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As is standard with Aston Martin vehicles, the exterior oozes an effortless cool. The curves and swerves of the chassis delivers a classy look that is, of course, fit for James Bond. That gaping grille at the front and piercing head and fog lamps really does look impressive when it’s dark.
Inside things are a little different. There are four seats for a start, which, I can attest, ferry two other passengers around in relative comfort. There isn’t a ton of space, but my in-laws certainly didn’t grumble. And if they did, their voices were lost over the sound of the V12.
The Rapide AMR is also the first to be fitted with carbon ceramic brakes. They’ll pull you back down to zero on the speedometer quickly and smoothly – which is a must when weaving through traffic across the emirates.
Licks of Aston Martin Racing’s iconic luminous yellow can be found throughout. Tiptronic paddle shifters are coated in it. So too is the piping around the sports seats, and the ICE display is flush with the colour as well.
Even the interior’s low roof has an incredibly brash leather streak racing from front to back. There’s also lightweight carbon fibre fused all around to really apply that race car feel.