VIDEO: Aston Martin Rapide Sports Sedan Filmed in Kuwait

You never know when or where you're going to stumble upon a prototype model these days. This time some folks spotted a thinly disguised Aston Martin Rapide test car on the roads of Kuwait. Apparently the British automaker was performing hot climate tests on its forthcoming four-door sports sedan that is planned to get its first public outing at the Frankfurt motor show in September.

First seen at the 2006 Detroit auto show as a prototype model, the production Rapide is almost identical to the 196.9-inch-long concept study. Due to go on sale in the beginning of 2010, the Rapide is powered by a 6.0-liter V12 engine which is rated at 480HP, and linked to a six-speed ZF automatic transmission with Aston's Touchtronic control.

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VIDEO: New Aston Martin Rapide Promo Films [Part 3]

Aston Martin has released the third and final part of its promotional trilogy “True Power Should Be Shared” starring the Rapide four-door coupe. There's less action in this film as our heroes drive towards their destination, wondering what they are transporting. Well, it turns out to be some kind of a time machine, which saves them from being killed in an ambush and returns them to Lisbon, where everything started. Not what we expected, but at least the Rapide didn’t get blown up. Hit the jump to watch the video.

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Aston Martin Rapide

Aston Martin Rapide Gallery

The 2010 Rapide is a 4-door, 4-passenger luxury sports sedan, available in one trim only, the 4-Door. , the Rapide is equipped with a standard 6.0-liter, V12, 470-horsepower engine. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

Aston Martin Rapide is an all-new model for the legendary marque. Designed to provide useful space without losing its sports car heritage, the new sedan features seating for four as well as a reasonable cargo area accessible via a rear hatch. The interior is covered in the finest materials, including Bridge of Weir leather and walnut trim. A 1000-watt Bang & Olufsen BeoSound audio system is standard, as is a hard-disk based navigation system. Rear seat passengers enjoy their own individual climate controls and can relax with the optional rear entertainment system. The driver’s entertainment system is under the long hood in the form of a 5.9-liter V12 engine producing 470 horsepower. A 6-speed automatic is the only transmission choice. The Rapide is also outfitted with a number of safety features, including multiple airbags, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), Positive Torque Control (PTC) and very large brakes.

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