2021 Ferrari 812 GTS Review - Is This The New Greatest Car, In The World... EVER!?

[@minigaminghere6634]

I will keep saying it. This man is seriously underrated more people should watch him. Very high quality videos and he is very genuine on his opinion on cars. Keep it up!!!

[@Anonymouseys]

I say it plenty too. Then you always get the d1cks who say oh no a he's terrible impersonation of Clarkson. I've given up rising to it.

[@tehklevster]

I agree, and there's a decent amount of "everyman" motors he reviews as well. He's also gotten me more interested in Ferrari's and the other high end weapons that I always found boring because there's no chance of owning one. Also the scripting is top notch. I'm glad that DriveTribe thing never worked out. This is way better.

[@jakobsifrer]

I couldn't agree more. I just found his channel and I loved this video. Will definitely check out more of his stuff.

[@Lukec4ge]

Took me a long time to warm to him, but he’s got better and better. I don’t always agree with his opinions, but I respect him all the more for not towing the line.

[@lt7082]

He is good, but I wish reviewers would stop telling people the top speed of these cars. Better off to know 0-100mph time.

[@sparky4878]

When the auto subtitles on the thumbnail for a v12 setting off are “music applause” it’s got to be good.

[@conorhughes4910]

Later it just says......"oh"

[@jamp12008]

Ye olde auto subtitles are hilarious. I fire them on sometimes just for a laugh.

[@astronmr20]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@MrDavepassey]

Haha yeah well noticed!

[@yungboicontigo9278]

You mean video. Thumbnail is a photo

[@justinwilliams9291]

The sound of a naturally aspirated Ferrari v12 is to die for

[@dash3dot]

As much as I appreciate the engine itself, quite possibly one of the absolutely greatest ones I personally think this has noting on Lamborghini's V12 or that Mercedes V12 in Zondas. Like really no contest sound-wise.

[@paulthomson9014]

@@dash3dot agreed , and I hate the styling of the 812 and every new ferrari for that matter .

[@cryptohouse1676]

@@paulthomson9014 I agree. They are sacrificing looks for aerodynamics. I think that is completely pointless in a road car.

[@mikemoggerson6651]

@@dash3dot this 812 has OPF filter. Generally, people think Ferrari V12s sound better than Lamborghini V12s. Just look at how people react to the 812 with straight pipes vs Aventador....812 sounds better than the Aventador. Stock it’s not louder, but it sounds better.

[@dash3dot]

@@mikemoggerson6651 I don't know what people say that. It just doesn't. There is way more substance in Lamborghini V12 sound, it's heavier (I don't mean louder), denser with way more mechanical rawness in it. Ferrari sounds so polished, too polite. Lamborghini and Pagani have quite similar sound, and You aint gonna convince anyone that 812 or any other modern V12 Ferrari sounds better than a Zonda.

[@manveentoor5609]

Thay first 60 seconds was the greatest opening of an episode on this channel EVER!!!

[@lastwhtknight3002]

Amen! I played it 6x in a row cuz of your comment.

[@vibingwithvinyl]

That first minute is something no electric car can ever give you.

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

And it can do it for hours on end!

[@29_anindrarafifd.90]

True

[@artureff3046]

nEVer

[@markszabo3936]

well, that first minute is something almost no other petrol car can give you, to be fair

[@AntoniusTyas]

"But Tesla Model S Plaid will leave it for dead in straight line" The older I get the less I care about 0-60 or 1/4-mile figure. I still do care about lap-times in a way, but if the car wheezes like a Dyson, I might as well get a bus.

[@matthewpotter8491]

Missing all the exterior carbon.... I instantly like it. Can’t stand the current fad for having cars like this dripping in unnecessary carbon. Simply not needed! This is spot on 👍

[@nolandderlugner1351]

Current fad? Are u kidding me?

[@willb3486]

Agreed! All pointless and very expensive options, and then probably even more expensive should you ever have to replace them.

[@tubejorrit]

812 is my dream car, if I could spec one I would skip all the carbon bits :') Can't stand carbon these days

[@eddiefigueroa9080]

If I hired someone and paid them top dollar to do a review of this car, this is the product I would expect in return. It was thorough, informative, honest and entertaining. Excellent.

