Aston Martin launches restyled Rapide S

Aston Martin's new Rapide S [Provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Aston Martin released the new Rapide S, with newly designed front grille and greater speed and poxiwer, to replace its existing Rapide four-door saloon model.

"The Rapide S is to me, without doubt, the most beautiful four-door sports car on the market today. This is, very clearly, the power of luxury in action," said Aston Martin Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ulrich Bez.

"The car's stunning visual appeal is now matched by a much more powerful and yet more efficient engine – our exceptional new AM11 V12 – which increases massively both the excitement and performance potential of the Rapide S," he said.

The Rapide S' 5.9-litre V12 engine increased 80bhp from the original model to 550bhp. Its sprint time also reduced 30 percent to 4.9 seconds.

The 2014 Aston Martin Rapide S will be available to order later this year.

Aston Martin's new Rapide S [Provided to chinadaily.com.cn]