It’s the bit more version of Rapid of Aston Martin. The company announced arrival of Rapid S, which joins revised DB9, the new Vanquish, and also the vantage. Rapid S is a four-door and four-seat sedan/coupe and it marks the 100 birthday of Aston this year. The car was in production since early 2010.
Rapid S is equipped with the same rear-wheel-drive as the previous model. The engine is also same as 6.0-liter V-12, but with increased horsepower to 550 from 470. The torque too has been raised to 457 from 443.
The car has reached high closeness to Panamera Turbo S of Porsche in terms of output, but the acceleration has made it a bit disappointing if compared very carefully. It is able to boast zero-60 mph time from 5.1 secs to 4.7 secs, which is behind the Turbo S of 3.6 secs.
It is learned the S has grabbed from Vanquish and DB9 the adaptive suspension system. With this facility drivers can opt for Normal, Sport and Track modes.
The front grille of Rapid S has been made large. It is now a one-piece unit that extends from bottom to the new hood below the bumper.
