2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Driven on Canyon Roads - CAR and DRIVER
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Contributing Editor Basem Wasef revisits the 2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage to see if it's as wonderful as he remembers it to be on the latest episode of Car and Driver: Tested.
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CAR: Aston Martin V12 Vantage
LOCATION: Latigo Canyon Road, Malibu, California
MAG EDITORS: Basem Wasef
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At last! A car journalist that speaks of the feeling and sensation of driving, rather than 0-60 and lateral g and stuff like that... We don't need any more numbers. Simple truths are more than enough, just like a fantastic engine and a proper, smooth gearbox, matted to a great chassis. Well done Mr. Wasef.
u rite
Big engine, small body, 3 pedals... Love it...
if you say Ronnie Pickering 3 times in the car mirror a Citroen Picasso appears behind you ?
this design.... Magnifique!
I'm in love with that red Aston. It's red. Oh my God.
May be the best review of this beast! I approve totally your comments about the gear box;). Thank you to avoid drifting this beauty! I see a kind of respect to this great brand...
Cheers
I've driven the Carbon Black Edition V12 Vantage several times and the one thing that I always tell people first is about the exhaust note. I could drive a car like that every day because even shifting at 3k rpm, it sounds like you going a million miles an hour. Only way I'd be able to daily drive a supercar without getting my license suspended... :)
I feel like the V12 Vantage is the modern version of Ferrari 250GT.
I see an Aston around now and then, every time I stop and stare... So beautiful
Ive been doing so much reading and watching of car reviews, and the reviewer makes a great point, it all comes down to how the car feels, and only certain cars can create an experience that makes you want to drive it no matter what the specs.
This car makes me so happy. I never plan on owning anything that doesn't have three pedals and a six speed, so I can dream about this car alllll day long. Great review!
Car and Driver does the best reviews.. most informative and not just throwing empty accolades around.
I really enjoyed this video! That driver knows his stuff and what a manual trans is all about in a V12 car! Sad that you can only get one V12 with a manual now, and this car is it. I so want that car! I so love the sound of that V12!
Nice place..massive car...awesome review!! Keep up the good work!
god those roads there are wonderful, there small, an beat up, but they drive better then most highways, smoother at least. they feel dangerous, and its like stepping back in time. how i wish cali was a possibility
Got a 2011 V12 since March 2011, and your report is spot on. Great review.
that sound from the V-12 is a God send!
MMMMMMMMmmmmm
I can listen that exhaust 24/7
thanks for the vid!
This is the first cad review with some special effect to boost the speed of the car on the video(in case you didn't noticed), instead of let it goes realisticly as it should, there we could see how the car is moving at corner exit, take time to see wheel spin maybe, imagine how it's behave on the road etc...and I tkink that kind of videos is all about that. Then I'm french so my english can be misunderstood, I understand.
So you'd gather not.
Shouldn't be a problem. Jeremy Clarkson is 6'4" and well over 220 lbs and he fits in a vantage quite comfortably. He too prefers the DBS though!
A lot of people say Automatic would be better if certain cars, but i mostly disagree, with manual is more exciting and you, the driver are more in control...
V12 Vantage is the best looking Aston Martin and the best looking car ever for me. DB9, Vanquish, etc .. are all okay. They look overdone for me for some reason. ( im only talking about looks). This is as compact as a pack of cards.. Pure aesthetic beauty
You have it the other way around. Aston has had that grill design since the 50's.
i drive a 97' Nissan Micra (March), 1.0 L 16 valves 55 hp :)
i think the V12 Vantage is fast enough for me ...
What a soundtrack, that six liter W12 is! Great vid. Usually, Astons look best IMO in light metallic colors, but that red with black inserts really sets the car off.
Fantastic vid man!
Manual transmission RULES!!!!!
That exhaust note is unbelievable!!
That throaty exhaust sound. Wow, that is awesome.
I love Astons and really thought about getting the V12 but after a test drive and going over the details I really couldnt warrant the purchase at that price compared to my 458. Still overall lovely car with a great growl.
This has to be, no that's silly, It is the most beautiful looking car and the best sounding V12.
red looks great with the carbon vents on the hood. reminds me of the v12 zagato!
I would keep this car to the rest of my life IF I was able to afford it.... its total Perfection it has SOUL that exhaust note... the best thing in the world..... looks stunning...
That's because they are twin-turbocharged. Having two smaller turbos in contrast to one big turbo will produce less turbo lag.
Simply the best modern car available
Wish they did the new vanquish v12 inside this vantage. That extra kick would put it up considerably I'm sure.
something about those tail lights....amazing
I couldn't agree more! That was an awesome review thank you!! And that is my hands down favorite exotic vehicle! It drips sex appeal it's very 007 And what's not to love About that...
Basem, how did you get the job working with Michigan-based, Car & Driver when you are in Southern California? Do they routinely take in West Coast-based correspondents?
NOTHING COMPARES TO A MANUAL GEAR BOX HAPPY TO SEE SOMEONE STILL USES IT IN THEIR CARS. SUPER CARS SHOULD BE ABOUT THE DRIVERS ABILITY TO DRIVE AND TAKE CONTROL, NOT MAKE THEM EASIER TO DRIVE.
That is one of my absolute favorite cars ever, fantastic video. Thanks for making my friday night even better.
