The 2014 Aston Martin Rapide S: A New Level of Power and Luxury
Delivering significantly higher power while bearing a more imposing design, the revamped 2014 Aston Martin Rapide S arrives as an upgrade from its predecessor, promising to stake its claim in the luxury GT automobile space.
A Stronger Stand in Performance
Making strides over its previous model, this new four-door Aston Martin adds assertiveness to elegance. The redesigned Rapide S enhances it's sports car character with a striking full grille 'face' that complements its assertive image. On top of cosmetic changes such as a more pronounced boot lid ‘flip’ and rear deck profile, the vehicle also gains an aerodynamic edge.
The new marvel is powered by a naturally-aspirated AM11 6.0-litre V12 engine replacing that of the outgoing regular Rapide. With this shift, peak output has leaped by whopping 81PS (17%) — from 477 PS to now robust 558 PS which ensures impressive acceleration performance; adding significant flair for speed enthusiasts who wish for nothing less than lightning quick rides.
Sports Car Attributes Intact
For those wary about losing their beloved sports car feel amidst these updates need not worry - all these upgrades have been done without compromising on the agile nature of earlier models. Its lowered center of gravity and revised dynamic stability control maintain its high standards of responsiveness to driver inputs. The enhancements extend further into advanced tech offerings like dual variable camshaft timing or knock sensing; firmly cementing the continuous reign of V12s within future iterations of the brand’s cars.
Balancing Act Done Right
Aston Martin has seemingly struck gold balancing enhanced performance with efficiency improvements. Interestingly, despite notable increases in peak power and torque, the 2014 Rapide S offers a dip of around seven percent in CO2 emissions. Fuel economy, an often overlooked aspect within this niche segment has been concerted attention too; with promising stats on the official EU combined cycle.
Retaining Aesthetic Magnetism
Aston Martin holds brand aesthetics sacrosanct and doesn't let pedestrian safety regulations compromise them. The innovative new front grille design, along with a lowered engine and reworked bonnet assures as much function as form without resorting to unattractive plastic grilles or protruding nose cone bumpers.
Luxurious Elegance Personified Inside Out
Further enhancing aesthetic allure is the optional Carbon Exterior Pack — sporting attitude nonchalantly paraded via carbon fibre fashioned mirror caps, rear lamp infills among others. The interior carries forward this elegance into luxurious realm by offering multiple bespoke options such as duotone perforated red-black leather debutant in Aston Martin offerings. The removal of intrusive noise coupled with enhancements for desirable sounds creates ambient driving surroundings like none other.
Tailoring Luxury
The luxury continues unabated with tailored customization possibilities through 'Q by Aston Martin'. This exclusive service allows specific personalization choices across colors and materials giving free reign to owner creativity while indulging their desire for unique luxury experiences - an unmatched statement from the 2014 Aston Martin Rapide S.
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2014 Aston Martin Rapide S
