Aston Martin's Newest Ride Is Its Most Powerful 4-Door Ever

Yesterday, Aston Martin revealed the Rapide S, the surprisingly powerful car that will replace the outgoing Rapide.

The new model features a 6-liter V12 engine that produces an impressive 550 brake horsepower, making it 17 percent more powerful than its predecessor. Peak torque is up to, from 443 pound-feet in the Rapide to 457 pound-feet in the S.

That output gives the newcomer a better 0 to 60 mph time, and a higher top speed.

Of course, the Rapide S is full of the features that make Aston Martin a luxury brand. CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez calls it the "most beautiful four-door sports car on the market today."

While it is certainly a good-looking car, that is something of an overstatement.

Here's the original, outgoing Rapide.

With a more powerful engine, the Rapide S can go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, and hit a top speed of 190 mph.

In profile, the sedan looks just as good as Aston Martin's CEO boasts.

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