[@RichardGSweet]

If I ever owned a car like that I’d give my license a week at most.

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Would be a fun week !

[@nagylevi3827]

I'd give my license a week as well. But I'd give my life two days at most.

[@bitchoflivingblah]

I'd give the gearbox and clutch a day at most if I had it for a week.

[@markm0000]

It definitely needs a special key for valet mode so you can’t get yourself in trouble.

[@esthetics4512]

Same here lol

[@nickorette]

The more reviews I watch the more I respect James opinions. Too many reviews are just regurgitation of the marketing materials and general consensus of mainstream opinions. I have an 812 GTS on order and have been scouring every 812 GTS review I could find to pass the time, this one was by far the most in depth and offered many viewpoints never mentioned anywhere else. Keep up the great work!

[@comeberza]

When you are discussing cars with someone and they tell you that a gt2rs is faster, that's when you know they've totally missed the point. I've always been a bit more fond of the f12, but the 812 is spectacular and with ferrari tailoring services for ultra wealthy customers the specs are amazing. What a machine, in a world full of dull electrics, we will ask ourselves how this masterpiece was possible in 2021. I've also watched many videos about the car, but yours is always on different league 😌

[@paulthomson9014]

The gt2rs to be fair is bought by driving enthusiasts who know a bit about cars , the 812 is bought by people who want to be seen driving an 812

[@bikemike1118]

Always these annoying trench fights (on literally EVERY topic on KZbin). Can we please commit on the fact that both these cars are very, very fast but do it in a completely different manner. Not one is „better“ than the other. They’re both great in their very own way!

[@comeberza]

@@bikemike1118 I didn't say one of them is better than the other 🤷‍♂️😌

[@bikemike1118]

@@comeberza my answer was actually meant for Paul Thomson who brought in the Porsche for no good reason

[@nolandderlugner1351]

@@paulthomson9014 thats simply wrong

[@davidarter9670]

Sometimes a car reviewer “just reviews cars”. This car however has actually MOVED James. It is clear you really appreciated this car and just loved it. That is what life is all about. Well done, Sir.

[@BillyBoy444]

You don't need a Ferrari, you want a Ferrari and that's the whole point..... needs no more reasoning than that.

[@augustortiz]

I definitely need an 812, I don’t know about you.

[@sprezzatura8755]

I need both a supermodel and a Ferrari. But that's just me.

[@clkgtr12]

@@sprezzatura8755 nah not just you

[@Corvolet5]

There's just something special about these V12 Ferraris, and I don't mean the sound. They have a certain presence in the eye of the beholder, and a bit of danger on the road like you know it from cars of the 90s. Even as a Vette guy I'd kill to sit in one of these. My personal favorite would be the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. It's the last car designed by Pininfarina after all. And a bit louder than this ;)

[@cgmoog]

Great car but $400K? C7 ZR1 is no where near as nice but its not $300K worse.

[@Corvolet5]

@@cgmoog That's Ferrari to you, asking prices only the filthy rich are willing to pay or afford. As for Vettes, I'm a huge fan of them and would always settle for one of them if I didn't have money to literally throw away.

[@afiqarman990]

@@cgmoog the ferrari clientele arent a f cheapskate like you.

[@geraldswain3259]

Ref the corvette ,there is no accounting for taste is there ! .

[@Corvolet5]

@@geraldswain3259 Not if you don't wanna repair the fuel pump or the valves every 10k miles

[@hazzabakka3524]

That car sound epic, must be one of the best sounding cars within the last ten years.

[@freddiejones4598]

Those promotional videos you did for Ferrari are really paying off now 👌

[@HoratioHoodoo]

Lol

[@Barbarapape]

James should have his own TV show. He can run rings around the current crop of motoring show presenters. His reviews are to a very high standard, giving you all the information you need to decide on buying a particular model. More please James.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Very kind Allan

[@anastassiosperakis2869]

@@JayEmmOnCars should look into it.

