Send to a friendCicero March 5th, 2008 6:10 PM Link
Gorgeous 4 door this is, hope Magna keeps up the standards set by Aston Martin
Aston Martin Contracts Rapide Production to Magna Steyr
Written By: Dustin P. Walsh
Austrian-based Magna Steyr just made waves at Geneva with its Mila Alpin Concept. It’s notorious for creating four-wheel-drive cars for BMW, Chrysler, Saab, and Mercedes-Benz.
Now, Magna Steyr uncovered its lucrative contract to build the Aston Martin Rapide. The company will dedicate a facility in Graz, Austria to assemble the four-door coupe. Production will begin in the last quarter of 2009, producing 2,000 units annually, according to Edmund’s Inside Line.
AM executives said they have decided to contract out the production of the Rapide because the automaker is near reaching capacity (8,000 units) at its Gaydon, England plant. They accredit that to the success of the DB9, Vantage, and the all-new DBS.
+ Edmund’s Inside Line: Magna Steyr To Build Aston Martin Rapide
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Auto News » Aston Martin Contracts Rapide Production to Magna Steyr March 5th, 2008 6:29 PM Link
[…] Economist.com | NEW YORK wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerpt Austrian-based Magna Steyr just made waves at Geneva with its Mila Alpin Concept. It’s notorious for creating four-wheel-drive cars for, Chrysler, Saab, and Mercedes-Benz. Now, Magna Steyr uncovered its lucrative contract to build the Aston Martin Rapide. The company will dedicate a facility in Graz, Austria to assemble the four-door coupe. Production will begin in the last quarter of 2009, producing 2,000 units annually, according to Edmund’s Inside Line. AM executives said they have decided to contract out the production of the Rapide because the automaker is near reaching capacity (8,000 units) at its Gaydon, England plant. They accredit that to the success of the DB9, Vantage, and the all-new DBS. + Edmund’s Inside Line: Magna Steyr To Build Aston Martin Rapide If you’ve got an idea for Question of the Day, a funny photo for Caption It, or just want to share a news tip, let us know at windingroadtips@gmail.com […]
Greg March 5th, 2008 11:04 PM Link
My most favourite, sexiest, 4 door evar.
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