Aston Martin's Final V12? - £315k DBS 770 Ultimate | Top Gear

Welcome to the last of the old guard. You’ve now seen the new DB12, with its delectable-looking interior and strictly eight cylinders under the bonnet. That’s where Aston Martin is going. The £315,000 DBS 770 Ultimate is where it’s been.
On the face of it, a DBS with more power, Valkyrie-esque wheels and a big nostril in the carbon clamshell bonnet isn’t big news. But when you delve deep into the Ultimate, you discover the tweaks Aston has made to the steering and handling have turned this big bad old warhorse into the finest V12 GT the company has produced. Ever.
Top Gear magazine’s Ollie Kew has selflessly impaled himself on the Ultimate’s brutal carbon fibre seat bolsters to explain why. If this is the V12’s swan-song, what a way to go…
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[@bombercountyblues]

I distinctly remember clarkson doing this exact "last v12 aston we'll ever see" film about the v12 vantage.... that was a decade ago!

[@TAGsRC]

yeah but the powers that be are moving in the direction of banning gas cars

[@matorix003]

And how right you were A new in-house V12 got announced 2 weeks ago

[@bombercountyblues]

@@matorix003 😃

[@rare6499]

One of the best looking cars in production this, absolutely stunning. I love it. I don’t care how many compromises you would have to make with the somewhat dated interior etc…it looks incredible!

[@1kittoe650]

I don't think it's dated as much as it is timeless in its own way.

[@kookvision9295]

Looks like a mustang with a better back end

[@konyina]

Honestly, no. It's bloater, it looks like it swallowed a V8 Vantage. It's not an ugly car, but it's most certainly nowhere near the timeless beauty of the previous gen DBS or the 2012-2018 Vanquish

[@tommcculloch9057]

@@konyina yeh it looks fat

[@user-li8qh4tv9t]

Thanks for repeating what this guy just said. This car is garbage.

[@TaylorJamesBurnett]

This thing is absolutely stunning! BMW designers take note..

[@dna9838]

Indeed. Where Aston has gone with class and integrity and 'the best we can be' , BMW has just gone gaudy, vulgar, and basically given up trying to lead by example.

[@Londonistan_Calling]

Look at the new db12

[@kenlee-97]

Different price bracket...

[@_Atomic_impact]

Me waiting for my bmw 👀😭

[@TaylorJamesBurnett]

@@kenlee-97 what’s that got to do with it? New Kia’s look better then new BMW’s

[@cipcipik3846]

I had the pleasure to work on these beautiful cars before to leave mother factory. It’s also a pleasure to see someone appreciate your work 😊

[@faba6753]

This car is the epitome of its not what's on the inside that counts. Unbelievably beautiful exterior.

[@SKBSKBSKBSKBSK]

Looks like shit irl. Zero road presence.

[@kalyanbv1000]

...not more than a couple of weeks ago, some guy has parked his DB11 convertible right in front of my house to have his coffee in the neighborhood coffeeshop on a lazy saturday morning here in Germany and everybody from old and young ..girls and boys..just stopped whereever they were going and just stood there to watch it...while this guy sipping his coffee and watching it from a distance like a proud father..lol.

[@JS-hu7pv]

Aston does some incredible bodywork. I saw a few Astons in person while in Scotland a few years ago. Collectively I’m convinced that they’re the most beautiful cars made (exterior).

[@user-hf1bk7jt2b]

Aston Martin's V12 is always reminds me that Jeremy Clasrkson's V12 Vantage review. It was wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.

[@joshdollow]

took me back there too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4KThKmsmderlac

[@ryanposthumus2689]

Remember the first time I watched that review with the beautiful music in the background and cinematography. The fact that Jeremy was so wistful that he hardly said much spoke volumes. Miss those three dearly (thank goodness for the Grand Tour!)

[@dont_at_me__]

This is absolute perfection in styling but for the price, there's no way I don't pick an 812 over this.

[@growlkitty]

Absolutely....

[@huss03]

The agony of choice

[@growlkitty]

@@huss03 ...a dilemma I would embrace...

[@bradsn8]

Good thing they are sold out and you had to get an invite from Aston to buy it.

[@growlkitty]

@@bradsn8 The Aston Martin 177's were sold out as well and now the few who got one who inturn want to sell their's can't get half of what they paid for it in a re-sale! Mind you, this can be said for pretty much any limited edition automobile!

[@MA-ik7ys]

I know absolutely every reviewer points out the interior, mainly the centre bit and the screen. However, all ive seen of late from other manufacturers that are supposedly more "modern" is the heavy use of double screens. As someone who has had vehicles that rely on screens I must say they dont work, its clunky and not as good as a physical button in the slightest. Yes the stick on screen doesnt look good, but in no way would removing the centre console make it better.

[@RaiKeePubgM]

Happy to say, that I have been in the process of producing the carbon fiber bonnet

[@Schmitzelhaus]

Kudos, that Bond reference was so spot on and clever! 😁👌

[@vindevhunta4905]

This is one of the best looking cars....full stop

[@zubairahmed6313]

Somehow this video reminds me of Clarkson’s review of AM Vantage.. they should have played “an ending” at the end of the video… what an absolute beauty of a car!!