[@stephane_edouard]

Yup, running on all 12'

[@KCJbomberFTW]

Still don’t understand why the sf90 doesn’t just have this NA engine

[@andrewmoorhouse687]

Particulate filter or not, that V12 plays a symphony like nothing else. The best sounding car engine in the world? Probably. Stunning.

[@edtheduck6219]

I think the best bit is on a full-bore upshift where it digs in and howls; reminds me of an old Le Mans car...

[@jebediahgentry7029]

I forgot I had closed captioning on and when the car pulled away at the beginning it interpreted it as "applause and music." Spot on if you ask me lol

[@Gazzz696]

Probably my favourite 'Car' channel and this is certainly one of my favourite videos on YT. Keep up the excellent work, really enjoy your honesty and 'level-head' reviews. great work. ;)

[@sprezzatura8755]

A magnificent car perfectly reviewed by this highly qualified gentleman.

[@Lukec4ge]

Probably one of, if not the best, driving review ever. Thank you. You’ve had my undivided for the last half an hour....Ferrari’s Batmobile. I want one

[@samlovescars34]

James, I love the intro on this one! You're really letting 'er have it!! Seems like you're getting more and more comfortable driving these powerful cars around WOT. Awesome!!!

[@johnrhodes2367]

When Jay puts his foot down, it sounds like all hell is been let loose, and it more than likely is.

[@khamsinshamal7988]

Great to see a review of this kind of car by a regular guy on a regular road, as very few of us are racing drivers with a track in our backyard. 👍🏼 Not that owning a car like this is anything but a dream, but still fun and fascinating to watch. 😊

[@arnoherrmann2495]

Excellent review. I especially appreciated the comments on daily driving and the comparison with other Ferraris. I like to use such cars for medium and long distance travelling avoiding dense traffic as much as I can, on B roads, too (Europe)

[@i_am_retrocity]

When I envision a Ferrari, THIS is it...

[@L0RDLUK]

I was about to comment exactly that. This car is a perfect example of what a Ferrarri is.

[@cookedit]

A natural successor to the legendary and historic Colombo naturally aspirated V12 engines, placed at the aft of the front axel GT cars of the 250, 275, 330 four cam and 365 series of cars. The very fabric that makes Ferrari so special and without equal in that market segment.

[@i_am_retrocity]

No one does a v12 quite like Ferrari

[@BiraDaniele]

@@i_am_retrocity naah, NA v12 from AMG are much more desirable, Zonda-level desirable

[@cookedit]

@@BiraDaniele AMG 7.3 is great engine and Zonda's are amazing modern day performance cars. But you're dismissing a rich history of more successful and iconic V12's. The Ferrari Colombo V12 is at another level of accomplishments. Race winning pedigree and in the greatest and most expensive car series ever, the 250's. The Lamborghini 60° V12 is next, in terms of longevity and history, having powered legendary cars such as the Miura, Countach, Diablo and Murciélago. The BMW M70 V12 as well. Appearing in the McLaren F1. A Le Mans GT1, BPR GT1 and JGTC GT500 overall championship and race winning powerplant.

[@robertmaddock1813]

Great review, thanks for the video. ps I think your channel content is quality.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I appreciate that!

[@luciusbrooker8933]

Thank you for always doing a great job on your reports. I love your candor and your down to earth reporting, especially on a supercar like the 812. I'm on the hunt for an 812 Superfast and watched this video a few times to validate that it is the car I want. I trust your reports because they are a for regular guys like me who love fast cars and enjoy them on the road, not necessarily on the track. I check with Chris Harris when I want to see what a car can do at its limits. Thank you for a civilized, real life review of the 812.

[@grigiogt8793]

This is the review I was waiting for. It’s so comprehensive and the audio is superb.

