The greatest driving road in the world? Jaguar F-type V8 S in Romania | evo

Henry Catchpole heads to the Transfagarasan highway in Romania, in search of the world's greatest driving road. His car of choice? The Jaguar F-type V8S...
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[@MihaiRUdeRO]

Welcome to Romania, country of contrasts! Some of the most beautiful things you'll ever see, mixed with some of the ridiculous. All in all an absolutely unique and unforgettable place on earth.

[@AlfredvanKuik]

These are my favorite types of videos. There is something magical about a nice long roadtrip with a good car. And Evo, especially with Catchpole, is great at catching that magic. I've watched the McLaren MP4-12C roadtrip video at least a dozen times, and I'll do the same with this one. I don't have the money or time to go on roadtrips every week, so this is the next best thing :)

[@PerfectCode]

Completely agreed Alfred. Thumbs up to you.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Wow, looks like an incredible trip. Very nice video guys! Hope to see more like this!

[@pranavmukesh]

love your channel. keep up the good job subaruwrxfan!

[@ManeleNation]

love your chanel 2 and i`m from Romania so it`s nice to see your comment here ^^ hehe

[@whoisdv]

You are everywhere! :D

[@aspiratedaloha2946]

Hi Matt 👋

[@Munkenba]

thank you for giving us better coverage of this great road than even top gear could offer

[@mirceazaharia2109]

this is not the same road from Top Gear (Transfagarasan) ... this is a diferent road completed in 2012 (Transalpina) in Romania

[@Munkenba]

Mircea Zaharia The first bit of the video was transfagarasen, they were arguing that trans alpina was better

[@mirceazaharia2109]

u're right :D

[@mirceazaharia2109]

Alfred Munkenbeck my bad .... beed on transfagarasan but on trans alpina not yet :P cant w8 to get there :D

[@truthseeker2587]

Still watching in 2018. One of the best automotive editing ever.

[@AlexGonzalez-gx9gv]

This is the best video about cars I've ever seen on KZbin. The narrative quality its exquisite and the landscapes are amazing. Watched on a Smart TV at full HD Its like living the experience. Henry Catchpole, you've got a new fan here.

[@MichaelBlitzkrieg09]

The superb landscapes of Romania and a very well done video. Good job guys!

[@jamieradley9930]

a stunning example of what i wish my life to one day be. Thank you

[@Apollo11PGS]

The passion in EVO's guys' eyes and speech is absolutely mesmerising! Kudos. Keep them coming...

[@lgordo623]

Absolutely delightful watching this show, amazing, and peaceful.

[@BestCarSound]

This could be like movie on cinema! An hour or so and I'd pay to go and watch it

[@grajdeanuadrian]

Trust me, even being a passenger in a car on this road is so breath taking that you forget to take pictures or to film

[@BestCarSound]

Adrian Grajdeanu Yes, no doubt, but those thousands of petrolheads can't squeeze in one passenger seat! That would be great tho'

[@badmadt]

i love Romania , miss my country so much.

[@sjd009]

Brilliant, finally a longer video!

[@pliaskamvilo3195]

Such a brilliant video. Great camerawork, great editing, great everything. More of these please.

[@MObar]

Absolutely beautiful. Another reason why Evo is unrivaled.

[@MariusOpreaLucian]

Dear Henry, i applaud your choice and might i be honest this is one of the best piece of motoring journalism i ever saw. I sincerely thank you for taking the opportunity of visiting our beloved country, you see that's what makes Romania so special, that untamed feeling, that everything is so raw and timeless. As curent events go, i appreciate that you saw and tasted the good sides,unlike the other brits mentality on Romania. There ar still things to see, roads to discover and worth your wild, Romania welcomes you sir!

[@kcranny9375]

Finally filling the gap left by Harry, thanks for taking me on this journey and looking forward to more videos like this!

[@fitriyez]

this video is so well done. Hats off to you, Evo.

[@LW20007]

I nearly cried.... my dream car and a road trip... one day jag ... one day

[@grabthecat]

Thank you EVO team for visiting us,greetings from Romania

[@anthonyc2508]

I missed great evo videos.. thanks for bringing back such amazing footage!!!

