Spy Shots: Aston Martin Rapide almost ready
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/spyphotos/" rel="tag">Spy Photos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedans/Saloons</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/aston-martin/" rel="tag">Aston Martin</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-aston-martin-rapide/1230793/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/12/02_aston_rapide_spy_kgp_5 80op.jpg" /></a><br />
<div align="center"><em><stron g><small>Click above for a high-res gallery of the Aston Martin Rapide</small></strong></em><br /></div>
<br />It's been nearly three years since we first caught a glimpse of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/09/world-premiere-aston-martin-rapide-concept/">Aston Martin Rapide at the Detroit Auto Show</a>. During that time, Aston has expanded its lineup to include the DBS, a refreshed DB9 and a new V8 Vantage, each of which was strictly an evolution of an existing model. However, the Rapide will be the first all-new Aston in years, and judging by these recent spy shots, a production version is right around the bend.<br /><br />Unlike earlier prototypes that lacked door handles and production-ready side glass, this newest mule actually allows occupants to get in all four doors and nixes the vented plexiglass panels. The character line that stretches from the fender vent into the rear doors is a new development that wasn't included in the concept, and we finally get a clear view of the upkick in the rear window, along with the bumper-integrated dual exhausts. Check the gallery below for all the details.<br /><br /><div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-aston-martin-rapide/">Spy Shots: Aston Martin Rapide</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-aston-martin-rapide/1230791/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/12/01_aston_rapide_spy_kgp_t humbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-aston-martin-rapide/1230793/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/12/02_aston_rapide_spy_kgp_t humbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-aston-martin-rapide/1230794/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/12/03_aston_rapide_spy_kgp_t humbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-aston-martin-rapide/1230796/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/12/04_aston_rapide_spy_kgp_t humbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-aston-martin-rapide/1230797/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/12/05_aston_rapide_spy_kgp_t humbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/17/spy-shots-aston-martin-rapide-almost-ready/">Spy Shots: Aston Martin Rapide almost ready</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:01:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/17/spy-shots-aston-martin-rapide-almost-ready/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/1404349/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/17/spy-shots-aston-martin-rapide-almost-ready/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>

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