[@timcasey5835]

If you have the subtitles on as James drives by in those tracking shots it shows [music] and then [applause] - think they have hit the nail on the head and nothing else needs to be said;)

[@polygamous1]

A great review but what I love most is your honesty thanks a million mate

[@womix1401]

Your interview on the car chat podcast was great. Loved the honest look into how you got started and what its like to be on your side of the fence.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@theurbanegentleman4550]

They are quite simply the most sublime cars you can buy. I’ve driven my dads and have gotten somewhat familiar with it. The biggest flaw, I would say, is that it’s too fast, too glorious, too magnificent for 99% of the roads and I’m never able to quite relax in it. But when you do get to a nice road, the experience is unmatched

[@murrieteacher]

Jay I could not help but smile when we think heated seats are standard equipment. This car is on my list to buy, I am just short $500,000! Another great video mate.

[@PerfectPetProductions]

So nice I had to watch it twice. It seems like the superist of supercars. Beautiful. I'd probably look at it for hours, as well as drive with love and care. Great video Jay. Thanks

[@ohroonoko]

Another brilliant review. Keep up the good work. You definitely will be able to afford a car like this brand new one day soon.

[@6spdkeg]

Definitely these 812s will go down in the history books of the last of the beautiful front engine sports cars. The competizion model in the coupe model is absolutely exquisite. Aston Martin has done the db12 and Vantage 12 with it's wider and meaner look than the regular Vantage.

[@biggieyorke8415]

Congratulations JayEmm on a great video.Informative, and well presented.Please show more action from the car,from the outside,much more and you will be spot on.Your videos will be hard to beat.

[@venklar]

Great video mate, loved hearing you tell your story and really happy it all worked out so well for you. Congrats on your achievement and enjoy that fab car you’ve worked so hard for, live that dream! 🤟 Oh, and if you ever come to Scotland and “Drive-by George” isn’t available just give me a shout and I’ll happily suffer getting behind the wheel of whatever you bring along 😂😂😂

[@thedetailingdoctor5746]

800 horses from a 6.5 nasp that’s godly !!

[@tjk9263]

Ferrari has always been the best at engineering their engines whether it's their NA V12s or V8s to get the most power out of them without supercharger or turbocharger.

[@dannyconway2612]

With great power comes great responsibility is my favourite saying, i didnt think anyone else except me and Uncle Ben said it, great video again.

[@zzhughesd]

James. Your 550 classic just cool. This just insane. Ferrari do just enough to keep us all wanting the 400k new models. I’m more HubNut bangernomics and classics but do I appreciate this 812!!! Nice review. Feel I was there with you. That noise !!!!! My Xl1 a washing machine , this is well. Amazing.

[@suhaybbhatti6563]

Why have I never seen this guy before? Great reviewer! Very pro.

[@julianadams2206]

Great choice. Always nice that James springs a surprise on his viewers. The looks and sound are fantastic.

[@simonn2045]

That is one heck of a beautiful car both in visual and audio terms

[@domtoni4567]

I was at the Ferrari Owners event on Saturday and test drove an F8, while subject of another video, it did what this car did, and it was awesome. With little accelerator pedal movement, the car rocketed from 30 - 60 mph. And the 812 sounds really awesome !!

[@erniesantana508]

Great review James. For all that read this pay attention to this ...seldom do these you tubers really get beyond the zoom call specs they get from the manufacturers. James get it’s better than everyone else.

[@mthorn572]

Really love the extended review of this, Jay, what machine!!

[@normls8615]

I respect a reviewer who drives the car as a potential buyer (or more importantly, a normal person) would.

[@xmlthegreat]

Stellar video. The sacrifices you make for us Jay 😂😂... I'll send you a Ferrari Brand Granny blanket for 15 quid next time you do a convertible.

[@Toys_Ferrari488Pista_BMWM3Comp]

Another fantastic review young man 👍🏻 I applauded your review of the DB9 some time ago and I do it again here. I’m changing my 2 car weekend garage at present and looking at either an 812 GTS or 488 Pista Spider and this review will really help when I take the test drives. Great stuff 👍🏻

[@sportzntouring]

It's such a bonkers car. I love it!! Loving the over the shoulder angle 🤙

[@grahamsmith2022]

How utterly spectacular,if that noise is one day gone we will forever mourn it.What a beautiful piece of art.Glad to hear you're a biker,Jay,if you want the "Ferrari experience" for a fraction of the cost,check out any Ducati superbike from the last 20ish years,particularly the V twins,the V4 is still Italian but highly refined which may be a bad thing,depending on your point of view.