[@dude_awesomeink]

What about the one 77.. that the best Aston Martin hands down

[@alexluke84]

One of the best Super- GT's 👌

[@IsrarZarif]

piece of art

[@dangerfly8092]

eyegasm. no words needed.

[@JDE1983]

Maybe the most ingenuine video yet

[@diohanafianto]

what a beautiful road

[@MV-yp8il]

This car is litteraly a work of art. Pure masterpiece

[@BobbyDazzler888]

Mutton dressed as lamb

[@rare6499]

Agree completely, beautiful car.

[@Andrew-zx9wx]

Such an iconic, gorgeous design and an amazing engine.

[@911iamonfire6]

There is no way he closed that door by himself at 5:38

[@NamathCB]

Was thinking he was hitting a close button when he fired it up

[@jryalls]

You can still lean out with the seatbelt on. It’s not like he’s wearing racing harnesses

[@blackporscheroadster-yw8hb]

Go-go gadget arms.

[@andysmyth6782]

You got to love them wheels

[@enigmatwist6548]

Those alloys are growing on me, will Aston sell them individually? Love the ones I’ve ordered but might be an idea to order these and store them if they’re available.

[@adamdonovan5633]

Dear God......the look is....ravishing, absolutely stunning. Home-made sin just standing still....I need a cigarete already!

[@ramztrl]

This is one stunningly beautiful car

[@larnellefredericks5317]

It's about authenticity more than it is about having everything everyone else has on the market.

[@ShawnSeaman]

Apple Car Play is a $4219 option on a new Ferrari SF90 Spider. Apple Car Play on most exotic cars is a cost option and it’s a high one on top of that compared to what it is on Ford or Honda

[@18ashfaqahsan2]

I'm in love

[@neddanson7162]

Here is a tip: if there is a headline that asks a question, the answer is a resounding NO.

[@ripster136]

3:43 just beautiful ❤

[@maureencora1]

Good Show.

[@harvenat0r2]

I’m sorry but the future isn’t just electric, combustion engines will still be produced and the laws will change once synthetic fuels become more common place. There will still be demand for proper cars. Even though we live in a world full of computers we still use pens… I feel this to be the same for combustion cars. I hope I’m right.

[@musaphakula8639]

Aston sure knows how to make a beautiful car

[@joshknutson16]

it literally looks SOOOO good

[@mbizozo6271]

When that new Aston Martin interior comes through, they'll be the best GTs, period. Absolutely stunning cars.

[@WouterZtube]

Absolutely perfection in looks

[@stephenmartin2737]

The dbs from casino royale is the most beautiful version even by today's standards

[@DuvJones]

11:36 I think that the question that Aston Martin is going to have to ask is this: Does the world still need a "Brute in a suit"? Maybe, maybe not.... I am curious at the answer that they will have because they will only get two shorts (as most) at that question. I don't know the answer to that because simply put, they want more. Putting out the SUV is a sign of that, and they have already begun to hint at some far off EV coupe... assuming they have that much runway. They got the looks, but what else?

[@executer24z76]

3:57 We dont do "Miles" around these parts.

[@manfredwhite9418]

Nice Video.

[@Daniel1LDN]

it just looks so good.Shame about the tech inside

[@mdc4476]

This is my ideal car ever

[@michaelegert1284]

Its a pice of art 😊

[@jonathandawe7900]

Beautiful car

[@blue7lvn245]

bond always had the gadgets tho ....

[@killak3219]

This car really is James Bond “it’s devilishly handsome, it packs a punch and on the inside…it’s full of unresolved issues” 😂😂😂😂

[@Mamin28490]

The final swansong of the v12

[@johnblack3313]

It’s a Merc!

[@machspeed8153]

What does the One 77 have to say about this?

[@gones8237]

Falta una nueva película de 007 con este auto 🤔🤙🏻

[@The_Valiant_Thor]

Astons are such masterpieces of design. Sad they use AMG crap in the interior & the wack hot V8T they recycle into everything. Jaguar & Aston are the last artful cars

[@tshehlahlahlakobokoane9762]

Aston making a big mistake by not having the v12 in the db12 and in the future... The sound of the v12 is what makes it special.

[@markcompton6750]

Great car I’m sure. But almost the same price as my house😮😮😮

[@batmanfromhell]

Zolpidem in Wheels!

[@Daniel300Visuals]

Long live Aston Martin

[@foesfly3047]

Absolutely gorgeous car. Excellent, amusing and poignant scripting, delivered with admirable command of English vernacular 😎🎩♠️

[@johnnyboy1586]

Beautiful car ,not to sure about the wheels

[@sapnupuas7271]

3:50 the bonnet didn't close fully 🙃

[@freddieflanders]

I think it’s an amazing car !

[@garyseaton4619]

They always look the same... But, this is really beautiful... It seems to have better lines and sexier shoulders... Love the front end, and those wheels are incredible.

[@blackporscheroadster-yw8hb]

The wheels are hideous. Get some new glasses.

[@IsrarZarif]

@@blackporscheroadster-yw8hb The wheels are insane. Get some new glasses.

