- 2012 Model Year Aston Martin Rapide Luxury Sedan
- Black Maroon exterior
- Sandstorm and Obsidian Leather interior
- Luxury trim reported
- S Kit front bumper installed
- Recently changed 02 sensors
- Recent dealer oil change
- Seller reports the car was fully inspected by Dealer before purchasing
- Rear seat entertainment
- Heated and ventilated front and rear seats
- 20" Wheels
- Bang & Olufsen sound system
When Aston Martin decided to make a four door, in tribute to the Lagonda Rapide of the Sixties, they poured their heart and soul into it. The result is a car that, if you don’t notice the rear doors, might lead you into thinking it’s a slightly elongated two-door GT. Built from 2010 to 2020, the Rapide is based on the DB9, and shares many of its features, including that awesome V12 engine. This 2012 Aston Martin Rapide has done just 27,100 miles on its journey to our hands, and the seller reports that the car was fully dealer inspected before purchase. If you’re on the lookout for a fast four seater, this car is a great option that sways away from the mainstream offerings.
Exterior and Interior
The Rapide’s design was led by Mark Reichman, and was basically done by taking a DB9’s design and stretching it to accommodate two extra doors. However, this isn’t as straightforward as it sounds because the proportions would quickly start to look wrong. So, let’s raise a glass to the team who have pulled it off, with this 2012 Aston Martin Rapide in its Black Maroon paintjob as testimony. They’ve done it so well, that you might miss the shutlines of the rear doors from certain angles. Few cars can pull off clear-lensed tail lamps too, and the Rapide is one of them. Rolling on 20-inch multispoke alloys, the yellow brake calipers peeking out from behind hint at its performance potential, if the rather substantial exhausts at the rear don’t do it. Up front, that gaping grill isn’t just for show, but to cool the significant engine that lies just behind it. This is further enhanced by the S-kit front bumper. The interior features Sandstone and Obsidian Black spec, and this is reportedly a Luxury trim-equipped car. As a strict four-seater, you’ve got four heated and ventilated individual bucket seats, electrically adjustable front seats, climate control with vents for rear passengers as well, and an infotainment system with a motorized screen that pops out of the dash when required. The transmission buttons live on the center console, and the signature Aston Martin gauge cluster with anticlockwise-sweeping tachometer greets the driver. There’s also the rear entertainment package, and a 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. Paddle shifters live behind the steering wheel for manual gear selection at will, and there’s cruise control for relaxed driving.
Engine
Aston Martin have a fantastic V12 in the shape of their 6.0L unit that saw service in the DB9, and this 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is blessed with the same powerplant. It sings a beautiful song as the revs rise, and puts out 470hp and 443lb-ft to the rear wheels via a 6-speed ZF Touchtronic II automatic transmission. Zero to hundred is a low-five-second affair, but how many four-door, four-seat passenger cars do you know of that can hit 188mph flat out?
The Aston Martin Rapide S took the brand’s unmistakable grand-touring character and stretched it into a genuinely usable four-door without sacrificing the drama expected from a V12 Aston. This 2014 Aston Martin Rapide S pairs that elegant fastback shape with a naturally aspirated 5.9L V12, while its Quantum Silver finish, extensive carbon fiber trim, and red brake calipers give the otherwise understated sedan a much sharper edge. Inside, Obsidian Black upholstery, carbon fiber trim, embroidered Aston Martin wings, contrast stitching, and Bang & Olufsen audio reinforce its hand-finished luxury character. Showing approximately 25,079 miles, this Rapide S offers a compelling mix of V12 performance, long-distance comfort, and four-door practicality.
Aston Martin, known for their fine sports cars that carried James Bond around in many a movie over the decades, stunned the world when they released a four-door car in 2010. Called the Rapide, it was made until 2020, as a five-door liftback-styled executive car. Sitting on an extended DB9 and Vanquish platform, the Rapide quickly gained a cult following. It was recognized as a fast four-seater that served the Aston Martin enthusiast who had a family to satisfy as well. Today’s 2016 Aston Martin Rapide S is thus ideal for the petrolhead with commitments, and has traveled 26,000 miles so far. It’s located in Garfield, New Jersey, and if you’re still on the fence about buying this car, perhaps its lovely 5.9-liter naturally aspirated V12 will be the necessary factor to swing you towards this captivating machine.
Can you imagine an Aston Martin Vanquish or DB9, but with four doors instead of two? You might banish the thought as mere fantasy, but Aston Martin did turn fantasy into fact with the Rapide. Produced from 2010 to 2020, the Rapide was named after another legendary four-door from Aston Martin’s history, the Lagonda Rapide. Offering a value proposition like no other, the Rapide makes for an interesting family vehicle if you’ve got two kids or less, but want that iconic Aston Martin V12 and driving experience. Sounds like you? If so, contact us and take home this 470-horsepower, 12,192-mile 2010 Aston Martin Rapide that comes with all servicing reportedly up to date. Need we say more? If so, here goes.
The 2006 Aston Martin DB9 Volante blends elegant grand-touring design with the open-air character of a traditional British luxury convertible. Showing approximately 45,430 miles, this example is finished in Onyx Black Metallic over a striking Chancellor Red interior, creating a classic Aston Martin color combination with plenty of visual presence. A black convertible soft top, 19-inch alloy wheels, red brake calipers, navigation, Linn premium audio, and walnut cabin trim round out a specification that balances performance, luxury, and long-distance touring appeal.
The 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe is one of those grand tourers that still feels special before the V12 even comes to life. Showing 40,167 miles, this example is finished in Tungsten Silver over a Black Cherry interior and pairs Aston Martin’s 5.9L naturally aspirated V12 with a 6-speed Touchtronic II automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. The cabin has been given a far more bespoke character through diamond-quilted Alcantara seat inserts, an Alcantara headliner, Alcantara-wrapped dashboard and steering wheel, and Aston Martin embroidered headrests, while an aftermarket touchscreen infotainment system adds a more modern interface. Outside, aftermarket wheels and a front splitter sharpen the DB9’s otherwise elegant profile. It remains very much a classic Aston Martin GT at heart—long-hooded, V12-powered, and built around effortless high-speed touring—but with a custom presentation that gives this example its own identity.
The 2000 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Coupe represents one of the most elegant grand tourers of its era, combining classic Aston Martin proportions with the added performance of the V12-powered Vantage specification. Showing 28,982 miles, this example is finished in Bowland Black over a Charcoal and Light Grey Connolly leather interior and is equipped with the especially desirable 6-speed manual transmission. Factory highlights include carbon fibre veneer, a heated front windscreen, electrically controlled front seats with adjustable lumbar support, and even an umbrella holder with golf umbrella. With its hand-finished cabin, naturally aspirated V12, and manual gearbox, this DB7 Vantage offers a distinctly analog take on British grand touring.
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