Aston martin rapide interior

While other four-doors are sober and serene, the sexy Rapide is flat-out berserk.

Aston martin rapide amr

It's shaped like a fighter-jet canopy and built from aluminum panels so pretty they shouldn't be painted. Unfortunately, will be the Rapide's final model year; an electric Aston Martin sedan to replace the Rapide is reportedly in the works but the timing of its launch is unknown. The final Rapide is the balls-to-the-wall AMR model , which packs a hp 6.

The only transmission is an eight-speed automatic, and all Rapide AMR models are rear-wheel drive. Aston Martin claims a zero-tomph time of 4. That's quick, but not as quick as the all-electric Tesla Model S Performance , which boasts a claimed 2. Speaking of all electric, Aston Martin is rumored to be working on an electric version of the Rapide, called Rapide E , which will reportedly make at least horsepower from two electric motors and deliver a driving range of more than miles.

The Rapide is a big car, but the low-slung roof limits headroom in back. So it's not a limousine—take something else to the Oscars. It doesn't matter; every trip in the Rapide is a red-carpet event. The cabin is lined with fine leather and real metal accents; it certainly looks stylish and upscale. Unfortunately, it's an ergonomic nightmare: the power-adjustable seat controls are located on the center tunnel, the seatbelt anchors are difficult to reach, the front-seat footwells are cramped, and the transmission utilizes a push-button gear selector located on the center stack.

For those who can deal with these issues—some may see them as quirks or as part of the brand's character—the Rapide is a rare and unique choice in the ultra-luxury sedan marketplace. Research Cars. Home Aston Martin Rapide. By Drew Dorian.