Aston Martin Rapide spotted in Denmark

esbenalb · January 14th, 2008, 10:07 AM

I don't know if it's worth it's own tread, if it's not please delete it.

http://pic.phyrefile.com/2008/01/14/rapide1.JPG

http://pic.phyrefile.com/2008/01/14/rapide2.JPG

Dr. Sebastian Clarke · January 14th, 2008, 10:10 AM

Yikes. Looks like they left it out in the sun too long.

Or that it was an internal attempt at an Aston limo.

powah · January 14th, 2008, 10:10 AM

Looks amazing! images/smilies/w00t.gif

Did you spot it?

jack_black · January 14th, 2008, 10:14 AM

Haha! Just imagine: Ok family, let's go on a trip! Shall we take the Aston? images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Elmo187 · January 14th, 2008, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Sebastian Clarke

Yikes. Looks like they left it out in the sun too long.

Or that it was an internal attempt at an Aston limo.

first of all, you confused me with the first part. images/smilies/wacko.gif

secondly, have you not heard of the Aston Martin Rapide? images/smilies/blink.gif

Dr. Sebastian Clarke · January 14th, 2008, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elmo187

first of all, you confused me with the first part. images/smilies/wacko.gif

secondly, have you not heard of the Aston Martin Rapide? images/smilies/blink.gif

Yes, Aston's attempt to make a four-door GT that looks like a coupe.

They failed absolutely miserably. It just looks awkward. The proportions are all messed up.

This must have been their inspiration:

http://www.historicmotorama.com/JanelleCrane/images/Mvc-862f.jpg

powah · January 14th, 2008, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Sebastian Clarke

Yes, Aston's attempt to make a four-door GT that looks like a coupe.

Well it worked for Mercedes didn't it?

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/06/15/automobiles/600-auto-01.jpg

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Sebastian Clarke

They failed absolutely miserably. It just looks awkward. The proportions are all messed up.

I think that Aston shall not fail.

GraemeH · January 14th, 2008, 10:27 AM

Bad. The proportions are just plain wrong for the looks now. The DB9 was perfect. The Vantage less so. This much less so.

.cmd · January 14th, 2008, 10:40 AM

I really hate to say it, as I usually love Astons, but this just looks like someones added a extra section to a DB9 and completly ruined the proportions on it. Maybe it will look better when its finished, but for once I wish they would make a car without trying to make it look the same as the DB9.

SL65 · January 14th, 2008, 10:46 AM

Practically speaking - this car is a failure. Stylistically, its not perfect but I still like it a lot.

I read that this car has a wheelbase longer than that of a S-Class. Pretty long I think! And judging by the photos of the concept car, that space does not translate to much room inside the cabin. In fact, its really cramped. In many ways, this is more compromised than a CLS.

I also think that nose hangs out a bit much for my liking. But I still like it. I reckon it would be a real head-turner in real life.

_HighVoltage_ · January 14th, 2008, 11:15 AM

It looks alright...but it's just a long DB9. Aston Martin seem to have no imagination whatsoever - now they one car with 3 options - small, medium, large (and medium sport for the DBS)

remco558 · January 14th, 2008, 11:41 AM

it's strange, it's just too long...

maateuszz89 · January 14th, 2008, 11:42 AM

Ugly as hell. If you want family car just buy Volvo. Aston Martin should be proper sport car.

So, I suppose there will be Aston Martin SUV and AM Truck coming soon. WTF? images/smilies/no.gif

Hercules286 · January 14th, 2008, 12:06 PM

I think it needs to be longer and tweaked a bit here and there. This just looks unfinished.

jensked · January 14th, 2008, 12:08 PM

I don't think it looks that bad..remember the interior? I can't wait to see the final version.

Magnet · January 14th, 2008, 12:10 PM

Wow, Aston Martin really let their designers go mad with this one....

Oh look, here I found photos of the latest all new Aston Martin SUV as well!

http://pic.phyrefile.com/2008/01/14/astonmartinav.jpg

powah · January 14th, 2008, 12:11 PM

Hmmm, I was expecting people to really like it images/smilies/sad.gif

Greatgraddage · January 14th, 2008, 12:19 PM

I quite like it to be honest. Style + some practicality. Mind you I'm a huge maserati fan for the same reason, an they are a bit cheaper.

Vltros · January 14th, 2008, 12:27 PM

I adore it!!!!

The best Aston Martin ever. I don't really think it looks out of proportion at all!!!

If I had the money I can assure you that this would be the Aston I would buy.

Gman333-X-ferrari · January 14th, 2008, 12:34 PM

It's like a limo V8 Vantage, with a pointy nose. Somewhat disproportional, but overall I like it. It's sexy, just like all Astons...

January 14th, 2008, 10:07 AM	#1
esbenalb Joined: Dec 23rd, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Denmark, Copenhagen (Canberra, Australia) Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	Aston Martin Rapide spotted in Denmark I don't know if it's worth it's own tread, if it's not please delete it.

