Four individual seats, a long-wheelbase aluminium body and six-speed Touchtronic II distinguish the original Rapide from the later full-grille S. Check all four door mechanisms, rear-seat access and the exact Touchtronic transmission version. Recall and bulletin eligibility requires a VIN check.
Engines and variants
Engines: 5.9-litre naturally aspirated V12.
Key variants: Four-door fastback.
Best use cases
- Four-seat road touring
Strengths
- Four individual seats, a long-wheelbase aluminium body and six-speed Touchtronic II distinguish the original Rapide from the later full-grille S.
- Four-door fastback body with 5.9-litre naturally aspirated v12
What to watch
- Check all four door mechanisms, rear-seat access and the exact Touchtronic transmission version. Recall and bulletin eligibility requires a VIN check.
- Confirm the vehicle’s factory build record, market and current VIN campaign status; catalogue years alone do not establish applicability.
Sources and research
Manufacturer specifications and specialist model histories are cited individually. They establish identity, not fault frequency, maintenance intervals or the condition of a particular vehicle. Confirm exact year, market, equipment and VIN with an authorised specialist. The manufacturer’s archive index lists 2010–2013, while its dedicated early-Rapide page labels 2010–2012. Verify a particular car by build date and VIN.
- Rapide specification and model history — Aston Martin. Checked .
Frequently asked questions
Which version does this guide cover?
Aston Martin Rapide, 2010-2012, Four-door fastback. Four individual seats, a long-wheelbase aluminium body and six-speed Touchtronic II distinguish the original Rapide from the later full-grille S.
Can I use the model family’s workshop procedures?
Only when the procedure expressly covers this exact vehicle, year and equipment. A parent-page link is not confirmation of mechanical or campaign applicability.
