NEW £850k Aston Martin V12 Speedster - First Drive Review!

[@nealkap]

The "aero bridge" is actually for structural rigidity!

[@albopastrami9269]

wouldn't want to bang the side of my bonce on it. Basically it's from the Batmobile.

[@Andrew9565-AD]

Good news: if you liked the car you can get it as a hot wheels car later this year

[@josema6694]

Bad news, the Dacia Sandero is not coming to the UK.

[@zx208]

Good news: this is my car hes driving and I'm getting to Lego version too when it comes out

[@Andrew9565-AD]

@@josema6694 That really is bad news

[@Andrew9565-AD]

@@zx208 nice my dude

[@zx208]

@@Andrew9565-AD yah I'm filthy fucking rich

[@focusgreg4136]

Absolutely fantastic build from Aston Martin 😎

[@kevinDG7]

the details on this car are so stunning. when you see it in real, it out off the world

[@abhilashghosh4178]

Driving without a helmet seems unsafe, can get hit with stones thrown off by the cars ahead.

[@blueman5924]

That’s why DDE wear them in the Aperta.

[@matthewb9241]

Yeah, if you drive this car without a helmet I’m gonna start questioning your intelligence.

[@currentaf8455]

@@blueman5924 it’s a modified car. Calling it in italian won’t make it legitimate.

[@antiochiaadtaurum3786]

I'd like to see a vote on which is preferred - (a) 3-d printer rubber emblems, or (b) manually stitched emblems

[@richardtyler6472]

I think I have a new favorite car. I haven’t been a big Aston guy for the last decade but in the last couple years I’ve become more and more impressed and now we’re to the point where my top 2 favorite cars are Aston Martins. More beautiful than anything on the road inside and out, twin turbo V12!, and no roof? Yes please.

[@npage.]

I wonder what kind of mic is being used that can filter out the wind, nice

[@Carlife0830]

The first 15 seconds of the video sums up the main problem with driving this on public roads :/

[@sandyvalentin3072]

I hope the people that buy this car drive it and not flip it 5 years from now as a investment purchase , people 10 years from now will watch this video and really appreciate what automobiles were once was.. Great video 👏👏

[@mikemittel2691]

Great job on voice quality. I could hear you very well. I would not have thought that. Well done. Your videos are tops! Thanks for sharing....😎

[@waynesmith2287]

Absolutely gorgeous. I'd be driving in a colour matching helmet with a tinted visor. I can see an Aston Martin Speedster brand of accessories. Helmet (Fullface and old school), Jacket , Overalls, Boots. Gloves, Scarfs, Goggles, Sunglasses

[@erikchopp2622]

That thing looks absolutely terrifying LOL I love it !! Hahaha

[@Mexxx65]

MR JWW subscriber comment of the Day!

[@shazamkablam1420]

Yeah and so as the price..it's ridiculous.

[@wezzla]

But does it have a plug for draining the rain water?

[@antiochiaadtaurum3786]

You possibly appear to prefer driving at moderate speeds in that vehicle because of the direct correlation between increased speed and decreased capacity to respirate and thereby remain alive

[@kresimirmilisa5560]

this new aston martin v12 speedster is very good thanks greetings from croatia.

[@tango_oscar]

I saw that DRIVETRIBE have been filming in and around that garage property. Would you consider collabing with them?

[@Slin985]

the interior and maybe even the outside is more beautiful than the Ferrari Monza in my opinion but these cars about the sound and that doesn't even compare to the Ferrari it seems...

[@jonathanrath2627]

Green shoe game is strong James 😎 what a wicked machine 🤘

[@erichakanson7010]

This car is so very English. Because only the English would build a gorgeous, wildly powerful supercar in a way that guarantees the last place you'd ever want to own it is in....England. ;)

[@nemanjap8768]

Yeah, like sp1, slr and many types of this vehicle didn't exist before

[@JD-eo7dr]

It's what we do best Caterham Radical Ariel Lotus Plus any other classic British sports car you care to mention. Totally inappropriate for our weather but we just put a coat on and man up. Road spray keeps you awake for sure.

[@blueman5924]

But, it’s a left hand drive. 🧐

[@richiedudding7671]

@@JD-eo7dr Morgan?

[@lesbutler5458]

A gem of a car and a gem of a video.