Brilliant review. Wish Aston's were lighter though... and come on, it's a V12. Your potential HP output can be so much more. You really caught the soul of Aston's towards the end.
love the exhaust note
Excellent job talking about numbers vs. driver experience! Sure, we all love 1/4 mile times, but this is how a car like this should really be review, not like it's some kind of pony car. Props!
This video is 9 minutes and 11 seconds long........
Illuminati confirmed
And
that color is perfecttt
Seems like the combination of a great sportscar and a great muscle car, the best of both worlds. Nice video!!
it has three PEDALS, FREAKING AWESOME!!!!!!!
My god did it look good amongst traffic. So sexy going slow, stood out for sure! Beautiful.
She looks and sounds great.
Nice driving!
I love Aston Martin!
Hes referring to the styling that Ford borrowed from Aston lol...
CnD, how about taking the Vanquish out on the roads once its available to you...I like the looks of it, but it certainly seems more like an evolution of a DBS than a real step forward or game changer... maybe I'm wrong.
Awesome review, video, and just a beautiful car. Aston Martin makes the best classic looking yet modern cars. You know what it is right away.
please never stop making reviews
This car may fit the American 'muscle car' template better than any other Euro coupe ever.
I would like it even more if the Aston Martin engineers made a statement by developing an 8 speed manual stickshift transmission for this car.
FINALLY a driver who just appreciates the way a car FEELS. Couldn't agree more! Fuck dualclutch-transmissions, 0-60 time figures and ALL the other high-tech-nonsense stuff! What really matters: what does a car to my HEART. And YOU - my friend - really pointed that out really well! Well done, amazing review. Just makes me feel happy watching you ENJOYING this old-school-british-machinery :) greets from germany
How would you maintain that kind of setup? Small chassis, big engine
Brilliant job with the audio capture on this guys!
Aston Martin V12 Vantage car is awsome... Awsome good. That's my friendly car.
Love Aston Martin! My favorite is the One-77 I'd give my wife and kids up for one. Lol!
I thoroughly enjoyed your honest review!! This is a car that I would seek out to own one day.
my number one car
I didn't know that it happens that often. This is still a way to "publish"!
Basim Wasim for President!
hey , I am a maniac level car enthusiast. It would be great if you make a review with aston martin v8(any) jag xkrs convo and MP4-12c because jag is from the sme class, and mclaren mp4 has been made with just comfort in mind and the aspect of making down the supercar that compromises no aspect of a RR. somehow the aventadors never made that much sense.
In the future, i'd do my best to get a v12 vantage manual.. Imagine.
I love Aston, I love L.A., I love you guys...More cool review like this one!
new turbo sports cars these days have very very little lag, and its rarely noticeable.
eg the Nissan GTR , Bi-turbo amgs etc,
Great presenter amount of music about right could hear the real music that is Aston Martin V12..
Manual gearboxes are so much more fun to use and drive with than any automatic gearboxes, except maybe the double clutch system in the Lamborghini Huracan
How many other V12's are still made today with a 3rd pedal ?
Great review of this special car, one of the best reviews I ever saw!
These videos are getting better! Keep it up
Agreed.
These reviews are awesome, they are in depth and provide insight into what being an owner of the car is like. Reviews by Jonny Lieberman of Motortrend are the worst.
A manual v12 Aston Martin? =O SO MUCH WANT!!
Great review. A review on the new R8 or RS5 would be nice
The mic seems messed up, I dont know if its just me. Voice sounds underwater. Good video though
pure magic this car :) great clip
This review made me subscribe to car and driver
one of my favorite cars!!! great great vid guys! i just would have hoped that it would be a contestant for the 458 and the 12C
Awesome review. Crusshed the like button.
It sounds like he's taking underwater at times...oh wait he's just trying to talk over that AMAZING SOUND!!!!
They also make a 4 door version, its' called Fusion
if i get my car project done its a toyota supra it will have about 600hp would you test the car and give me ideas to worck on when im finishd with it it wil look like it come out of the fast and the furious
Because it gives you more control over your car.
I'd still prefer that exact configuration but in the bigger db9/dbs & also the vanquish,that's too much weight over the front the wheels
No, the new Vanquish has an evolution of the V12 in the V12 Vantage, making 565 hp.
every sports cars SHOULD COME in M/T!
You can get lucky at Wal-Mart, lol. Four people who work there own an Audi A5, a 5 Series F10, an E500, and a CLS.
Wait you're mister car and Driver? I've waited my whole life to see you :D no homo... But I like your website reviews on cars... I especially like how you usually rank them
Well done: great review, great video.
Basem, I think I speak for many when I say: we'd love to hear how you (and C&D) compare the Vantage with the 991 Carrera S, AS PER THE PARAMETERS YOU SET OUT IN THIS TEST.
i.e. slogging through traffic on the way to a favorite driving road, with no consideration for performance numbers
you should have gone for the automated gearbox. truly, then it would be a very good car even in traffic, trust me been there done that.
How about this: we've seen and heard LOTS about the Bugatti Veyron, but next to NOTHING about the SSC Ultimate Aero. Whatcha think? Can do?
great road, great review and a great car! thanks for making my day just a bit better :)
Did AM increased the hp of the '13 v12 vantage to 565 hp? or i just misheard.
I pray to own aston martin rapide S 2013 model. But how much is it offered?
Really great video guys
Excellent review!!
Awesome content lately, keep it coming! It helps me forget about having no heat at home :)
If I could have any factory car, this would be it.
hello ,thanks for this super video ,how hp in the motors please? sebastien from france