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GB
DE
USV 12
Fixed-head coupé
362 cu in
4
457 ft.lb @ 5500 rpm
4
Rear wheel drive
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6, Automatic
Petrol
280.4 hp/ton
4387 lb
NCAP
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362 cu in
558 hp
4.9s
190 mph
annual
The Rapide S was introduced to the markets in February of 2013 to replace the standard car.
The biggest change for the Rapide S is that the 6.0-liter V12 gets a major upgrade to 558ps (550hp). That is an 80hp improvement over its predecessor. The engine is Aston Martin’s latest AM11 unit, and it increases torque to 620Nm, compared to 600Nm in the current model.
The upgraded engine moves the Rapide S to 100km/h in 4.9 seconds. The top speed ticks up to 190mph, 2.5mph faster.
Even with the extra power, the CO2 emissions fall to 332g/km of CO2 from 355g/km of CO2. It is rated at 16.57mpg US (19.9mpg UK or 14l/100km).
Handling should be improved slightly as well. The V12 sits 19mm lower than in the current version. Aston Martin claims it gives the Rapide S more direct turn-in. It also has adaptive dampers and a retuned stability control system for further improvements.
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