[@blackporscheroadster-yw8hb]

@@IsrarZarif The wheels are repulsive, get some style.

[@Mk1Male]

@@blackporscheroadster-yw8hb Black Porsche Roadster...says it all really 😂😂😂

[@Mk1Male]

Like all other manufacturers cars dont... Porsche? ... Lamborghini? ... Ferrari? ... Corvette? ...

[@gjssjg]

A classic British sports car.....only in LHD

[@gabgt2]

Big mistake to get rid of that engine.....

[@GustavoSantos-uh5yl]

Drinving this car it's like riding throw the chaos with all the peace from the world.

[@AnmolSingh-2911]

They should just mass produce Aston Martin Victor! Mark my words, it'll go down in history as the best Aston Martin ever.

[@garyjohnson3751]

I test drove one of these butt did a whoopsie on the back seat

[@ScottyRobinsino]

I get it now. They sell to things with cm thick make up. I thought I saw them doing their job earlier.

[@benmax5260]

You don't drive that car to have Apple play, and if that is what they had to comprise to achieve the pinacleof beauty and power, fair play! This is my literal dream car, but alas, will never be able to afford it!

[@charliefm826]

The Intercooler have reported that the V12 is confirmed to be not dead...

[@MahadiHasan005]

God i miss the trio

[@findlukeaballdate]

every year for the past 10 years - "*insert company name* final *insert last displacement engine configeration*??"

[@Dave_dave69]

Aston really are taking the **** with their pricing haha

[@mr_c.i.c]

That's the best Boss car to drive (not to be driven)

[@Thistasteslikeass]

I thought it looked quite nice on the inside and up to date, not sure what he was waffling on about

[@BolitaDeKetica]

Nah. They need a DB12 Volante SuperLeggera, with a 12 and quad exhausts.

[@bonwatcher]

No one will miss the Mercedes joystick electronics. Aston Martin finally put some thought into it with the new DB12 that just debuted, but I will miss the V12, that's for sure.

[@Tirah5]

Once we watched this show for the presenters and then the cars. Now, sometimes and its only for the cars.

[@mr_c.i.c]

A standard DBS would be enough for me.

[@United_Wings]

Beautiful ❤

[@hikingpainter]

Wrong

[@lufezilethethelwa1300]

Even that Db12 will use the old aged merc infotainment system.😂😂

[@robrandtoul]

Nope

[@voodoochannel3422]

My dream car and my favorite car ... don't ask me why👆

[@Mike-dy8sj]

I hate when i see a video of a car i really want to watch. Then i look at the title, and see the channels name. And it's top gear.

[@yissibiiyte]

They currently make 3 models with a V12 but every one is their "last" 😂

[@spideyfanw1748]

This really is the last V12, the new DB12 only comes with a V8.

[@Tomford.888.]

Only a V8….. it’s a 670hp twin turbo v8 lol. May not sound the same but definitely no lack of power.

[@spideyfanw1748]

@@Tomford.888. Oh I wasn’t downplaying the V8, I was just stating that this car really does have the last Aston Martin V12.

[@arvidkarlberg5845]

@@spideyfanw1748 how ironic for the DB*12*

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

@@spideyfanw1748 It isn't. The new DBS and or new limited Astons will still come with V12, just not the Vantage or DB, the DB may still have a V12 coming but it won't be a standard model anymore.

[@RX8bully]

The presenter must really hate Austin Martin, this is a beautifully made car without losing itself to modern design

[@randyledford6496]

How dare they show me a car I can't buy..😂

[@rothantaske]

Nice, but those headlights are starting to look outdated

[@jonnnyren6245]

This and the DB12 over that new 5 Series honestly

[@epi2045]

Having owned the Aston Martin with the AMG 4.0 Twin Turbo V8… I have to say the rear end diffusers of the recent Aston’s are menacing. The rear end of this DBS is less menacing which is unfortunate. A bit soft.

[@janthornton]

Shit there all sold out!! I was hoping to get one for my birthday .

[@MaksRybalchenko]

What a strange location for reviewing such a car!!

[@Ultratoast01]

That Bond analogy at the end is right on the money 😂

[@tshepangnk]

Perfectly looking exterior.

[@patmartin4411]

Yourr welcome!

[@kbdiesel]

Don’t want to see supercars without Chris Harris

[@itsben32]

Looks beautiful and sounds amazing. Idk why they would not continue this line

[@brianhoefer7148]

The interior is beautiful, small screen, few buttons on the steering... I hate screens in the interior. New Mustang is the worst.

[@larnbaldwin]

Looks like a chunky f type

[@larnbaldwin]

Not a dig , beautiful car 😂

[@kyronrc]

This looks much better than the new one, which looks like a bad facelift. And the interior, I think looks classy and objective, much better than my Hyundai anyway 😂

[@blackporscheroadster-yw8hb]

I disagree your shite Hyundai is superior in every way.

[@John14710]

I love the car, and I’d love one, but I’d rather red bull do us all a favour if u know what I mean

[@mickemike2148]

I saw Top Gear and clicked. The disappointment was monumental!