Aston Martin will race a hybrid hydrogen Rapide S at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring

Aston Martin announced today that it will participate in the 41º edition of the ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of Nürburgring, that will take place from 17 to 20 May. But this participation is special, because the British brand will bring a hybrid hydrogen Rapide S to Germany.

2013 Aston Martin Rapide S is just an upgraded version

The S after the Rapide name doesn't mean it is a sportier version of the four-door car, but just an improved version, a restyle if you want. Still it does get a bump in power and if you thought that Audi made cars with the bigger "mouths", wait till you see this new Aston Martin with an even bigger one-piece front grille. Already previewed here.

The Aston Martin Rapide S gets an even bigger mouth

The new Rapide S will be Aston Martin's most powerful four-door to date with the power output increased by 17% (81hp) to 558hp taken from the naturally aspirated 6.0litre V12 (AM11 engine family).