Aston Martin Rapide S - the Most Beautiful V12 Super Sedan? Part 1

Aston Martin Rapide S - the Most Beautiful V12 Super Sedan? Part 1 The Aston Martin Rapide is one of the most intriguing cars in the brand’s modern history: a breathtaking four-door grand tourer powered by a naturally aspirated 6.0L V12, yet never a big seller. In this in-depth review, we uncover the full Rapide story: why it was built, how it fits into the Aston Martin line-up, and why it remains both desirable and a little bit flawed. We explore the Rapide’s development and launch in 2010, its competition with the Porsche Panamera and Maserati Quattroporte, and its place alongside the DB9, DBS, and Vanquish. You’ll get a detailed look at the striking exterior design and engineering, as well as the beautifully crafted interior. And of course, we take it out on the road to experience what it’s like to drive a true, naturally aspirated V12 grand tourer — a sensation that’s becoming increasingly rare. The car featured here is a 2017 Rapide S from the ultra-rare “Britain is Great” Q Division series — just 8 were ever built worldwide. But this film is about more than just one example; it’s about the Rapide’s place in Aston Martin history, its compromises, and the legacy it leaves behind. If you’re passionate about rare grand tourers, British automotive design, and the swan song of the naturally aspirated V12, this is a story you won’t want to miss. 💬 Tell us in the comments: would you choose the Rapide over a Panamera or a Quattroporte? 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - History 06:50 - Factory umbrella 07:08 - Outro 👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you’ve enjoyed this video. 🏍️ Subscribe for more! ‪@BackToClassics‬ 💻 Website: https://www.backtoclassics.net/ 🙂 Facebook:   / backtoclassics   📷 Instagram:   / harne_backtoclassics   📽️ TikTok:   / back_to_classics   🎵 Intro-music by ‪‪‪‪‪‪@atlasabsent‬ ===================================== Don't forget to check our latest video’s!    • Restoring the Ultimate ’80s Icon: Mercedes...      • Moto Guzzi × Magni: Building a Special Ita...      • Laverda 750 SFC Elettronica – The Ultimate...   ===================================== Tags: #AstonMartinRapide #AstonMartinRapideS #RapideSReview #AstonMartinV12 ===================================== For licensing and business inquiries please contact [email protected] COPYRIGHT NOTICE: The Copyright Laws of the United States recognizes a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phono records or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright.” This video and our YouTube channel in general may contain certain copyrighted works that were not specifically authorized to be used by the copyright holder(s), but which we believe in good faith are protected by federal law and the fair use doctrine for one or more of the reasons noted above.