Magna Steyr to build Aston Martin Rapide
December 31st, 1969
Aston Martin has used the backdrop of the Geneva Motor Show to announce a partnership with independent vehicle manufacturer Magna Steyr to build the upcoming four-door Rapide at a plant in Graz, Austria. The new model is expected to bow in around late 2009 and officials are hoping to sell up to 2000 cars annually.
The decision to outsource production of the Rapide to Magna Steyr was made because Aston’s current facility in Gaydon is already near capacity with close to 8,000 cars rolling out of the factory last year. According to Aston CEO Dr Ulrich Bez, Magna Steyr was picked because of its experience in building luxury cars for the likes of Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Some of its most popular models include the X3 SUV and E-Class 4MATIC. Officials will now work on establishing a dedicated production line for the new Rapide at the Austrian plant.
The Rapide was first rolled out as a concept at the Detroit Motor Show in 2006 and since that time the company has been investigating the best business solution for building the car. The original concept featured a 6.0L V12 engine with 480hp (358kW) on tap, but no details about the production version have been released yet.Aston Martin Rapide Concept 2007
Aston Martin has used the backdrop of the Geneva Motor Show to announce a partnership with independent vehicle manufacturer Magna Steyr to build the upcoming four-door Rapide at a plant in Graz, Austria. The new model is expected to bow in around late 2009 and officials are hoping to sell up to 2000 cars annually.
The decision to outsource production of the Rapide to Magna Steyr was made because Aston’s current facility in Gaydon is already near capacity with close to 8,000 cars rolling out of the factory last year. According to Aston CEO Dr Ulrich Bez, Magna Steyr was picked because of its experience in building luxury cars for the likes of Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Some of its most popular models include the X3 SUV and E-Class 4MATIC. Officials will now work on establishing a dedicated production line for the new Rapide at the Austrian plant.
The Rapide was first rolled out as a concept at the Detroit Motor Show in 2006 and since that time the company has been investigating the best business solution for building the car. The original concept featured a 6.0L V12 engine with 480hp (358kW) on tap, but no details about the production version have been released yet.
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The decision to outsource production of the Rapide to Magna Steyr was made because Aston’s current facility in Gaydon is already near capacity with close to 8,000 cars rolling out of the factory last year. According to Aston CEO Dr Ulrich Bez, Magna Steyr was picked because of its experience in building luxury cars for the likes of Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Some of its most popular models include the X3 SUV and E-Class 4MATIC. Officials will now work on establishing a dedicated production line for the new Rapide at the Austrian plant.
The Rapide was first rolled out as a concept at the Detroit Motor Show in 2006 and since that time the company has been investigating the best business solution for building the car. The original concept featured a 6.0L V12 engine with 480hp (358kW) on tap, but no details about the production version have been released yet.
Aston Martin Rapide Concept 2007
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Meet the top commenters on the LeaderboardBy HECTOR #1, Posted: 3/4/2008
In terms of aesthetics this car will run circles around the Panamera. It even has a better name. What the hell is a Panamera anyway? Porsche was too lazy to write the whole thing Panamericana?!
By chris #2, Posted: 3/4/2008
saying an aston will look better than a porsche is like saying an alfa-romeo will look nice than a volkswagen. seriously, can you think of any brand that consistently puts out sexier cars than aston? and lets not consider coach builders and one-offs.
I think you could almost take a bat to an aston and it would still look pretty.
By germandude #3, Posted: 3/4/2008
OMG that chess board is just too much
By Gus #4, Posted: 3/4/2008
Yeah, this is the first coupe-based 4-door I have ever liked.
The Porsche looks pretty cool too, but this is better.
By cj #5, Posted: 3/4/2008
The Porsche is ugly, this and the the BMW CS will wipe the floor with the rest of the saloon/coupes, not sure the new CLS will even touch them.
By mlevere1992 #6, Posted: 3/4/2008
I will take either this car of the BMW CS. They are both damn sexy.
By Edward #7, Posted: 3/6/2008
That wine must be oh so good with blue cheese and crackers on a summer day.
By Sir Yappie #8, Posted: 3/12/2008
would rather save my money and get a coupe, and use the change to get an urban 4x4 that fits 5/7.
I dont like this car it looks bolted on, and it pains me to say it as a Porsche nut, i hate the Panamera...it looks like a jolly fat kid......
By Bob #9, Posted: 3/14/2008
I heard that the Austria company that makes some BMW's and Merc's have some quality issue's. I hope that Aston don't contract them.
As for the looks I think the BMW CS Concept and the Rapide look like beasts.Way bettter then the Porsche.
By Sir Yappie #10, Posted: 3/19/2008
CS kicks the Aston and the porsches butt
time for my stuttgart heroes to go back tot the drawing board
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