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Jan 16, 2008 9:25:58 PM
- connoisseur
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Re: AM Rapide
Well it's nicely styled. The interior looks comfortable. But those rear doors, oh my god. With the TV screen in the front headrests at least children and young adults will be entertained. If you intend to place any "full sized" adults in the rear, at least advise them to wear "comfortable" clothing. 
Jan 17, 2008 7:52:39 AM
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Re: AM Rapide
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Lars997 said:
Stunning interior, especially the Glassroof is just awesome!
DB9 Front looks a bit to old for me, its a pity that they didnt make any more fashy, modern front!
The DB9 is actually 5 years old(cam out in 2003) so IMO it doesn't look as stunning any longer. The Rapide would have been fine like it is if they would have introduced it in 2005. But now a decade later it's not exciting at all and will neither have performance to match the M5 or Panamera. AM should have done something to the head and tail lights but I guess they are a little lost without the magician Henrik Frisker.
I think that people will be much more excited over the Panamera and up coming Audi A7 which will be out in 2009.
Re: AM Rapide
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luwalira said:Quote:
Lars997 said:
Stunning interior, especially the Glassroof is just awesome!
DB9 Front looks a bit to old for me, its a pity that they didnt make any more fashy, modern front!
The DB9 is actually 5 years old(cam out in 2003) so IMO it doesn't look as stunning any longer. The Rapide would have been fine like it is if they would have introduced it in 2005. But now a decade later it's not exciting at all and will neither have performance to match the M5 or Panamera. AM should have done something to the head and tail lights but I guess they are a little lost without the magician Henrik Frisker.
I think that people will be much more excited over the Panamera and up coming Audi A7 which will be out in 2009.
Can you say RS7?
Re: AM Rapide
Did George drive a production version or pre-production Rapide?
Here's a couple of spy pics of the Rapide caught testing:
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080117.001/aston-martin-rapide-caught-undisguised
Here's a couple of spy pics of the Rapide caught testing:
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080117.001/aston-martin-rapide-caught-undisguised
Re: AM Rapide
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luwalira said:Quote:
Lars997 said:
Stunning interior, especially the Glassroof is just awesome!
DB9 Front looks a bit to old for me, its a pity that they didnt make any more fashy, modern front!
The DB9 is actually 5 years old(cam out in 2003) so IMO it doesn't look as stunning any longer. The Rapide would have been fine like it is if they would have introduced it in 2005. But now a decade later it's not exciting at all and will neither have performance to match the M5 or Panamera. AM should have done something to the head and tail lights but I guess they are a little lost without the magician Henrik Frisker.
I think that people will be much more excited over the Panamera and up coming Audi A7 which will be out in 2009.
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Jan 18, 2008 8:20:49 AM
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Re: AM Rapide
Quote:Correct! In 2005 with 450HP it would be a great car. In 2010 I think this kind of cars should have more than 550 HP to be on the same level.
luwalira said:
The DB9 is actually 5 years old(cam out in 2003) so IMO it doesn't look as stunning any longer. The Rapide would have been fine like it is if they would have introduced it in 2005. But now a decade later it's not exciting at all and will neither have performance to match the M5 or Panamera. AM should have done something to the head and tail lights but I guess they are a little lost without the magician Henrik Frisker.
I think that people will be much more excited over the Panamera and up coming Audi A7 which will be out in 2009.
Jan 19, 2008 8:15:49 AM
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Re: AM Rapide
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turbosteff said:Quote:Correct! In 2005 with 450HP it would be a great car. In 2010 I think this kind of cars should have more than 550 HP to be on the same level.
luwalira said:
The DB9 is actually 5 years old(cam out in 2003) so IMO it doesn't look as stunning any longer. The Rapide would have been fine like it is if they would have introduced it in 2005. But now a decade later it's not exciting at all and will neither have performance to match the M5 or Panamera. AM should have done something to the head and tail lights but I guess they are a little lost without the magician Henrik Frisker.
I think that people will be much more excited over the Panamera and up coming Audi A7 which will be out in 2009.
400-500HP is already too much power for most people. Bragging rights is another thing. These days it is more about reducing weight than reveling in horsepower wars.
Re: AM Rapide
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KresoF1 said:Quote:
temm said:
Did George drive a production version or pre-production Rapide?
NO. KF posted link to pretty old article: AUTO BILD 22/2006 - 07.06.2006
i'm sorry. Maybe this is brandnew...
DBS Convertible
Re: AM Rapide
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i'm sorry. Maybe this is brandnew...
Thx for the link. I just don't get the DBS' looks, too much like a tuned-up DB9 for my tastes. But I have to admit the cab looks better than the coupé.
Re: AM Rapide
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temm said:
Next to this the Panamera (and every other "4-door coupe" for that matter) is going to look
The side view is the weakest angle IMO.It reminds me of the stretched limos that are popular in the USA. The front and rear are normal but the middle part is out of place and spoils a coherent design.
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