NEW Aston Martin V12 Vantage: Silly but Wonderful | Catchpole on Carfection
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- Опубліковано 16 тра 2024
- This is the last V12 Vantage that Aston Martin will make. Although this car has no obvious purpose, Henry explores why this car exists and why it should.
00:00 Epic Intro
01:05 How many and How much???
01:30 Will people know it’s the V12?
02:28 Key Performance Stats
03:03 The Engine!
04:05 More Key Stats
04:45 Design touches
05:32 Interior
05:50 Exhaust and engine noise
06:18 Chassis
06:53 Handling and Performance
08:30 Gearbox
09:15 Conclusion
09:41 Epic Emotional Outro
10:43 Special Message from Henry
As the world moves towards a downsized and eventually non-combusting era, we must bid farewell to one of our favourite cars and, unfortunately, the V12 Vantage is one of them.
Why are we fans of the V12 Vantage? Because of the sheer audacity, that’s why. Who else would be bold enough to pack a behemoth of an engine into a car of this size and get away with it? Whether that weight and size impact the handling of the car is to be determined by Henry Catchpole in this review, but if its predecessor is any indication, the sound alone would make it worthwhile.
Here are the headline specifications:
• 5.2L Twin Turbo V12
• 700PS (690HP), 753Nm
• ZF 8-Speed automatic
• 0-60mph in 3.4s
• 200mph top speed
• Rear-wheel-drive only
• Limited to 333 units
• The last V12 Vantage
• Unique bodywork
• Spoiler is optional
• 21-inch alloy wheels
• Michelin Pilot Sport 4S road tyres
• 1mm thin steel exhaust system (saves 7kg)
• 1795kg total weight
• 40mm wider tracks than the V8 Vantage
• Carbon bucket seats that are 7.3kg lighter than standard seats
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actually criminal you guys dont have more than a million subs!
Wish I could help now but I subscribed a long time ago mainly for the absolutely stunning cinematography. 👍
You guys are one of the VERY few that actually use the correct aspect ratio.
I did my part and hit the subs button 3 times. That totally works right?
See you at 1 mil!
I can confirm Mr Catchpole really does go running with the headlight torch on. At a press event I was in my hotel room and this weird lanky spectre flashed past my window - it was him.
He'll now be known as The Flash
Surprised he wasn't on his road bike, maybe he was running to where it was stored...
That level of dedication helps explain how he stays so lean, but watching him in a recent video… I think the GT1/F1/GTR one…I thought he looked like he was auditioning for The Machinist. I was a bit concerned tbh.
@@colin5577 The legs definitely had some meat on them and plenty strong I'm sure, 6'5" is a looong way to stretch out that amount of flesh so appears very thin.
@@colin5577 well, it’s hard not to look lanky when you’re 6’5”
Henry Catchpole is really the greatest automotive journalist. His storytelling abilities are unmatched in this space. Great Car!
He never says anything negative ... Impressive .. yet not informative
@Alex Alexander-Anderson
I live in hope
Watch the one here and there
Yet no criticism appears
Like a Disney movie for children
Many are Infantilized
Greatest is Jeremy. Clarkson doh
The silly, pointless arguments are so entertaining. Carry on fellas 👍
agreed but the lack of an objective view, gets a bit tiresome.
Let’s bring Carfection beyond 1M!! Those guys absolutely deserve it! 🤙🏻❤️
Henry deserves it. Whatever they’re paying him it’s not enough
Crazy. I thought they'd have 5million by now. Light years better than those Straight Pipes guys... don't get their appeal. This is Throttle House level stuff.
Absolutely
@@SonOfTamriel this is way more than throttle house, the cinematic, story and narration is on different level
Most definitely. This is The Most Cinematic carchannel. Many will say they love cars. These guys, due dilligence, Show their love for cars. 🤝💪🏽✌️
I hate when they only make a few hundred of any car, then we know most of them will sit in show rooms. Either way, Im happy to see a new v12 car, although I'd still rather find a classic stick shift one!
maybe it’s just to test the waters. The 911R was like that, until they realised how much people wanted it and decided to make it available to the public with the 911 GT3 Touring.
why would they make more. Which would bring the cost down and make it less special
It sounded like he kept making up excuses for the car. I can describe it for all of us: disappointing. Exterior looks meh, added bits look tacky and out of place, that from grill has to go I wonder if you can choose the previous grill which would be more fitting for this car, the interior is the same and it looks awful for an Aston. The old Vantage was a beautiful car…
Nah,@@maddog4390- if A.M. made more of this car, it might be less rare, but would be no less special than it is now. 🙂
all subjective mate, Aston has always been seen as an old man's car.
Catchpole on Carfection has become the new Chris Harris on Cars! Loving it.
Agreed.. He's the only reason I watch the channel, and i never miss a Catchpole video. He appeals to me as an enthusiast, as a frequent track driver and as someone who wants to really know what makes a car tick. Yet all wrapped up in a level of entertainment and charm thats rarely matched. Here's to more of Henry in the years to come!
Although Henry's journalist and presenting skills are excellent, he will never have the driving ability of Chris Harris. Chris Harris is the best car journalist out there.
