2016 Aston Martin Rapide

US · Subcompact Cars

The 2016 Aston Martin Rapide is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: 6.0L 12-cylinder
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

6.0L 12-cylinder

Combined Economy

17 MPG US (13.8 L/100 km) · EPA

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

8-speed automatic

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	6.0L 12-cylinder
Displacement	6.0 L
Cylinders	12
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	8
Drivetrain	RWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km)
Highway	21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Rapide S · 6.0L · RWD · 8-speed automatic

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 11, 2026.

15V846000: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 DB9, 2010-2012 DBS, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with interior door unlocking mechanisms that may not function when the vehicle has been locked from the outside.…
Remedy: Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will disable the double locking feature by reprogramming the software, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988.…
Reported December 16, 2015. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 5, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 5, 2026

Data verified: November 5, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2016 Aston Martin Rapide have?

6.0L 12-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Aston Martin Rapide?

Combined fuel economy is 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2016 Aston Martin Rapide front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: RWD.

Are there recalls for the 2016 Aston Martin Rapide?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 11, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.