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Aston Martin Rapide

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ENGINE
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| Capacity |
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5935cc |
| Cylinder Layout |
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V12 |
| Valves |
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48, DOHC |
| Bore x Stroke |
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89mm x 79.5mm |
| Compression Ratio |
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10.9:1 |
| Power |
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470bhp at 6000rpm |
| Torque |
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600Nm at 5000rpm |
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GEARBOX
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| Type |
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6-speed automatic with manual select |
| Driven Wheels |
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Rear |
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PERFORMANCE
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| Top Speed |
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303km/h |
| 0-100 km/h |
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5.3 seconds |
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SUSPENSION
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| Front |
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Double wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear |
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Double wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
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BRAKES
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| Front |
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Ventilated discs |
| Rear |
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Ventilated discs |
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TYRES
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| Type |
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Bridgestone |
| Size |
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(F) 245/40 ZR20 (R) 295/35 ZR20 |
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SAFETY
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| ABS |
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Yes |
| Airbags |
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6 |
| Traction Control |
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Yes |
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MEASUREMENTS
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| Length |
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5019mm |
| Width |
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1929mm |
| Height |
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1360mm |
| Wheelbase |
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2989mm |
| Kerb Weight |
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1950kg |
| Power to Weight Ratio |
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241bhp/tonne |
| Turning Circle |
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12.1m |
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PRICE
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| Price |
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TBA |
| Warranty |
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TBA
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WE LIKE |
- DB9 looks
- Riding in the back
- Riding in the front
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WE DON'T LIKE |
- Not getting to drive it
- Waiting for production
- Instrusive transmission tunnel
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From Torque Dec 2009 issue
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Modifying cars with spoilers, wheels, exhausts is a lost cause – not as if we can go very fast anyway - No, it's not about the speed, it's the thrill of the project (64%)
- Yes, buy a fast car in the first place (36%)
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