
The Rapide S’s 6.0-litre V12 and 2989mm wheelbase were never conceived with gravel stages in mind – but the AS01 platform’s aluminium double-wishbone geometry at both axles gives rally builders a structurally sound starting point. That substantial nose mass and long front overhang demand suspension calibrated around loose-surface weight transfer rather than Aston Martin’s standard adaptive damping compromise.
The XYZ Racing Pro Rally coilover for the Aston Martin Rapide S 2013-2026 is a competition-grade stage replacement for teams and privateers running the V12 grand tourer on gravel, snow, or mixed-surface events. Two distinct configurations cover different build philosophies, each addressing the practical reality of rallying a car of this size and weight.
What this coilover does for your 2013-2026 Aston Martin RAPIDE S
Running a 1,990kg V12 GT on loose surfaces puts demands on the suspension that the factory adaptive system was never calibrated to handle. The Rapide S’s nose-heavy weight distribution becomes a liability on repeated stage miles without a setup that actively manages front-axle load through braking and turn-in – the Pro Rally coilover provides the travel range and structural stiffness those conditions require. Independent corner-height adjustment lets teams address the Rapide S’s inherent weight bias more precisely than the OEM setup allows, improving traction and reducing the tendency for the heavy front end to push wide under deceleration onto loose corners.
About the Pro Rally coilover
Rally-specific suspension design divides honestly into two categories, and the XYZ Racing Pro Rally range reflects that split. The first configuration installs directly against the AS01 chassis without structural body modification – the approach suited to owners entering club-level or regularity events without committing to full cage and bodywork preparation. The second is a professional configuration requiring prior body modification, aimed at teams who have already undertaken serious stage preparation and need a setup compatible with the altered pickup geometry that follows. Both are engineered around gravel and snow surfaces, where the Rapide S’s long wheelbase demands suspension travel well beyond what any road or track-day coilover provides. The professional fitment unlocks geometry settings that the unmodified chassis cannot accommodate.
Fitment for the Aston Martin RAPIDE S (2013-2026)
These coilovers are built to the AS01 chassis specification, covering the Rapide S across its full production span from 2013 to 2026. Before ordering, confirm your build state – standard chassis or modified bodywork – as the two configurations carry different installation requirements and are not interchangeable.
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Two build configurations are available. Select the one that matches your Rapide S’s preparation state and configure yours below.
1. Be installed directly with the original chassis. (Amateur type)
2. Be installed after modifying the car body. (Professional type)
Top mounts included with your kit
Every XYZ Racing coilover kit ships with the upper mounts listed below for your exact chassis — no extra parts to source.
AluminiumAAluminium upper mount — a stiff, lightweight housing that locates the damper precisely and resists flex under load.
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