[@TC9700Gaming]

The Trans Alpina looks like absolute heaven!!! The top 3 cars I think would be best here are the F-Type (obviously Lol), Toyota GT86 and Porsche GT3!! :D

[@entrepreneur_journey7]

Replace the GT86 with the Ferrari 458 Spyder

[@idrysslyons8060]

saqib1786 it's a jaguar f-type

[@LordStaind]

saqib1786 I would most definitely take the Berlinetta over the 458. Nonetheless, the 458 is still an amazing car.

[@entrepreneur_journey7]

Lord Staind That would be an excellent choice as well - love the sound.

[@banddude121]

Idryss Lyons Idiot of the day.

[@danielchirvasuta6081]

I'm Romanian but live in the states... I've been on the Trans-Alpin and it truly was phenomenal... Can't wait to drive on it myself

[@Wurzelzwerg1212]

Fantastic video! Well done guys. Best video I have seen in a long time!

[@deodathramheerai]

Mr Catchpole you make the best auto videos of them all your road-trip with the MP4 was brilliant and this was even better . Very well done

[@Dgannt]

Henry, as you say this road has been partly paved in 2012. So when Top Gear was there this road was nothing but gravel. they could simply not drive this road back then. So they were right at the time.

[@samphillips3405]

Simply the best video Evo has ever done and the best video out of all your competitors e.g. Chris Harris + Autocar. Amazing guys, well done.

[@Getpalmd]

So much love. And so angry I missed Transalpina on my last trip, need to return this year!

[@dacelbot]

Gorgeous scenery, beautiful car.

[@manivela3]

Thank you Henry for coming to Romania!

[@PeakTorque]

Liked and wrote this before i started watching. More of Henry!

[@Payne01SS]

Drove the Transfagasan a couple years ago. It was one of the most amazing driving experiences ever. Can't wait to hit the Transalpina too. It's hard for some English snobbery to admit these are two of the most amazing roads for drivers. Evidenced by showing "ranshackled" areas. Even though you drove through Sibiu and Curtea De Arges, which are both beautiful cities, but you failed to show. Instead had to get the cows and abandoned car....

[@dorothylea5744]

We did both in 1 day from Bucharest ... 500 miles plus.... Transalpino was indeed better of the two roads.

[@Payne01SS]

Both in a day? Heck of a drive. I drive transalpina last month! It was amazing. I'm undecided which I loved most. Both glorious.

[@MrWeeRhys]

English Snobbery? Thats bollocks. Top gear called it the best in the world, its nothing to do with snobbery

[@SkarnDeBrax]

Thanks for that guys... so great

[@iamlevik]

I shed a tear...absolutely breathtaking.

[@cilvrado]

My list so far: 1. Autobahns, Germany 2. Trollstigen, Norway 3. Stelvio Pass, Italy 4. Transfagarasan & Transalpina, Romania

[@Pr0crustesify]

remove 1

[@jamsbong]

replace 1 with nurburgring nordschleife

[@lhmartin101]

try ladakh,india..its like driving on moon

[@cilvrado]

lhmartin101 the views could be moon-like.. but the roads might also be moon-like too riddled with crater sized potholes??

[@lhmartin101]

i did not suggest a silky smooth drive..i just meant the views are spectacular and since its very tough to make roads there caz of altitude issues..but trust me its visually overwhelming ...take a royal enfield ther

[@yaakovha1948]

We want more of these.Please keep them coming.

[@autopost85]

Best relevant video about the Transfagarasan road!

[@jake11375]

Absolutely beautiful! You guys have captured it very well...

[@OviWanKeno9i]

I went really early in the morning and drove it with barely anyone on it. Amazing. Best road I've driven or seen ever. TransAlpina was amazing too. Even saw a couple of Ferraris and a Lambo.

[@wolbi01]

The Jag is a BEAST wow the sound on that thing is just amazing, great video guys, felt like I was part of the journey with you lot.

[@buneaalexpetru]

I live in Romania 300 km from this road... Every year I take at least 2 journeys on it... and all that i can say is that i love it and i am so proud of what my people did back in the days... But it also make me sad,because of what we do..or don`t do today!...

