Aston Martin launches new Rapide at Rs 3.29 crore

Century-old iconic British supercar brand Aston Martin has launched a souped up version of its four-door sports car Rapide at Rs 3.29 crore (ex-showroom Thane).

The new 2016 Aston Martin Rapide will be sold through Performance Cars, a division of Infinity Cars, Aston Martin said.

"The new 6-litre Rapide offers unprecedented power and comfort at an extremely attractive price. India has been a market of strategic importance for Aston Martin," said Neil Slade, General Manager, Aston Martin.

The existing Aston Martin Rapide is the highest selling four-door sports car in the country accounting for over 50 per cent of the Aston Martin cars sold here, Slade said.

Powered by a V12 engine, the four-door Rapide can propel from 0-100 kmph in just 4.6 seconds and has a top speed of 306 kmph.