The 2017 Aston Martin Rapide S is the new addition to the luxury British sports car manufacturer Aston Martin. With Aston Martin’s unique vision, the new Rapide S offers a distinct blend of beauty, power and luxury. Aston Martin Rapide S is designed to be a beautiful four door sports sedan and is astonishingly every inch Aston Martin.
The first Aston Martin Rapide was introduced in early 2010. It was given a facelift and an upgrade in 2013 and again further revisions in 2015, systematically increasing its speed and performance.
Here is our review of the performance, engine, design and other features of this new luxury sedan by Aston Martin.
The Exterior Design of 2017 Aston Martin Rapide S
The exterior of the 2017 Aston Martin Rapide S embodies the very essence of Aston Martin. Its unique character is a blend of sumptuous luxury and spaciousness, serene refinement and elegant convenience.
The most noticeable and useful design upgrade in the exterior is the assertive full height front grille. It is the largest grille production in the world, which was also quite a challenge to incorporate in the structure. Working closely with the design team, the engineers at Aston Martin made an innovative design of the grille at the front fascia.
This was a challenge as it had to be in compliance with the safety regulation for the passengers in case of accident. As a result, the engine was lowered down to make clearance between the hood of the car and the engine. The main advantage of lowering the engine was it allowed the car to have a lower center of gravity, thus more control in the drive.
It will be incomplete to talk about the exterior without mentioning its aerodynamic capabilities. The body is made to be as slippery as possible that would effortless cut through the air, increasing its performance, maximum speed as well as aiding in fuel economy. With such speed, the balance in this sporty car’s body is provided by the front lower engine of the car as well as the rear flip installed at the rear tailgate of the car to increase downforce.
It comes with a three new exterior colours selection; including Sea Storm, Diavolo Red and Divine Red.
The Interior of the 2017 Rapide S
The interior is everything that is luxury and divine for an extravagant Aston Martin Sports Car. It is inspired by a stunning waterfall fascia design that incorporates technology with luxury, proving to be a perfect centre piece. It can be customized in a range of materials.
Three choices bring even greater flexibility, the engineered precision of Iridium, intricate Satin Cuprum Carbon Fibre or the lighter, more individual Piano Ice Mocha are a natural fit with the extraordinary Rapide S.
It is the first four door, four seated sedan by Aston Martin with an extremely generous use of leather in the interior. Thousands of unique colour combinations and a wide range of finishes make each Rapide S bespoke to its owner.
This leather is made with unmatched craftsmanship with exceptional quality materials to bring you supreme comfort in your travels. One of the example of the absolute precision showcased is the embroidered “AML” logo that features five thousand stitches to create the desired finish.
Engine and Performance
With the 2017 Aston Martin Rapide S, it not only delivers exceptional power and performance but also enough control for a safe and comfortable drive.
The heart of any great sports car is a great engine. The 2017 Aston Martin Rapide S features the AM29 V12 engine, the most technologically advanced, most powerful Rapide engine the brand has ever built. Coupled with the Touchtronic III ZF eight-speed automatic transmission, the sports sedan delivers 552 brake horsepower with a top speed of 327 mph and a torque of 630 Nm. It has a sprint record from 0 to 100 Km/h in 4.4 seconds.
With new collaboration and new algorithms, the Rapide S gives the comfort of drive in normal mode and exceptional sportiness in track mode.
The combination of the engine and the powerful transmission gives a lot more power and performance. In order to control this performance, there is a Dynamic Stability Control installed in normal as well as sport mode.
The new AMi III infotainment system is the control centre for Rapide S. Housed within the stunning waterfall fascia, AMi III seamlessly integrates audio, hands-free telephony and vehicle status technologies and places them at your fingertips to allow you to get the very most from the Rapide S experience.
Safety Features
There are standard as well as advanced safety features in this 2017 luxury sports sedan. Some of these include:
- Anti-Lock Brakes
- Stability Control
- Security System
- Traction Control
- Parking Assist
- Tyre Pressure Warning and more.
The Price of 2017 Aston Martin Rapide S in the UAE
The 2017 Aston Martin Rapide S is available in the UAE. Its starting price can be from AED 954,550 and can go up to AED 1,000,000 with upgrades and additional packages.
