2014 Aston Martin - performance and handling; exceedingly luxurious interior While design and luxury are important parts of every Aston Martin, everything starts with the engine. The Rapide S gets an improved front-mounted 6.0L V12 that is now capable of 550 hp and 457 pound-feet of torque. It's mated to a Touchtronic 6-speed shift-by-wire automatic with paddle shifters behind the steering wheel. This combination is capable of propelling the Aston to a top speed of 188 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 5.0 seconds.