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|Image = | |Image = [[Image:Lagonda Rapide 1964.jpg|300px]] | ||
|Marque = | |Marque = [[Lagonda]] | ||
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|Production = '''produced from when to when+total units made (optional)''' | |Production = '''produced from when to when+total units made (optional)''' | ||
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|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)''' | |Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)''' | ||
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''' | The '''Lagonda Rapide''' was a 4-door [[GT car]] produced from 1961 through 1964. Based on the [[Aston Martin DB4]], it was [[David Brown|David Brown]]'s attempt to revive the [[Lagonda]] marque which he had purchased in 1948. The car featured [[tailfin]]s and a horse collar grille like [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]'s failed [[Edsel]]. | ||
The Rapide used a 4.0 L [[straight-6]] engine, which would later be used in the [[Aston Martin DB5]]. Other new features included a [[de Dion tube]] rear suspension which would find its way into the [[Aston Martin DBS]]. | |||
The car had dual circuit, servo assisted, disc brakes, and most cars were supplied with a 4-speed automatic gearbox. The exterior body panels were constructed from aluminum alloy on a Superleggera steel tube frame. The interior was leather upholstered and had a burr walnut dash-board. | |||
The car was built to order only and costly at £4,950. However, 55 vehicles were produced, of which 48 are known today. | |||
In 2006 the Rapide name was revived as the [[Aston Martin Rapide]] concept car became presented. | |||
See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Wikicars:Model Review Template|<MODEL> Review]]'''. | See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Wikicars:Model Review Template|<MODEL> Review]]'''. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
{{Lagonda}} | |||
{{Aston Martin}} | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Please include any external sites that were used in collaborating this data, including manufacturer sites, in this section. | Please include any external sites that were used in collaborating this data, including manufacturer sites, in this section. | ||
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Revision as of 10:19, 12 September 2008
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aka | Type aka here, not up there |
Production | produced from when to when+total units made (optional) |
Class | denote market class |
Body Style | how many doors+how many seats+what type of body |
Length | length - type here |
Width | Width - type here |
Height | Height - type here |
Wheelbase | wheelbase - type here |
Weight | Weight - you get the point |
Transmission | transmission + drive |
Engine | engine |
Power | N/A hp @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm |
Similar | similar (competition) |
Designer | Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort) |
The Lagonda Rapide was a 4-door GT car produced from 1961 through 1964. Based on the Aston Martin DB4, it was David Brown's attempt to revive the Lagonda marque which he had purchased in 1948. The car featured tailfins and a horse collar grille like Ford's failed Edsel.
The Rapide used a 4.0 L straight-6 engine, which would later be used in the Aston Martin DB5. Other new features included a de Dion tube rear suspension which would find its way into the Aston Martin DBS.
The car had dual circuit, servo assisted, disc brakes, and most cars were supplied with a 4-speed automatic gearbox. The exterior body panels were constructed from aluminum alloy on a Superleggera steel tube frame. The interior was leather upholstered and had a burr walnut dash-board.
The car was built to order only and costly at £4,950. However, 55 vehicles were produced, of which 48 are known today.
In 2006 the Rapide name was revived as the Aston Martin Rapide concept car became presented.
See Wikicars' comprehensive <MODEL> Review.
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Prodrive | Aston Martin | Lagonda | Tickford | Glenn Seton Racing | Aston Martin Racing Models Rapide · Rapier · 3-Litre · 2.6-Litre Concept | ||
Wilbur Gunn | Include the marque's Corporate website here and indicate as such. | A brand of Prodrive Ltd. and Aston Martin |
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