2017 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Manual - Driving 1 of 36 Roadsters! (POV Binaural Audio)

Special thanks to Bond Group for making this V12 Dream come true. Only 36 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadsters rolled off the factory floor and this Dog Leg Manual 7 Speed is the exact spec to have it. Find their inventory at www.bondgroupusa.com
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[@TedwardDrives]

I think this might be the greatest Aston Martin in the modern era. Incredible that this generation of Vantage started in 2005 and competed with the 997!

[@faunastation5147]

Hey can you a drive sls amg black series. It will be fun to watch😍

[@RyanRoadReaper]

V12 & manual, it doesn't get better than that!

[@rafiabiyyuanto6944]

and a roadster too! The ultimate Miata

[@lclnbm]

Don't forget reliability. After all the v12 is two taurus v6s

[@carsonk.5899]

@@lclnbm its not the same

[@lclnbm]

@@carsonk.5899 wym

[@carsonk.5899]

@@lclnbm the v12 has a lot of different components than what the ford v6 has

[@GY9944]

My fav Aston Martin of all times - V12, manual transmission in a small, tossable package. Cars rarely got better than this. And just today I was randomly searching for this car to just admire and daydream lmao perfectly timed upload

[@atlantis5574]

V12 + Manual + Convertible!? YES PLEASE!

[@Not_Lewis]

Would never have expected a 5 year old car to have auto rev matching. Figured that was newer tech! Insane

[@TedwardDrives]

The first I remember was the 370z in 2009. Not sure who did it before them though

[@g60corrado91]

@@TedwardDrives it was the 370Z/Nissan that started it.

[@hybridyd1305]

Unreal that even as far back but as early as 2017, a v12 manual is available. I love it.

[@easternroutemainlinevideos6823]

This body style is my favorite. V12 with a manual is dream in 2022! What a sound!

[@foureyeddriver]

An Aston Martin is definitely a sports car that I would like to drive and own in the future. Such a sophisticated, powerful vehicle and its sound is intoxicating!

[@zman360auz]

Not saying there’s anything wrong with the current model of the Vantage but this one just looks so damn good

[@alien_raider464]

Oh man. This is one of my dream cars. I would be so happy to even be a passenger in this car.

[@tyler9703]

What a lovely car, I miss this era of Aston Martin

[@diegoalvarez6861]

I havent been able to see any ted vid lately because life been busy but man, it feels good to be back 😌. Also, this Aston vids really have made me fall in love more with these cars, they're so gorgeous and sounds beautiful

[@ethanthaut9227]

Unbelievable sound. Legit my dream car!

[@tomqiu8645]

Love your podcast! Keep up with the good work!

[@The_journeyy]

*When I start doing povs I want them to have audio like this wow* 😍

[@ARentz07]

Is it just me, or does this sound _even better_ than the last V-12 Aston you drove?

[@leongiles3496]

Thanx again for sharing! Great car and lovely setting in New England as always

[@Christianfire18]

Just came back to this and wow it’s incredible

[@earnold0807]

One of my absolute favorite Aston Martins…. Ever. That dog leg 🤤

[@93455Driver]

That engine.....what a sound even at low RPM.

[@hyper_channel]

geez the image of that V12 in there... insanity

[@jarekstorm6331]

V12. Manual. That reversed tachometer is weird, but I think I could get used to it 😂

[@R19Robbin]

What a beautiful machine 🔥🔥

[@louisscott6214]

I had a ride in one of these. Best experience in a car I have had. As Tedward mentions, in-gear acceleration is silly fast...

[@jradish]

Jason Cammisa's review of this car has stuck with me 6 years later. One of the most special cars ever made

[@davesmith5092]

That car sounds absolutely filthy. Love it.

[@owen9461]

What an absolute dream!

[@rnlblue]

Great review!!! Thank you! I have the 2011 v12 Vantage manual and it is the perfect mix between the v12 vantage s and the DBS manual you reviewed. 6 gears not 7! You are welcome to drive mine whenever you like!

[@NBPT428]

A Delicious Elegant beast. Ballet with a roar!

[@bitkarek]

thank you Tedward

[@TedwardDrives]

Thanks for watching!

[@Krazy_Shorts]

Damn..that thing is seriously bad ass!