[@MrPJH11]

Best piece of film I've seen all year, just purely amazing!

[@Leonaristo]

You guys did a great job. Showing the charm of the F-Type V8S, and also providing information and introduction regarding the places and even the related history. Much more meaningful than what TopGear did, making silly jokes all the time.

[@dumyjobby]

perfect road with perfect car, brilliant

[@RoseyG84]

The noise that Jag makes...stunning

[@robertmihai1552]

Home sweet home! Thanks to Henry Catchpole for this video.

[@EnFonde_6]

Well evo, I just want to thank you for this fantastic video, it's brillant, just like the one with the 12C in the south of France. And now, i just want to go to Romania...

[@ssilviu]

Transfagarasan has long been a busy road, way before BBC even heard about it

[@tomwanks2294]

Wonderful video. Adding this to my favorites!

[@lopez231984]

tested the car on two incredible roads ..well done sir.

[@inaction1950]

Best job in the world,one of the best driving roads in the world,one od the best V8 engines in the world...what else do you need...this is my dream in reality actually.Great videos EVO team,thumbs up and keep up the good work.

[@eamongavin8105]

the most well produced video evo has made yet, well done!

[@peterbuckley5467]

Since reading the story in the magazine ,I've been waiting to see the video, and it was worth it.Nice one guys.

[@querinbrothers]

Just read this feature in EVOmagazine, now watching the video. Mind blowing, these EVOtv features really bring the articles in the magazine to life. Keep up the excellent work.

[@rogames9024]

We are glad that you liked in Romania.

[@Kathatho]

I drove on Transfăgărășan five times, and on Transalpina once, after resurfacing... both roads are different in essence, but equally fabulous... Thank you!

[@foggyduc5745]

What a stunning video! Absolutely superb camera work and commentary. Thank you Dean and Henry!

[@halecomer8969]

Amazing video from Henry. EVO keeps getting better and better. Thanks for sharing!

[@sidaksingh90]

Breathtaking scenery with a marvelous V8 engine soundtrack to go along with it.

[@gebeleizisderzis214]

Great road trip video as always.

[@TheTonicro]

oh my this is one of the best videos ever, loved it

[@kevinmorin27]

Wow, great video, great V8 soundtrack, great music, more of this please !

[@ametti000]

Nice work Henry, the best EVO video so far.

[@welshdude6669]

I really admire what you guys do with what must be nothing like Top Gears budget.. for a true car fan it is every bit as enthralling.

[@Michael45P]

Thanks EVOTV for the video and presentation !!

[@OzJustin]

Excellent video Henry and Evo! Well done and thank you!

[@alej469]

So so good - EVO smashes it yet again!

[@Munkenba]

To help out with the Transfagarasen's tourist problem, I think it should be treated like the Nurburgring, as in you pay a small fee and you wait in line where the cars are released upon it every 30 seconds or so, with traffic being allowed to flow one way in this half hour, then the other way in the next. Have it at say a 5 to 15 euro fee per car and hopefully the fee and the queue will keep the non enthusiasts away. The road will be quieter for the pilgrims who have come from afar, and the road will generate some revenue, everybody wins.

[@Munkenba]

***** But it's an enormous tourist attraction, might as well make money off it. Actually, another thought has come to mind. Why not build a tunnel underneath the mountain that bypasses the pass? Sure it would be expensive, but it would leave the road quieter and it would massively speed up the journey times of the non tourists. That's what most of western Europe does anyway.

[@SuperAngelofglory]

the problem is Transfagarasan is much bigger than Nurburgring. While Nurburgring is only 5.148 km (3.199 mi), Transfagarasan is 90 km (60 mi) long so the required logisitics would simply make it not worthy for alternatively directed traffic. And a tunnel of that length (even on straight line) would be, on this state of economy, not expensive but simply utopical, as it would have to be even longer than the eurotunel between France and UK

[@sobolanul82]

***** Transfagarasan it was crowded by foreign and local tourists long before Top Gear had put it on TV. We know what we have and Balea Lake is crowed every year in the summer. Balea Lake it's also a starting point for a couple of beautiful mountains tourist foot tracks. The road was build to connect the center and south of the country on a shorter route. We cannot change that and it's a stupid idea to transform it in a circuit road. For cyclist competition the road is closed for few hours maximum 2 times per year. We like it like it is and all the people, cars trip lovers or mountain lovers, can enjoy it. Also the people, local ones, which transit the mountains for other business.