I find myself enjoying Catchpole's metaphorical analysis more than Harris's clever enthusiasm.
I like both of them.
Absolutely mate
@@farishanafiah8461 me too
I find your cerebral commentary more satisfying than the drol lackadaisy of the average commentator
@@2oldn2slow 😂thank you. I had never received a reasonable response to a comment. Cheers
This is not a car review, it is a short film. I admire your tone. No flashy excitement but real emotional expression. Kudos & keep on with your presentation style.
Like an American rewier you mean?
So glad companies are making cars like this. A crazy, fun car with a V12 and NOT electric!
lets remember the imbe-tards who said V12 car prodution was over 😁😁
I actually still really like the interior of the Vantage. It came from the time we're you had all the digital shenanigans but also buttons for everything and didn't need to fiddle through hundreds of touchscreen menus but after learning the car you can blindly find and press what you want.
Passed you on the M5 whilst you were driving this, you had a big ol' smile on your face.
Says it all really.
This video is just Aston-ishing ! As always with Henry, the quality and story-telling are incredible.
The legendary sound of the starter motor on V12 Astons...sounds as good as the engine itself! 😍
Loved the review, as always! You will be hitting 1M pretty soon!
I came JUST to say this
Is it legendary? Wouldn't the 'legendary' sound be from the motors that Aston actually made - not the Mercedes items, tweaked and transplanted?
time code please? I love starter motor sounds
@@AsinineComment hehehehe that's what I said
@@AsinineComment tell me, which part of the AM31 is Mercedes'?
I am proud to say my brother has already booked Aston Martin V12 Vantage. Coming in the later part of 2022. So excited for him.👍
Carfection is on a whole nother level when it comes to cinematography and storytelling. Simply in awe with this film.
Henry sets the standards when it comes to car reviews, amazing job 👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻
And you set the standards when it comes to reviews of car reviewers! 👌
Very reminiscent of Clarkson’s tribute to the old V12 NA Vantage!
Great cinematography as always and Henry being the legend he is 👌
Takes me back to the previous generation V12 Vantage and the film Top Gear did on it then. They ended in a similar fashion denoting that as the last V12 Vantage, and time proved them wrong, but somehow, sadly I feel you're right this time. At least the V12 Vantage existed, at least for some time.
Oddly, he seems to have missed that this generation of Vantage and DB11 were both designed to take either engine from the outset. The only things left to chance were whether there'd be a manual gearbox in the mix somewhere...and if Benz was going to find any use for the V12 in any non-Aston products.
It’s not only a review, it’s the explanation of a way of life. Holy crap, we are officially the old school guys. Keep going Catchpole, we are witnesses of the end of an era.
I loved the running/driving analogy! Extremely insightful
another gem. thank you for putting out such beautiful videos
Henry, this review is your best to date...and that Vantage is stunning !!!! Bravo
Henry C is the daddy of all UA-cam car reviewers. Glorious drone footage over the superb backdrop of Exmoor. I recently followed a very well driven DBS V12 from Minehead to Lynmouth on my 1250 GSA. Great fun without venturing too far into licence losing territory!
Just sorted the wheels & suspension on my early V8 Vantage. Your right, the super low driving position does add to the overall feel and driving experience. Love it!
Nice, but I wouldn't be able to get past the fact that I could have a V8 Vantage and another great car for the same money. Another excellent video though.
I’m sure people that can afford it can probably get past it
Keep it and you'll make money on these. The last of it's kind.
Silly but makes perfect sense in this currently crazy sports car market
and only 333 crazy people can buy it!
Thank you Aston, I am still a big fan.
That car is so awesome well done Carfection! I really glad you enjoyed the car!
I am a simple man. I see the combo of Carfection and Henry C and i straight away shoot the like button and then watch the video.
Loved the opening of the video with Henry doing what he loves to do, apart from cycling. Like always the video was very well shot and presented. Its elevates the car to another level.
The end though when Henry says the future is gonna be silent and the volume is cut off, it gave me goosebumps. The feeling of watching a car without the desired sound is just not digestible. Thankfully the ending with the cars start up sound was a great way to end. My ears thank you.
Next time I would like to see Henry doing horse back riding. 😬
love the car, love the content, and love u made it in 21:9, thanks!
A beautiful piece of film from one of our very best reviewers. Nice drone work too!
One of the best cinematic car reviews ever! I got feelings of the old F12 top gear review. That epic intro and outro with those crimson skies Oh my god 🥰. I wish the very best for carfection.
Also you guys deserve 10 mil
Henry makes the best reviews ever!! Keep them coming Henry!
What a relief kkkkk.
Well deserved on the Million mark. I still say you do the best reviews.
Vantage V12, 2 thumbs up
How good is Henry is Henry at clicking the emotional button. The perfect touch to illustrate cars -and combustion engines- are not just machines. Thank you.
One of the most beautiful car review I've ever seen! Keep up the wonderfull work Henry !
Great video as always! Here's to reaching 1 million very soon!
Beautifully shot and produced as always.
