Strengths
- V12 four-door rarity
- Aluminium VH platform
- Cabin properly hand-built
- Cheapest way into a V12 Aston
Weaknesses
- 6-speed Touchtronic auto slow
- Rear seats tight for a four-door
- Infotainment ancient
- Heavy at 1,990 kg
Notable tech
- VH platform (stretched)
- 5.9 V12 NA (470 bhp)
- 6-speed Touchtronic II auto
- RWD
- Hatchback boot opening
- 4-seat configuration
- Bonded aluminium chassis
Common issues
- Touchtronic 6AT slow
- Old infotainment
- Tight rear seats
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Rapide's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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5.9 V12 NA
BHP470
Torque600 Nm
0–605.3 s
Top188 mph
MPG (US)16 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6AT