[@sp33der617]

8:27 I love that road. I go out of the way and take the long route just to go down that road when I'm in the area.

[@ashleystoneman642]

Where in the country is this?

[@timwilson7326]

@@ashleystoneman642looks like west of boston, ma

[@SerPurple51]

I've never been a huge fan of Aston Martin cars, but the Vantage would be my preferred model. Doesn't look too much like a boat and more sporty than most models.

[@wilbrown2229]

I'm honestly licking my lips watching this, v12 naturally aspirated manual? Yes please

[@olivierb9091]

12:23 If you watch in the rear view mirror you can see a flash of the numberplate flying around

[@marinerabatel5144]

Magnifique

[@sidz0001]

Bliss combo

[@BlitzkriegRap]

Amazing car, if it had a normal 6 speed It would've been up there with top 20 modern cars.

[@Bubbagonsalves]

You have the best job ever😂😭

[@johncoleman5388]

The reason that these era Vantages, especially the V12, are so beautiful is because they are designed to evoke emotion. Full rounded aesthetics, from the interior to the exterior, in great detail, surround the driver and passenger, and all other viewers close and afar off. This car is the designer's "masterpiece", his passion. The V12 is just topping on the cake. As illustrated in this video, the 6.0l, actually 5.9l V12, is the largest engine that can be crammed into this car's engine bay. I dispute that it is a "large engine" because 5.9l really isn't huge by my standards for a car even of this size. The power is what I would expect, and it is plenty. The car can actually hit 60 from a dig in the 3.9s on a good day, good surface, and a good driver. These cars aren't designed to be supercars, they are designed to exude the passion of its designer, and to be driven by someone wanting exclusivity and to demonstrate class. This car should be thought of as a fine suit. Sure, other suits may fit as well, and have similar features, but that perfect suit is worth the extra green. I, however, do think they are somewhat overpriced when considering how much they can potentially appreciate in the future. It is an amazing car. . .

[@Ragna___]

You, sir, are the one suited to drive this car. I could only ask of you to be a passenger for a mountain route.

[@fantasyguru26]

This car is awesome I want one so bad. Here in Canada we're looking still at over $200K to grab one.

[@longbeachcarguy]

My dream car. Unfortunately the 100 manuals r commanding a crazy premium. Socal dealer was recently asking $300k for one… Pay $100k to $150k less for the single clutch automated manual: atrocious when left in auto but not that bad when shifting urself. Only way to get into a 2017 V12 vantage S right now

[@matteo.ceriotti]

Haha you shaded the speedo but it does not take much to guess!

[@ianmoone6562]

This car is amazing but its a 2017 that you almost feel like dropping it already at a interior restomod shop lol.

[@ivanjovanovic362]

In Germany if engine volume is bigger than some round number it must it rounds up to the bigger number. For example 1913cc and 1998cc are both 2.0. So this is 5935cc so it must say 6.0

[@TedwardDrives]

Men love to round up

[@SheetFiber]

that answers my question about my car engine volume.

[@ivanjovanovic362]

Hahahah if you know you know!

[@smackedgames4910]

Can't wait for you to get that farm out in the boonies so you can review these awesome cars more freely, if you agree support him on patron if you can lol

[@CarubSunn]

The ratios for the 7 speed are weird. In most other cases with a similar transmission the 6th is your typical overdrive and the a much taller overdrive for highway cruising in 7th. This one only seems to have the 7th be an overdrive and not a very tall one at that.

[@hardyk2010]

biblical !!

[@akdomun]

No rev hang!

[@dakgildea]

What a cool car. Cant believe they stuffed that fat v12 in that. Never knew how rare they were either!

[@Jorgen.mp4]

That car looks familiar to the car In nfs most wanted 2012

[@robertrishel3685]

Lovely cars! Too bad it’s a convertible though, but hey, that manual V12 nearly makes up for it👍

[@richiedudding7671]

Only 351 of these produced, 260 coupes and remainder roadsters. Seen these from 225 USD. Get one now😝

[@edwardnygma2702]

SuperspeedersRob said Pat Sajak of Wheel of Fortune came to his car rental place and rented the Aston Martin. Rob said the Aston Martin is the least fun from all his inventory. I guess that was his personal opinion.

[@TedwardDrives]

He’s right about most Aston’s. This is a special one.

