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Spy photos: Aston Martin Rapide

carlover99 submitted on 1/15/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:31:08 PM

28 user comments | Category: Spy Shots | Source: | SOURCE: 4wheelsblog.com

After Aston Martin was bought from Ford the new owners confirmed the fact that the Rapide Concept will be build.

Well folks that wasn’t a joke! Spy photos of the new 4-door coupe from the British manufacturer begin to appear and this means that the days until we will see the Aston Martin Rapide on the streets are begining to be numbered.


The Aston Martin Rapide is a four-door, high performance coupé of remarkable grace and poise. Based on Aston Martin’s unique VH (Vertical/Horizontal) architecture, the Rapide combines the company’s commitment to power, beauty and soul with space and practicality for every eventuality.

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Spy photos: Aston Martin Rapide

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Jag_xfr

Looks great!

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Posted on 1/15/2008 1:46:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

pacotacolol

new comparison: Rapide, XF-R, CLS AMG, Panamera, Passat CC Diesel

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Posted on 1/15/2008 3:42:49 PM | | Votes: 2   

S4cabriofoxone

Passat CC???

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Posted on 1/15/2008 5:06:24 PM | | Votes: 2   

pacotacolol

the CC could go.

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Posted on 1/15/2008 5:52:10 PM | | Votes: 1   

pacotacolol

Audi A6 or A8? but that does not have the hinged rear trunk

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Posted on 1/15/2008 5:55:11 PM | | Votes: 1   

pacotacolol

forget the a8-a6... make the lexus GS350 (or ES350) a sedan-coupe!

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Posted on 1/15/2008 6:01:59 PM | | Votes: 2   

S4cabriofoxone

It looks delicious!

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Posted on 1/15/2008 1:58:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

DaHarder

How could they?

Everything they make is just a 'slight' variation on essentially the same design theme...

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Posted on 1/15/2008 4:41:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

lewishamiltonpimp

Yes. The mid 70s Lagonda. It was awful. Looked like something out of a bad 70s Sci Fi show.

Here: http://www.astonmartins.com/v8/amlag_s2.htm

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Posted on 1/15/2008 5:17:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

DaHarder

The Lagonda make not seem very appealing by today's standards, but seeing it at auto shows back when it was new, was quite thrilling!

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Posted on 1/15/2008 5:35:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Rupert

I love the Lagonda! Awful car, but I think it looks so cool.

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Posted on 1/15/2008 7:35:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Rupert

Digital dashboard about 30 years before everyone else..

And I have only ever seen one in real life...I loved it. Huge car though, about the size of an American barge, but tiny inside.

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Posted on 1/16/2008 6:50:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Porschinator

I think they should spend a little more $$ on Camo. I like the small red extension on rear tail light. Why bother??? lol Aston Martin is still very nice. Hope Ford decides to keep the brand.

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Posted on 1/15/2008 4:51:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

S4cabriofoxone

Huh? Prodrive already owns Aston.

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Posted on 1/15/2008 5:07:19 PM | | Votes: 1   

lewishamiltonpimp

No they don't. The owner of Prodrive and other investors own Aston. Prodrive has no financial stake in Aston.

And Ford still owns about 10%.

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Posted on 1/15/2008 5:19:45 PM | | Votes: 0   

S4cabriofoxone

Because that's absolutely different from my answer.

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Posted on 1/15/2008 6:35:13 PM | | Votes: 2   

bmwdrvr

this is the new only sedan that can be honestly be called a 4 door coupe it looks just like a db9 with an extra set of doors and i imagine thats what it is. its not a wannabe its the real thing of this type of sedan, and the only one

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Posted on 1/15/2008 10:16:59 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

keyzi747

The Lagonda was is still is avery distinctive looking car! The Rapide is what it looks like, a 4door DB9 and this is not necessarily a bad thing. I just don't think it is as unique looking as the Lagonda. When you see a Lagonda, whether you like it or not, you just have to look at it. It was a very polarizing design.

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Posted on 1/16/2008 12:57:09 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

S4cabriofoxone

Are you saying you don't have to look at this car?

I think that when a Rapide glides down the road, it will garner more stares than a Porsche Panamera and Mercedes-Benz CLS combined.

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Posted on 1/16/2008 11:21:58 AM | | Votes: 1   

cdoke

"it will garner more stares than a Porsche Panamera and Mercedes-Benz CLS combined."

I second that statement.

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Posted on 1/16/2008 12:55:36 PM | | Votes: 2   

Jag_xfr

The CLS is never a head turner!!!

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Posted on 1/16/2008 1:49:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

S4cabriofoxone

Seriously, do you only go here to post negative comments about all cars but Jags? It's embarrassing to real Jaguar fans.

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Posted on 1/16/2008 9:51:20 PM | | Votes: 2   

AGLA

The Jaguar XF-R is a joke it dosen't look like a coupe at all! The CLS is in my opinion the best looking "4-Door coupe" on the road, it looks sleek, sexy, and sporty. The high lines of the car and the short windows of the CLS make it a beautiful head turner!

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Posted on 1/17/2008 6:30:41 PM | | Votes: 0   

Neverfollow

Now that's how you build a four door "coupe"! Absolutely beautiful! Too bad it'll take about $400K US to buy one and then you'll only get to visit it every once in a while at the dealership. Can you imagine how long the eternal back order will be for parts on this thing?

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Posted on 1/18/2008 11:25:08 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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