LONDON — As the Aston Martin Rapide draws closer to a late-2009 launch, what appear to be official images of the production-ready luxury four-door have surfaced on several European Web sites.
The production Rapide looks remarkably true to the spy photos of late-stage prototypes that have been undergoing tests on the open roads in the U.K. Indeed, the 2010 Rapide hasn't changed dramatically from the 2006 concept that debuted three years ago in Detroit.
The Rapide will be powered by a 6.0-liter V12 mated to a ZF six-speed automatic gearbox.
The car will be assembled in Austria by Magna Steyr and is expected to sell for around $200,000.
Inside Line says: Look out, Porsche Panamera. — Paul Lienert, Correspondent
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