Aston Martin Rapide Caught Testing

The Nurburgring 24 Hours Race is coming up, and manufacturers eager to prove their supercars are lining up. Lexus is entering the LFA, and Aston Martin recently announced that its four-door supercar, the Rapide, would be taking part as well. A four door, in an endurance race? Not something you see every day.

There will be minimal changes in order to compete, with the Rapide race car being as close to production standard as possible. Aston says there will only be “essential race safety modifications” that include removing interior trim to reduce weight, a re-tuned suspension and tires designed for track use.

Ahead of that debut next month, Autoblog has obtained photos of the Rapide seen testing on the Nurburgring, caught with Perspex windows and wearing slick tires.

Aston Martin has won the SP8 category of the ADAC Nürburgring race (now in its 38th year) for the past two years running, with a lightly modified V-12 Vantage taking the class win.

This year, that car is being entered again, along with the Rapide. Could the Rapide take the win this year? Regardless, being out there and doing well counts for something.

The Rapide out there testing shows Aston Martin is taking this seriously - we're excited to see how the Rapide fares in competition. Check out more images of the Rapide on the track over at Autoblog.