[@paulholmes8398]

What a spectacular car. How lucky are you to get to drive it around for 5 days. Just awesome. Great review too 👍👍👍

[@achilleconte4385]

One of your best reviews Jay. Well done 👏👏

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

Lucky bugger James getting into this car ! actually not luck you earned this fair and square, still tho - bugger 😂 👍

[@Usengwayo]

I love this review brother 👏🏾👏🏾

[@BennyTheWoo]

If money were no object....... this be #1 on a fairly long bloody list 😝

[@costafilh0]

Best intro ever made in history of mankind!

[@victorcal70vv]

Just saw a black 812 Gts yesterday in the streets of Madrid. Hit it hard Jay!! 🏎️

[@g.espichan]

That was a great intro, that Ferrari makes all the right noises. It sounds incredible

[@chrisprime9601]

@Laurens Haha, okay now I know you're a troll. Who thinks soggy England is better than America or that EV's are better? Really what are you doing here?

[@gmb7495]

Awesome review. Owning a Ferrari has been THE dream I have since whatever age I can remember back to. You have the best job in the world, congrats. And, that 21 year old test is a shockingly accurate description of me.

[@sammythewhammy69]

Awesome video, thanks! That car is absolutely eargasmic.

[@nickgallucci8117]

This Is the Ferrari ... i Would Love To Have From Their Line Up ... What ... A ... Machine ... Thank You So Much For Sharing Jay ... Cheers ... Bravo Ferrari Bravooo

[@thebeemovie9612]

Really enjoyed that review. I didn’t a have a favourite car either, until now 👍 Like that you respect how fast it really is and don’t pretend you can handle it. Not sure anyone can on the road (even Chris Harris!)

[@Tential1]

2:00 I pray to God this gets ordered like no other so we have a good used market

[@SamAustin]

Great video! Amazing sound and one of the last V12's! 😮

[@dharshankumar2522]

Your growth and your videos are so excellent

[@Punisher9419]

Physical speed dial. Nice. And no huge screen in the middle of the dash.

[@sparky4878]

Got to have that iconic yellow dial.

[@2702simmo]

A top top review I watch all your videos but really enjoyed that one. What a car Enjoyed the longer slot too

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks Simmo

[@Snarge22]

While I think a lot of supercar styling has been rather wonky looking, I find this 812 GTS to be downright attractive. And the blue is so refreshing compared to retail red.

[@bunter6]

What a machine! bit of a rarity at 10:13 too, Retro 5 cyl Quattro goodness.

[@doxuber]

F... me. I've watched some automotive content in my life but the quality of this video Epic. Also, I never comment Internet stuff but I have no choice, it has to be done. Bravo!

[@marcdavis2840]

No words required when there is this N/A V12 Sound Track - and not a manual gear box in sight 👍

[@markkeohane9850]

Excellent review there James; watched the whole thing. Be careful though - you sounded scarily reminiscent of Clarkson in one or two places. 13:28 'I was ready...'

[@GM-fh5jp]

What a beast...it's like the Italian version of a Lexus LFA. Super high revvy engine, corners like a house fly and has loads of trick bits to make it go fast and look good.

[@maximravinet9950]

Thank you for the review of this masterpiece

[@dresdonfury]

From side, at quick glance, this looks much like C6 and C7 Corvette. Great vid once again. You lucky bastard.

[@davecoussens9801]

Great as always James and boy what a car , I was lucky enough to drive my friends F12 and boy oh boy they certainly know how to make a motor car and can only imagine what the 812 GTS is like 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@deenoc3622]

I can't begin to imagine what 800 bhp is like. My car is 90 bhp tops and being 17 years old now has probably lost a quarter of those horses. Supercars is a world i will never know, but i still enjoy the videos.