January 14th, 2008, 10:10 AM	#3
powah Previously Known As powerof1000 Joined: Mar 13th, 2007 Last Online: November 1st, 2009 Location: New Zealand Age: 16 Posts: 1,253 Rep Power: 16	Looks amazing! Did you spot it? __________________

January 14th, 2008, 10:27 AM	#8
GraemeH Joined: Apr 19th, 2005 Last Online: 4:43 AM Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,068 Car: Toyota Corolla. Rawrr. LFS Status: Rep Power: 34	Bad. The proportions are just plain wrong for the looks now. The DB9 was perfect. The Vantage less so. This much less so. __________________

January 14th, 2008, 11:42 AM	#13
maateuszz89 Joined: Jan 29th, 2007 Last Online: May 13th, 2009 Location: Poznan, Poland Age: 20 Posts: 579 Car: 2009 Mazda CX-7, 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 Rep Power: 17	Ugly as hell. If you want family car just buy Volvo. Aston Martin should be proper sport car. So, I suppose there will be Aston Martin SUV and AM Truck coming soon. WTF? __________________

January 14th, 2008, 12:06 PM	#14
Hercules286 Previously Known As petarkb Joined: Feb 12th, 2007 Last Online: August 6th, 2009 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 1,663 Rep Power: 54	I think it needs to be longer and tweaked a bit here and there. This just looks unfinished. __________________ It's called a floorstander, not a desktop. Get on with the times!

January 14th, 2008, 10:10 AM	#2
Dr. Sebastian Clarke Joined: Dec 16th, 2007 Last Online: February 3rd, 2008 Posts: 76 Car: Volkswagen Golf TDi Rep Power: 9	Yikes. Looks like they left it out in the sun too long. Or that it was an internal attempt at an Aston limo.

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jack_black Joined: May 5th, 2007 Last Online: 9:40 AM Location: Iasi, Romania Age: 23 Posts: 131 Car: Opel Astra Rep Power: 13	Haha! Just imagine: Ok family, let's go on a trip! Shall we take the Aston?

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.cmd Joined: Sep 11th, 2007 Last Online: 10:32 AM Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 144 Rep Power: 0	I really hate to say it, as I usually love Astons, but this just looks like someones added a extra section to a DB9 and completly ruined the proportions on it. Maybe it will look better when its finished, but for once I wish they would make a car without trying to make it look the same as the DB9.

January 14th, 2008, 10:46 AM	#10
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: November 10th, 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 9,299 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 46	Practically speaking - this car is a failure. Stylistically, its not perfect but I still like it a lot. I read that this car has a wheelbase longer than that of a S-Class. Pretty long I think! And judging by the photos of the concept car, that space does not translate to much room inside the cabin. In fact, its really cramped. In many ways, this is more compromised than a CLS. I also think that nose hangs out a bit much for my liking. But I still like it. I reckon it would be a real head-turner in real life.

January 14th, 2008, 11:15 AM	#11
_HighVoltage_ Joined: Aug 5th, 2006 Last Online: 5:41 AM Location: Bulgaria/Athens,WV Age: 22 Posts: 2,668 Car: 1994 Volvo 854 Rep Power: 53	It looks alright...but it's just a long DB9. Aston Martin seem to have no imagination whatsoever - now they one car with 3 options - small, medium, large (and medium sport for the DBS)

January 14th, 2008, 11:41 AM	#12
remco558 Joined: Dec 19th, 2005 Last Online: November 18th, 2009 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	it's strange, it's just too long...

January 14th, 2008, 12:08 PM	#15
jensked Joined: Mar 31st, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Flanders, Belgium Age: 26 Posts: 4,056 Car: RIP Opel Astra -> 2006 Toyota Corolla Wagon Rep Power: 49	I don't think it looks that bad..remember the interior? I can't wait to see the final version. __________________

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Magnet Joined: Jan 13th, 2005 Last Online: 10:44 AM Location: Perth, WA Age: 28 Posts: 2,605 Car: BMW E46 328Ci, NA6 MX-5 Rep Power: 106	Wow, Aston Martin really let their designers go mad with this one.... Oh look, here I found photos of the latest all new Aston Martin SUV as well! __________________ Remember, a dog is not just for Christmas. It can also be for a birthday. In fact, you can eat them all year round!

January 14th, 2008, 12:11 PM	#17
powah Previously Known As powerof1000 Joined: Mar 13th, 2007 Last Online: November 1st, 2009 Location: New Zealand Age: 16 Posts: 1,253 Rep Power: 16	Hmmm, I was expecting people to really like it __________________

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Vltros Joined: Sep 7th, 2006 Last Online: 4:02 AM Location: Manresa (Barcelona) Age: 24 Posts: 1,392 Car: 2008 Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT Rep Power: 34	I adore it!!!! The best Aston Martin ever. I don't really think it looks out of proportion at all!!! If I had the money I can assure you that this would be the Aston I would buy. __________________ '86 Ford Escort 1.4 Xtra '08 Ford Focus 1.6 Ti-VCT

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Gman333-X-ferrari Joined: Nov 5th, 2006 Last Online: 10:46 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 2,715 Car: The George "BBQ Spoiler Grille" Foremanator LFS Status: Rep Power: 138	It's like a limo V8 Vantage, with a pointy nose. Somewhat disproportional, but overall I like it. It's sexy, just like all Astons... __________________

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