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Aston Martin Rapide AMR

2018 – 2020

  • 5.9-litre naturally aspirated V12, 603 PS

The 210-car AMR has a vented carbon bonnet, larger front grille, carbon-ceramic brakes and 21-inch wheels, with a carbon centre console and Alcantara seating.

Ownership overview

Check all four door mechanisms, rear-seat access and the exact Touchtronic transmission version. Recall and bulletin eligibility requires a VIN check.

Best fit
Four-door fastback road use
Big risk area
Correct generation, build specification and campaign eligibility

The 210-car AMR has a vented carbon bonnet, larger front grille, carbon-ceramic brakes and 21-inch wheels, with a carbon centre console and Alcantara seating. Check all four door mechanisms, rear-seat access and the exact Touchtronic transmission version. Recall and bulletin eligibility requires a VIN check.

Engines and variants

Engines: 5.9-litre naturally aspirated V12, 603 PS.

Key variants: Four-door fastback.

Ownership mood Exact factory version matters
DIY ceiling Handbook owner checks; specialist servicing

Model family: Aston Martin Rapide (2010-2013).

Best use cases

  • Four-seat road touring

Strengths

  • The 210-car AMR has a vented carbon bonnet, larger front grille, carbon-ceramic brakes and 21-inch wheels, with a carbon centre console and Alcantara seating.
  • Four-door fastback body with 5.9-litre naturally aspirated v12, 603 ps

What to watch

  • Check all four door mechanisms, rear-seat access and the exact Touchtronic transmission version. Recall and bulletin eligibility requires a VIN check.
  • Confirm the vehicle’s factory build record, market and current VIN campaign status; catalogue years alone do not establish applicability.
Aston Martin Rapide AMR Known IssuesSource-backed issue coverage for this exact road-car version. An empty list means no model-specific issue has been established in this guide, not that the vehicle is fault-free.Aston Martin Rapide AMR Maintenance guidanceMaintenance planning for the Rapide AMR Four-door fastback. A verified derivative-specific factory replacement schedule is not reproduced here.

Sources and research

The sources below were checked on the dates shown. They support what this page says about the car. They do not show how often a fault occurs, or the condition of one particular vehicle. Where a build year, production total or service figure is still uncertain, confirm it against the factory record and the VIN.

Shared resources from Rapide

Parent-model reference. Applicability to this edition has not been verified.

Identify original Rapide or Rapide S engine and six- or eight-speed transmission. Campaign production windows and VIN lists must be checked. The 210-car AMR has a vented carbon bonnet, larger front grille, carbon-ceramic brakes and 21-inch wheels, with a carbon centre console and Alcantara seating.

Maintenance reference

Aston Martin Rapide Maintenance Schedule

Sourced routine service intervals for the models explicitly named in the July 2012 factory maintenance worksheet. Confirm updates, market and individual build applicability with the dealer.

Keep using this edition’s guidance. Check the exact handbook and VIN before applying parent-model intervals.

Known-issue references

  • Double-locking interior-door release campaign

    The factory report identifies an interior-door unlocking mechanism that may not function after the vehicle has been locked from outside.

    Parent coverage: Certain 2010–2016 Rapide/Rapide S vehicles in the official US report. This entry concerns the original Rapide; verify VIN and market.

Frequently asked questions

Which version does this guide cover?

Aston Martin Rapide AMR, 2018-2020, Four-door fastback. The 210-car AMR has a vented carbon bonnet, larger front grille, carbon-ceramic brakes and 21-inch wheels, with a carbon centre console and Alcantara seating.

Can I use the model family’s workshop procedures?

Only when the procedure expressly covers this exact vehicle, year and equipment. A parent-page link is not confirmation of mechanical or campaign applicability.