[@teamstig5648]

great review James, really well done and yes, what a car

[@MilkmanHero]

Great vid, I was wondering why you seemed a bit downbeat at the close of the video, then I realised it's probably because it was time to give it back :(

[@biggieyorke8415]

Jay Emm is a good talker.The thing that would make your videos much better,is allowing us to see much more of the car from the outside,when your giving it the beans.Close ups of the front fender,side panels,and an Arial view of the road passing under the rear of the car is not really doing anything.

[@gagansikand7251]

Absolute beauty of a car. Great review!

[@artgrusensky121]

excellent articulate video... even for those of us in the "slower" lane!

[@csgarage3682]

Nice video James.... you enjoyed it doing it as much as we enjoyed it watching it

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks!

[@junderwoituk]

Great review of a truly spectacular car and one I would buy at a drop of a hat (money pending :-) ) It has everything you need and far far more...

[@blakebrothers]

Wow, what a car! People seem to think this might be the last of the naturally aspirated V12s but I wonder if we'll see another iteration with the 8 speed gearbox and Roma cockpit experience (hopefully with some improvements) ? I actually don't like the port and starboard look of the vehicle as much as the Portofino with the top down but she's still a beauty and obviously a completely different car.

[@successsystem2468]

The shirts & the landscape are now so comfortably familiar 😄👍

[@rapbenny]

This hands down is the finest car on the planet at a bargain compared what the market is

[@craigwatson2435]

Fabulous car, fabulous review 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@markgallagher4720]

i live my life vicariously through you.

[@marcs990]

@JayEmm on Cars I love your videos, the editing is good, your explanations also are good, BUT on probably most if not all of your videos you fail to talk much on the internal systems or satnavs, yes u do mention them at some point but you don’t demonstrate them, like with this beautiful car u did the entire video with the top down, not once did u demonstrate what the car looks like with the top on nor a video on how this is done? Is it the type of roof u have to get the it out of the boot & strap it on or do you push a button & it is an all automatic thing? What does the dashboard look like? Do you have satnav onboard? What does it look like? How do you use it, how good are the 2 screens & what data does it show? Is it all any good? Do you have a HUD & if so what does that look like? Can you switch options between the 2 screens? I only know it has 2 screens by catching a 3 second glimpse over your shoulder which when I caught a look at it. What systems can you use through the buttons on the wheel? Is the screens easy to use & do they look liken an old Atari or a crisp high resolution OLED display. You always seem to miss all of this out on the majority of your reviews. How do the seats work & are they heated/cooled? This kind of thing can be covered in less than a minute & I feel that on every video you do is the missing link to make them super good. The above is very important to me when I go to buy a car as it’s the place where u will be spending most of your time. I am a subscriber & have been for many years & I’m always left feeling I have to look up the chunk of info missing by watching a Doug Demorough vid or similar where they always give you an in-depth description of the above. I think once u include this then your videos will be complete. Again I am a fan but thought I would write this as I always have to look up info after watching ur videos. Thanks 😊

[@JayEmmOnCars]

To be honest with many reviews I dont have time to test these things thoroughly, but I also feel like they're much better covered by other journos and magazines

[@marcs990]

@@JayEmmOnCars Thanks so much for your reply & just a bit wanting maybe 1 minute more & Try to review interior’s shape, I know that Mercedes do have awesome looking interior with all the lighting options which help to totally transform everything plus u can review on this how to start the car, change gear as some of these vehicles have just buttons to do this n I. Personally prefer some kind of a stick. How the satnav works & what you can do within all the screens & is there apple CarPlay theme.installed? I’m just a huge car fan & want the see MORE of interiors Plzzzz, not just if the seats r comfy Etc. 😊

[@just.for.the.downshifts]

Wife was sleeping... had to put on headphones for this man. awesome.

[@markkendall6854]

Great video, on this occasion an even greater car 👍

[@harryh-wright104]

Another superb review! 👌

[@ediilie664]

you are actually the best out of all car chanels .. keep it up

[@JayEmmOnCars]

That's very kind, thanks Edi

[@tonykono5225]

14:30, you’re blipping through the gears. I could almost smell the exhaust. Thanks. Looks like you had fun.

[@Rocklyn1]

Looks like a C7 stingray from the side profile picture. This is one of my favorite ferraris. It sounds amazing!