[@VisioningHail]

Alfred Munkenbeck The Transfagarasen is used by some locals too. The Nurburgring NOS isn't.

[@Munkenba]

VisioningHail The Nordschleife is used all the time by locals

[@radu10101992]

One of the best videos I have ever seen! Hope you liked our country!

[@Meta99ica]

Awesome video! One thing to remember Henry is that Top Gear came to Romania in 2009 and back then the Transalpina was just a dirt road. Thanks for coming to Romania!

[@raw_pc]

great stuff, epic soundtrack at the end

[@chimaeraSPK]

@5:25 That's the prettiest stray dog I've ever seen.

[@lotusgav]

Great vid Henry - and much praise to Dean as well. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@ParideNasello]

Video meraviglioso! Complimenti :) Saluti dall'Italia

[@_CasualJan]

Thanks to Henry and ***** for this brilliant bit of video.

[@_CasualJan]

Stephen Loo - make sure you watch this one.

[@DaxHamel]

A wonderful journey for the senses and imagination. Great writing and editing with pacing to match. I'm saving this video to my personal archive. Well done and thank you!

[@orochimarusan6424]

amazing,love it!

[@odinikita4821]

i have a v6 S convertible, magnificent engaging car, puts smile EVERY time i get in it.

[@ManeleNation]

What a nice surprise! Thank you for visiting Romania and for finding about Transalpina not only Transfagarasan.I hope you found it interesting visiting our country, because that`s what Romania is..we have negatives, positives, very rural locations and also i hope you liked in Sibiu it`s a civilised city.ENOUGH about Romania, FANTASTIC VIDEO and FABULOUS CAR ! Love it !

[@bwxmoto]

Wow! Nice video!

[@markydh3]

Splendid as ever Harry, keep up the good work!

[@Cata0NN]

Big like from a big romanian guy !!! Been on the Transfagarasan with a BMW e 90 had a loy of fun until a ran out of brakes !!! :))

[@mercilouslover]

Brilliant and awesome! A very different style of film making, that made me appreciate the car, even more than I already did.

[@Humaid316]

What an amazing video review for an amazing car and an amazing road! Best EVO video!

[@soldo72]

thank you guys !!!

[@thomasbayram1826]

That's it then, flight booked, Romania here we come! Thanks Henry for the video, it'll be the Transalpina we take now then!

[@montanarealty83]

Great road trip video as always. Keep up the great work!

[@pabauza]

I usually switch off the road trip videos but not this one. Far better and engaging than Top Gear Mr. Catchpole.

[@TheTechnologyNation]

Thank you for this amazing film!

[@7bobbyjoe]

Absolutely superb video, well done Henry, Sam and Dean. I enjoyed reading this article last week and so glad there is a video to take it to the next level! Great work, keep it up, Nick must be very proud!

[@HandsomeAlex25]

Top job, Catchpole, et al! I was just about to read the article (in Canada we are a couple months behind) and this came out. It's great to see the video content compliment to the magazine. I'd love to see more of this!

[@BennyTheWoo]

Stunning. Thank you Evo.

[@colin9976]

Henry Catchpole currently the best car reviewer/videos on the net right now. And that V8....wow!

[@987SpeedingBullet]

Thanks for the review Henry! As usual, no nonsense, very down to earth review. Easily my favorite car reviewer in the business. Keep it up!

[@Revheadrev]

great vid Henry and Dean. Thanks chaps.

[@markolml]

Almost cry :') amazing car and road!

[@basriar7625]

The Jag sounds really awesome!

[@TheAslakVind]

Very well done, thank you guys for sharing!

[@dovakhiinmcnish7732]

Fantastic video ! I loved it ! Thank you EVO !!! :)

[@EvL--_--]

Good job chaps! I can't wait to go for another drive on the Transalpina, its amazing...