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Aston Martin Rapide
Rapide I / Rapide S (facelift including 2014) / Rapide S (2013–2019 facelift generation) / 2011-2019 / 4-door sedan / 4-door Sedan
Global (mainly Europe, North America, Middle East)Global (primarily Europe, North America, Middle East, Asia Pacific)Global (with slight market variations in power output and emissions)Coverage: expanded
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2011 Aston Martin Rapide AM11 (LWB)
LWB / AM11 / 6.0L naturally aspirated V12, DOHC, VVT
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Oil type: Fully synthetic 5W-40 recommended by Aston MartinOil capacity: Approximately 10.5 liters (service fill including filter)Related: P0300, P0420, P0171, P0455
2014 Aston Martin Rapide AM11 (Rapide)
Rapide / AM11 / 5.9L V12 naturally aspirated engine unique to Aston Martin, revised in the Rapide S with slight power increase
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Oil type: Fully synthetic 5W-40 engine oil meeting Aston Martin specsOil capacity: Approximately 9.8 liters service-fill including filter changeRelated: P0300, P0420, P0171, P0455
2019 Aston Martin Rapide AM11 V12 (Rapide S)
Rapide S / AM11 V12 / 6.0 L naturally aspirated V12 engine with variable valve timing, used globally with minor regional emissions tuning
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Oil type: Fully synthetic 5W-40 engine oil meeting Aston Martin specificationsOil capacity: Approximately 9.0 liters service fill including filter changeRelated: P0300, P0420, P0171, P0455
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | technical-profile | AM11 | 5935 cc | Fuel injection, multi-point |
| 2014 | technical-profile | AM11 | 5935 cc | Sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| 2019 | technical-profile | AM11 V12 | 5935 cc | Port fuel injection with electronic management |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | AM11 | Fully synthetic 5W-40 recommended by Aston Martin | Approximately 10.5 liters (service fill including filter) | Approved ATF per Aston Martin specs |
| 2014 | AM11 | Fully synthetic 5W-40 engine oil meeting Aston Martin specs | Approximately 9.8 liters service-fill including filter change | Dedicated Aston Martin transmission fluid per manual |
| 2019 | AM11 V12 | Fully synthetic 5W-40 engine oil meeting Aston Martin specifications | Approximately 9.0 liters service fill including filter change | ZF LifeguardFluid 8 |
Technical specifications
- Engines: AM11, AM11 V12
- Transmissions: Not applicable; 6-speed Touchtronic 2 automatic, 6-speed Touchtronic 2 automatic with manual shift mode, Approved ATF per Aston Martin specs, Not available; 6-speed automated manual (Touchtronic II), 6-speed automated manual with paddle shifters, Dedicated Aston Martin transmission fluid per manual, Not available; 8-speed Touchtronic III automatic, 8-speed automatic (ZF 8HP70) with paddle shifters
- Tire sizes: Front: 245/40 ZR20, Rear: 285/35 ZR20, Front: 255/40ZR20, Rear: 295/35ZR20, Rear: 295/35 ZR20
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: Fully synthetic 5W-40 recommended by Aston Martin / Fully synthetic 5W-40 engine oil meeting Aston Martin specs / Fully synthetic 5W-40 engine oil meeting Aston Martin specifications
- Transmission fluid: Approved ATF per Aston Martin specs / Dedicated Aston Martin transmission fluid per manual / ZF LifeguardFluid 8
- Coolant: Approx. 15 liters / Approx. 12 liters / Approximately 12 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 4 / DOT 4 high-performance brake fluid
Known problems
- High maintenance costs
- Potential clutch wear in early units
- Potential early electronics glitches (addressed in later updates)
- High maintenance costs typical for bespoke V12 engines
- V12 intake manifold issues leading to rough idle in early models
- Electrical system minor glitches related to infotainment
- Suspension bush wear on high mileage vehicles