The Aston Martin Rapide is a compact car built from 2010 to 2019. Engines offered: V8. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Rapide is
The Aston Martin Rapide is a compact car that Aston Martin built from 2010 to 2019 — 10 model years. It has been offered with V8 power. Its closest siblings in the Aston Martin range: Lagonda, Virage.
Aston Martin Rapide tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Rapide owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Aston Martin Rapide have? Power & range
The Aston Martin Rapide is offered with 1 powertrain — 6L 12-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Aston Martin Rapide, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 | 6.0L · 12-cyl | Automatic (S8) | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Rapide by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Aston Martin Rapide. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Rapide | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 16 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 1 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Aston Martin Rapide?
The Rapide is a compact car, built from 2010 to 2019. Engines offered: V8.
What is the Aston Martin Rapide warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Rapide reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Rapide?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Aston Martin
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin Vantage | 1981–2026 | 5 | 21 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin Valkyrie | — | 2 | — | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin Vanquish | 2001–2026 | 10 | 16 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin DB12 | 2024–2026 | 4 | 17 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Aston Martin DBX | 2021–2026 | 14 | 17 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Aston Martin DB9 | 2005–2016 | 43 | 15 mpg | 3.5/5 |
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