera. We'll let you decide which one deserves which title. Follow the link and you'll find a large gallery of both cars in ...
Spy Shots: Aston Martin Rapide spotted with glass roof 1 year ago on Autoblog
Click above for high-res gallery of new Aston Martin Rapide spy shots The latest four-door Aston Martin (remember the Lagonda?) has been spied lapping the famed Nurburgring in Germany, which is a far cry from the frozen lakes of Sweden where it had previously been caught testing. Spy photographers, ...
Spy Shots: Aston Martin Rapide on ice 1 year ago on Autoblog
click above for more high-res spy shots of the Aston Martin Rapide on ice Spy photographers have officially found Aston Martin's preferred location for sub-zero testing. Following two spy shots of the new four-door Rapide filling up, we have this new batch of snaps showing the Rapide auditioning ...
Spy Shots: Aston Martin Rapide in the round 1 year ago on Autoblog
click above to view both spy shots of the Aston Martin Rapide The spy shot we showed you two days ago of an Aston Martin Rapide prototype being refueled at a gas station is actually one shot in a set of two, the other showing the four-door coupe's front end (above). We're amazed at how little has ...
Spy Shot: Aston Martin Rapide 1 year ago on Autoblog
With its Le Mans racing program soon to be bolstered by GT2 and LMP1 entries, and with sales of its ever-so-desirable GTs ever increasing, Aston Martin is preparing to add the four-door Rapide to its production line-up. And if this spy shot is any indication, things seem to be moving along ...
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