XYZ Racing Racing Spec Coilovers — Aston Martin RAPIDE S 2013-2026

The Aston Martin Rapide S carries a rear transaxle layout that, on paper, delivers near-perfect weight distribution – unusual for a near-two-tonne four-door GT. On a circuit, however, the factory adaptive suspension prioritises comfort over control, and the sheer rotational inertia of that long wheelbase asks questions that Bilstein-sourced touring dampers were never calibrated to answer under repeated hard braking and high-speed load transfer.

For owners who have decided to find out what the AS01 chassis actually has in it when pressed hard, the XYZ Racing Racing Spec coilover replaces that touring-biased setup with damper calibration developed directly from racing competition – bringing genuine circuit capability to a platform that has always had the structural rigidity and power to reward it.

What this coilover does for your 2013-2026 Aston Martin Rapide S

The mass of the Rapide S means braking distances, corner entry speed, and mid-corner balance are all highly sensitive to damper tune. Stiffer, adjustable damping reduces the body heave that loads the outside tyres unevenly and blunts the V12’s ability to put down power on corner exit. Controlled pitch under braking tightens corner entry and makes the rear transaxle’s natural balance repeatable rather than variable. Ride height adjustment allows the Rapide S’s centre of gravity – already lower than its luxury-GT silhouette suggests – to be dropped further, sharpening turn-in response and reducing the mid-corner roll the factory setup accepts as normal. The result is a car that finally exploits the potential that 550 bhp and a near-50:50 weight split should, in theory, always have made available.

About the Racing Spec coilover

The Racing Spec is XYZ Racing’s competition-grade damper line, developed specifically for track and race-day environments rather than adapted from a fast-road programme. Calibration data was gathered through direct WTCC participation – not derived from simulation or extrapolated from road-biased applications – which means the damper map reflects the genuine demands of repeated hard laps under competitive conditions. For Rapide S builds that have moved beyond factory specification, the Racing Spec line also accommodates bespoke builds: owners who have upgraded engine, brakes, or drivetrain can submit a full parts list alongside their target circuit, and XYZ Racing will produce a custom shock absorber specification matched to that exact configuration. This makes the Racing Spec relevant not just as a catalogue item but as a full engineering collaboration for seriously modified or A-class competition cars.

Fitment for the Aston Martin Rapide S (2013-2026)

This kit is designed to the AS01 chassis code, covering the Aston Martin Rapide S from 2013 to 2026. The Rapide and Rapide S are distinct specifications, so verify the S designation against your V5C or build sheet before ordering – confirm your build year and variant to ensure an accurate fitment.

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If your Rapide S carries significant powertrain or brake upgrades, use the notes field at checkout to detail your specification – the Racing Spec line supports custom configurations matched to your exact build and circuit. Build yours below.