2019 Aston Martin Rapide AMR Performance

The Rapide AMR's bite matches its bark: Aston Martin had paid more than lip service when developing the AMR Rapide, and this car now holds the official title of the most potent Aston Martin sedan ever made. Almost every aspect of the standard Rapide has been touched on to improve performance, with power gains of 43 hp that push the 6.0-liter V12's figures to 595 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. 0-60 mph is a feat that takes just 4.2 seconds, while the top speed is a manic 205 mph - five less than what Aston was hoping for, but with the addition of new aero keeping things glued to the tarmac, its an acceptable concession. Some sedans are quicker, such as the homegrown Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, but only the Porsche Panamera Turbo is capable of matching the AMR's dynamics when roads get twisty.

Arguably the most exciting aspect of the Rapide AMR is what lies beneath the carbon fiber hood. Aston Martin's much loved, naturally aspirated 6.0-liter V12 provides a sonorous soundtrack, and does an astounding job of moving the Rapide AMR around, especially in the mid to high rev range, where the motoring heavens open up, and a feeling of transcendence creeps in. That V12 engine produces 595 hp and 465 lb-ft thanks to a larger inlet manifold with enhanced airflow.

The benefit of a big naturally aspirated V12 is the fact that it delivers its power in a very linear curve, unlike the majority of turbocharged engines in this class, who spill their guts in the midrange and run out of breath at the top end. All that power is sent to the rear wheels via a ZF-supplied eight-speed automatic transmission that has been tweaked to deliver faster shifts, and can apparently go from one gear to the other in only 139 milliseconds, but in reality, it doesn't feel any faster than a regular ZF transmission.

尽管主抗菌素耐药性是由a rather hefty naturally aspirated V12, it manages to return respectable gas mileage numbers. If the right foot behaves, which is near on impossible with that tremendous sounding engine, the Rapide AMR will return numbers of 15/30/22 mpg city/highway/combined. The Porsche Panamera Turbo with its twin-turbocharged V8 producing 550 hp and weighing in at 4,630 pounds will achieve 18/25/21 mpg. The gas tank will hold 23.9 gallons of fuel, giving the Rapide AMR an estimated range of 525.8 miles. That makes the AMR a very capable cross country bomber, provided you can remove the lead from your right boot.