Interesting to see how your review compares with that of evo.
Not going to lie this two tone color with the back wing looks insane. It looks somewhat similar to what the Alpine A110S updated version and I love the design!
Story telling at its best.. The way the video came to an end, was actually emotional. 🥺
The high production quality, car choice, audio, video excellence, how the heck is this channel below 1 million subscribers?
Brilliant vid. Goes to the core of what I want from a car.
I was actually at the gym. Thanks for the motivation!
Epic video as always!
All the people involved in the video, audio, & script department deserve a shout-out. You guys don't make mere mechanical automotive videos, y'all craft audio-visual-verbal poetry. Peace & love from India :D
Best car visuals on UA-cam.
I'm just a simple peasant who valet parks all kinds of cars. I get to drive a vast array of cars, slowly. At best I punch the accelerator up to 35MPH. I've been in countless Porsche 911s, BMW M cars, AMGs, Bentleys, and a smattering of Ferraris
, Lamborghinis, McLarens. Then there's the Teslas, Taycans, eTrons and Polestars. My absolute favorite is the V8 Vantage. Even going slow it just sounds friggin awesome. The interior is sublime. The view stupendous. It's badass. Love the videos you guys produce. It keeps the dream alive
Henry really is one of the best in the business. Brilliantly produced film.
That's a bloody beautiful reworking of the Vantage!
Stunning…Gorgeous !!
This chanel deserves more views!
Great videos as always. If I may be a little critical I'd love a bit more work on the sound part, I wanted to hear more of that V12 and more clearly, maybe have a few seconds dedicated to that when reviewing these kinds of engines!
the ending actually brought tears in my eyes
That is absolutely stunning!
Gorgeous ending. And was totally having lunch watching that haha. :)
A great review again!!
Great video Henry and on my favourite road near me.. and favourite bend!
You must tell me when there and can buy you a coffee at Lynmouth and show you some other amazing quiet roads.
Thanks for this, lovely to hear the V12 scream and see the beautiful, well framed shots of this beast in action. Legs were no problem. However, the headband needs further discussion.
You should already have close to 2 million subs. I have no idea how you don’t.
For the enjoyment ! Love it HC
Brilliant, Henry, just brilliant film. And my knees *have* given out, but I still *love* taking my V12 out for a drive for no particular purpose other than for the drive. And that naturally aspirated sound of the glorious V12 in my AM Rapide S!
This is some cinematic goodness👌
Superb quality of the commentary and the production! And yeah, f*** the silent future indeed!
Great video bro, of a very lovely car! If I had that kind of money to spend, I would buy one in a heartbeat!
Thanks for the running intro
Nice video Henry as always, great presenting. Very engaging. This Vantage looks good in Red minus the droopy spoiler that just cheapens it visually.
Remind me of the old top gear
Great review
Excellent cinematography
Awsome car and awsome review. And 👍 for Inov8 😍
Absolutely sounds awesome brilliant review thoroughly enjoy it thank you so much
epic intro indeed. And Outro.
To me it feels like a budget one-77 and I love it!
WHAT AN INTRO 💣🙌
Henry didn’t have to flex them quads on us like that 10:24 🥵🔥
One of the most beautiful cars ever made. And I actually quite like the "droopy" wing!
No way, you were over in North devon to film and I didn't know. What an amazing place Lynmouth is. Roads on the moors are great too.
Lmao, for a sec i was worried when you said you wanted to apologize at the end here, did not expect that apology tho! 😅👌
Great job guys
MASTERPIECE ❤🙌🙌🙌🤩
Carfection always no it’s going to be a stunning video what a beautiful car
Fantastic car, well refined and will no doubt be challenging alot of the cars in that price bracket
The perfume comercial vibes in the intro haha love it
I love the TV-level of quality and depth
Absolutely stunning vehicle. And great review by Catchpole and Carfection, thanks for giving us insights into this amazing vehicle.
Such a sublime machine!
Ultrawide Resolution! Love it!
Me with a SuperUltrawide monitor: "But it could be more..."
Don't bother body shaming yourself. Well done film sir. New subscriber from Kansas City.
Man, I miss driving on Exmoor when I see it on film.Highly recommend Dunster to Simonsbath to Lynmouth and loop to Minehead. Enjoyable in any car but would love to do it in this one! Good job Mr Catchpole!
That was as good a video as anything ever produced by Top Gear and far better than all the rest. You are a master Henry.
Apart from Clarksons video of the Eagle E-Type in the summer over the South Downs!
Fun is something that is sadly lacking in todays world. Great video
What a brilliant film!
Liking the video aspect ratio. Almost fills my phone screen
Awesome film🔥🔥👍🏻👍🏻
That final Shot 👌
Beautiful
This makes me think of Clarkson’s epic video on the old V12 Vantage. Surely this will be one of the last non-hybrid V12s?
Epic emotional indeed
Beautiful beast
So beatiful!!! 👏
This car looks really beautiful
Great Vid. LEGS? Did not notice nor focus on them. Don't apologize, it's your vid, and it's great. Keep going your path, and you'll win the missing subscribers I am sure