[@chhavimanichoubey9437]

whats the reason behind now showing speed beyond certain limit?

[@SpeedDarlingtonTv]

What is the difference between a supercar and a sport car?

[@seanysyang]

Goodness me, dogleg gearbox, tach is backwards, imagine if the seats were on the other side, I'd be so confused

[@dadoujeangilles4949]

👍

[@commasNculture]

You can buy a clean one for $120k nowadays great buy even less for a coupe

[@pedrov7969]

this is a Patrick Bateman car change my mind

[@TedwardDrives]

Yes.

[@evilhamsterzz]

Interior could be nicer, especially for an aston. Otherwise very cool car

[@prodriver256]

whats the point of blurring the speedo? Not like a V12 Vantage hits 30mph at the end of 3rd/4th lol

[@germanmechanic8591]

Evidence in court 🤫

[@m4TT5]

The production numbers you have are incorrect but good video

[@TedwardDrives]

So provide the correct ones and cite your source

[@longbeachcarguy]

I think what he/she means is that the ‘100 units quota’ was only for the 7-speed manual (V12 vantage S). There was no limit on the 2017 speedshift automated manual V12 Vantage S. Also, the manual was not production limited in Europe. this roadster manual u drive is one of my favorites ever. They have shot up in value. Maybe I should look into importing one from Europe 😉. Interestingly I remember that when they were new on dealer lots, they would not sell. It took them months to sell those 100s. At least here in SoCal. One more thing…my local AML dealer told me at the time Jay Leno was the first customer to get his hands on one of those 😉 . Love ur channel!

[@elizangelaricheta1369]

6.0 motor

[@LarsAgerbk]

isn't this car front heavy? it's not front-mid-engined is it? and a V12 in such a little car...

[@ejonkler]

You can’t be too careless when driving it, but it’s very clear when something might go wrong, good feedback.

[@dw2176]

man those needles are weird

[@adamrozman]

So exotic Camaro?

[@TedwardDrives]

Yes but the Camaro has a better shifter lol

[@adamrozman]

@@TedwardDrives 😂😭

[@edalder2000]

James Bond as Tedward's co-pilot confirmed. One of God's own cars.

[@starwarsfan-ye9hw]

that’s never from 2017 😵‍💫

[@paulbruce3779]

Would be better with a traditional 6spd - dog leg hard to get used to.🤷🏻‍♂️

[@user-h8k4jcxmfr]

A Miata with a V12… interesting 🤔

[@driversanonymousNYC]

Ugh manual Aston 😂

[@akashmohan999]

Dogleg manual looks like crap. No reverse lockout

[@rehanbhatti8148]

This V12 sounds like a 6 cylinder.

[@mehdisol7094]

an interior like that in 2017 is unacceptable for an Aston Martin. Shame

[@travkatz]

0 to 60 in 4.0 . That's pathetic and has to be traction limited. Put some sticky rubber on it. Like Cup 2's.

[@MBH-ce2mt]

I dont get this... If a car has automatic rev matching why not just put a fucking automatic gearbox? i get that US fanbois love the stick shift but come on

[@TedwardDrives]

Have you not driven a new manual car in the last 15 years? This is pretty common stuff.

[@MBH-ce2mt]

@@TedwardDrives hahahaha bro i live in europe, i drive a manual car every day... my point is that manual transmissions are supposed to be cheap, if you want to overcomplicate just make it automatic

[@TedwardDrives]

@@MBH-ce2mt You know this car is from Europe right?

[@carsonjulvezan4031]

@@MBH-ce2mt This car is about fun. If Aston Martin cared about absolute speed, and 0 to 60 times they wouldn't have put the dog leg in.

[@MBH-ce2mt]

@@carsonjulvezan4031 But why the obsession with manual gears?? i just dont get it, today automatics have become so good that stick shift has become obsolete

[@TheCHRISintheMIX]

Imagine buying this extremely dated car in 2017 lol -guy who bought one in 2012

[@anilvirginia]

It's a beautiful car but such an underwhelming interior... It looks 10 years past its time.

[@TedwardDrives]

It is. This generation competed with 997 Porsches 😂

[@anilvirginia]

@@TedwardDrives LOL a 997 never had a Nintendo DS for a navigational display :)