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Aston Martin revealed more details about the production version of the Rapid E, the upcoming battery-electric derivative of the firm’s four-door model. The all-electric Aston Martin Rapide E will enter a strictly limited production run of just 155 examples, featuring an advanced 800V electrical architecture and a 65kWh battery pack. The latter is mounted on the same place where the 6.0-liter V12 engine, its gearbox and fuel tank were located in the petrol-powered Rapide. A pair of electric motors are mounted on the rear, producing just over 610PS (602hp) and 700lb-ft (950Nm) of torque. Aston Martin expects the Rapide E to be capable of delivering a sub-4sec 0-60mph time and a 50-70mph time of just 1.5 seconds. As for the driving range, the company claims over 200 miles under the new WLTP test cycle. The electric Aston Martin will be compatible not only with the typical 50kW quick charger (where it will charge at a rate of 185 miles of range per hour) but also with 800V outlets...

Aston Martin‘s second AMR product, after the DB11, has arrived in the form of the Rapide. Previewed by the concept car shown in Geneva last year, the British machine continues to pack the same naturally aspirated 6.0-liter V12 engine. The unit now makes 603PS (595hp / 440kW) and 630Nm (465lb-ft) of torque in Euro-spec, and 588PS (580hp / 433kW) for the rest of the world. The extra muscle comes via the larger inlet manifolds, with tuned length dual inlet runners that enhance the airflow. Also, the engine and eight-speed gearbox have been recalibrated. Thus, Aston Martin claims the 0-100km/h (0-62mph) sprint takes just 4.4 seconds, the 60mph (96km/h) mark is hit in 4.2 seconds, and top speed is 330km/h (205mph). In order to handle the power boost, the Aston Martin Rapide AMR benefits from three-mode adaptive dampers, a 10mm (0.4in) lowered ride height, and standard carbon-ceramic brake discs. Available in four color schemes, the car also has a few exterior changes that h...

Aston Martin has announced plans to build a production version of the RapidE concept which was introduced nearly two years ago. While Aston Martin originally planned to partner with LeEco, the company's financial problems has apparently pushed the automaker to name Williams Advanced Engineering as the lead engineering partner on the project. The change will delay the launch of the RapidE to 2019 but Aston Martin and Williams Advanced Engineering worked together on the original concept so hopefully it's a change for the better. Details about the car are limited at this point but the model will be based on the Rapide AMR and have "four-door sports car looks" combined with the "dynamics of the Rapide S." The company also says the instantaneous power delivered by the car's electric motors means the "RapidE will offer a unique driving experience" unlike any previous Aston Martin. In a statement, Aston Martin CEO Dr Andy Palmer said “Havin...

Aston Martin has confirmed that the V12-powered Rapide we’re familiar with will soon be killed off to make way for an all-electric variant. The company's chief executive Andy Palmer told Motoring that the Rapide will be initially replaced by the all-electric RapidE while later on the DBX crossover and a new Lagonda-badged sedan will indirectly take its position in the Aston Martin range. “So obviously there’s a platform for the electric Rapide, so it has life in front of it, but the Rapide as you see it today is also going to be replaced by the DBX on one hand and the Lagonda on the other,” he revealed. Aston first unveiled the RapidE as a concept in late 2015 and while it isn’t yet known if Aston intends on keeping the styling unchanged for the production model, the car has the potential to be even more potent than the recent Rapide AMR thanks to around 800 hp of electric grunt. Next year, the RapidE will hit the market, says Palmer, and then be followed up by the DBX i...

Aston Martin announced the launch of the AMR sub-brand which is aimed to take technology and inspiration from motorsport and create a sharper version of each model in the company’s range. To signal the birth of AMR, Aston Martin brought two concepts at the Geneva Motor Show, the Rapide AMR and the Vantage AMR Pro, with both of them being confirmed for production. The Rapide AMR represents the first tier of the new sub-brand, featuring a comprehensive suite of upgrades in the engine, chassis and design sectors. The Vantage AMR Pro on the other hand is the most extreme version, being heavily influenced by the company’s WEC V8 Vantege GT3 race car and offering an uncompromising character. More specifically the Aston Martin Rapide AMR is now powered by a 600PS version of the naturally aspirated 6.0-litre V12 engine, which the British maker claiming that this is the fastest four-door model in the world, capable of a 210mph top speed. The Rapide AMR is also finished in a signature...

Aston Martin has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with LeEco that paves the way for a production version of the RapidE concept. Set to arrive in 2018, the production model will be a high-performance electric vehicle that combines luxury with eco-friendliness.  The companies declined to mention performance specifications but mentioned they are working on identifying a powertrain and battery system for upcoming model. Originally unveiled last year, the RapidE concept was jointly developed with Williams Advanced Engineering and was built to demonstrate Aston Martin's desire to build zero-emission sports cars.  At the time, the Aston Martin said if the production model was green-lighted it would be built in the United Kingdom and arrive in approximately two years. Aston Martin and LeEco also announced the agreement could be expanded in the future to include a range of next-generation of electric vehicles from both companies as well as ...