Aston Martin has announced its new Rapide sedan will be on the starting grid of this year’s Nürburgring 24-hour race. The near-stock Rapide will take to the Nordschleife circuit for the endurance race on May 15 and 16.
Although the production Rapide has already been revealed, the 24-hour race will serve as a final shakedown test for the four-door coupe. The participating Rapide will be near-stock, save for a few modifications for racing, such as a revised suspension, roll cage and racing-spec tires.
“This race represents the ultimate final engineering durability test for any sports car – it subjects the car to the toughest possible assessment under public scrutiny,” said Aston Martin Chief Executive, Dr Ulrich Bez.
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