Aston Martin Rapide spotted with no disguise and glass roof

Aston Martin Rapide - the four door Aston with glass roof was spotted on the Nürburgring. Some people say that the upcoming Porsche Panamera has no chance, some people say it is just another Aston with four doors.

Rapide will most likely be powered by Aston Martin’s 6.0 liter V12 engine producing around 500 horses, 0-60 mph will be achieved under 5 seconds and the top speed will be above 180 mph.

and its main competitor:


How you think it stacks against the Panamera?

more pics here:
http://globalmotors.net/newest-pictures-of-the-aston-martin-rapide/