2016 Aston Martin Rapide launched at Rs 3.29 crore in India

British luxury car maker Aston Martin launched the 2016 Rapide in India on April 14 for Rs. 3.29 crore (ex-showroom, Thane). The four-door sedan has been brought out in association with Performance Cars, a division of Infinity Cars Pvt. Ltd., which runs the dealership of Aston Martin in Mumbai.

The new Aston Martin update features larger grille and head lamps, and day-time running lamps in a new design. It also features AMI III infotainment system, which pops out from the centre console and consists of a 6.5-inch screen. The system is also compatible with Apple i-Phones. Under the hood, the car features 6.0-litre AM29 V12 engine that churns out 510bhp. The power propels the Rapide from 0-100 kmph in just 4.6 seconds before reaching the top speed of 306 kmph.

"The new Rapide will be offered in India at a special price starting Rs. 3.29 crore. This makes it very attractive for a buyer who is looking for a super powerful, hand crafted, V-12 four door luxury sports car. The Rapide is tailor made for the Indian market at this price point. It suits the needs of the Indian consumer and is a proven product for the Indian roads," said Lalit Choudary, the Managing Director of Infinity Cars, in a statement.

The previous model of Rapide was one of the most selling products of Aston Martin in India. The model was the highest selling four-door luxury sports car in the country accounting for over 50 percent of the Aston Martin cars sold in India.