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2012 Aston Martin Rapide

United KingdomGasolineRWDSedan

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
2012
Make
Aston Martin
Model
Rapide
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
1st Generation (VH4)
Seats
4
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
5.9 V12 Touchtronic II
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
477 hp
Power (kW)
350 kW
Torque
600 Nm (443 lb-ft)
Top speed
296 km/h (184 mph)
0–60 mph
5.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
5.3 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length
5,019 mm (197.6 in)
Width
1,875 mm (73.8 in)
Height
1,360 mm (53.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,989 mm (117.7 in)
Curb weight
1,950 kg (4,299 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
5,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
89 mm (3.5 in)
Stroke
79.5 mm (3.1 in)
Compression Ratio
5,935 cc
10.9 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed

Brakes

Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brake Caliper Pistons
  • Front (6)
  • Rear (4)
Front Brakes
Diameter
390 mm (15.4 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
91 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
22.6 litres / 100 km
Highway
10.4 litres / 100 km
Combined
14.9 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
355 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,590 mm (62.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,615 mm (63.6 in)
Ground Clearance
112 - 113 mm (4.4 - 4.4 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
2,410 kg (5,313 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Platform
Aston Martin Platform
VH Platform (III)

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Folding
Electrical

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Air Condition
Yes

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control
Yes

Other Features

GPS
Navigation

Safety & Security

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes

Brake Systems

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Mid-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car

Awards

World
Aston Martin emblem
360 mm (14.2 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Cargo Capacity
445 kg (981 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg (0 lb)
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes

Lights

Main Beam
Xenon
Low Beam
Xenon

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
128
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x2
Central Bore (CB), front
75.1
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Tightening Torque
180 Nm
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
Yes
Media Format
  • MP3
  • WMA
Media Inputs
USB
Bluetooth
Yes
Connectivity › Media Format
DVD
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Yes
Displays
Center Display
Yes

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
315 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
885 litres

Seats

Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Heated Seats
Yes
Second Seat Row
Features
Heated Seats
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Not Tested by Euro NCAP
Yes

Airbags

Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Side Chest Airbag
Car Design of the Year
2011
Rapide
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Sedan
Variant
Generation
1st Generation (VH4)
Year
Powertrain
5.9 V12 Touchtronic II
Horsepower
477 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed