Aston Martin Rapide Shooting Brake Headed to Geneva Motor Show
Taking the functionality of the Rapide luxury sports saloon to the next-level, a wagon, or “shooting brake” version of the Aston Martin sedan will debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
The car is not, however, an official model in the Aston Martin product lineup, though it does have the brand’s blessing. Rather, it’s a one-off crafted by Italian coachbuilder Bertone. To be called the Jet 2+2, it is part of the brand’s 60th anniversary celebrations and follows the original Jet 2 (a shooting brake version of the Vanquish), which arrives on the scene in 2004.
SEE MORE: 2014 Aston Martin Rapide S Revealed
Power will reportedly come from a 470 hp version of the brand’s 5.9-liter V12 engine, rather than the more powerful 550 hp version that just debuted in the Rapide S. This comes despite the fact that the concept clearly displays the new model’s more pronounced grille.
A unique four-seater, the rear now boasts more headroom, while both second row seats can also be folded flat to create an expansive cargo area.
GALLERY: Aston Martin Rapide Shooting Brake
Discuss this story at AstonMartinForum.com
With AutoGuide from its launch, Colum previously acted as Editor-in-Chief of Modified Luxury & Exotics magazine where he became a certifiable car snob driving supercars like the Koenigsegg CCX and racing down the autobahn in anything over 500 hp. He has won numerous automotive journalism awards including the Best Video Journalism Award in 2014 and 2015 from the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). Colum founded Geared Content Studios, VerticalScope's in-house branded content division and works to find ways to integrate brands organically into content.
More by Colum Wood
Comments
Join the conversation
Im so excited to see in Geneva Motor Show. Looks great.