[@FFE-js2zp]

The class it belongs to is: *sports car* Defined by SCCA as a ground-up no top or soft top 2 seat design with motorsports racing power. Very few modern sports cars exist. Jaguar F-Type, Ferrari Monza, McLaren Elva.

[@webastohollandia1094]

I'm wondering, why is there an AC ventilation on the dashboard?

[@dennismichealsm3786]

The sterling moss SLR and the aston martin ONE-77 are the best looking ones even to this day ..

[@footey7670]

Cool ride and love the matching shoes James !! 🍻🇨🇦

[@delboyoelmundo4718]

Def ideal for driving in Nov

[@iainf6]

How did Aston let you drive that 🤯 it's absolutely fabulous 💚💚💚💚🌶️

[@AlexM54R]

Superb content as always !😎 Any chance that we might get some kind of Valkyrie update in the near future ?

[@effynatani8172]

Am I high or do you wear a Canadian goose jacket at the end of June 😂😂😂😂

[@Elgarman]

That is just gorgeous. I'm blown away.....

[@nicholassmith7048]

Pun intended?

[@Elgarman]

@@nicholassmith7048 😅😅 Well spotted!!

[@markanderson1974]

Whimsical and extravagant automotive folly.

[@markgilbertson1564]

And ugly.

[@PTruong]

How do you wash these open top cars? Elva, AM Speedster, Monza, etc... ?

[@pad3357]

That last shot with rusty barns looks like an episode of grand tour gt3 RS vs M3??? Am I right?

[@senshibat8920]

Like the limited ed Spitfire heritage the look is killer. One would kit up w an aviators leather w googles im thinking.. Bi Plane esque ambiance.

[@zzhughesd]

James. Is that a cap back to front in Oxfordshire ????? Omg. From Stockport , Cheshire with respect.

[@robertbeightler1473]

Seriously beautiful car. Not going to be able to drive that thing too many days in England LOL. Better move the Arizona after you buy it.

[@timnoske4705]

Interesting observation. It looks to be built on the current Vantage platform yet has the V12 out of the DB11. Is this a prelude to the next V12 Vantage?

[@theun-personing5674]

Who ever thought a decapitator would be an optional extra. 😂

[@lakindugamage8927]

What if you park the car outside and forgot to put in the garage and suddenly when a rainfall hits the car, will it be water damaged?

[@jjefferyworboys8138]

Great British craftsmanship.

[@clifbradley]

We wanted to ask, because I whored myself out to Aston-Martin, what's it like to drive a Monza SP2 with a different badge and a smaller price tag. I also have to pretend that I don't know the aero-bridge is for structural rigidity and that they didn't exactly copy Ferrari for using the air redirected up as a sort of wind screen. Imagine all the water spray, dirt and bird droppings falling into my car.

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

One is like an 812 SF with the roof and window removed. The other is like a stripped out DBS Sl without a roof or window.

[@clifbradley]

@@F1ll1nTh3Blanks LOL. Exactly.

[@smothdude]

So James, when are you doing an F1 video with Lance Stroll? Hahaha. This Speedster looks wicked, would be amazing to take on a drive in a valley.

[@alexandersoriano5703]

The only thing that could make this better if it was a Naturally Aspirated V12, then the engine sound wouldn`t be drowned out by the wind

[@N7Bluerose]

It's not being drowned out by the wind. The mic is designed to filter out any noise that isn't his voice. Aston exhausts always sound great turbo or not.

[@danielmanktelow7477]

Would you buy one of those astons to drive during the summer.? You should consider it. 👍👍. From Dan. M👍👍👍

[@danielmanktelow7477]

What a beautiful looking machine whooooo!!!!!! And a very special car. Enjoy the drive. 👍👍👍😀😀. From Dan. M👍👍

[@MrJWW]

Thanks 👍

[@danielmanktelow7477]

@@MrJWW that's okay jww. Love your videos and content. When will you be back at ferrari Sevenoaks.? That was a great video👍👍👍

[@matthewb9241]

IMO a NA V12 would be enough. I think adding the turbos is a bit much unless you’re going for over 1000HP. But I will admit, it sounds glorious.

[@eichler721]

These cars are so beautiful and cool dispite the fact that they are un-needed.

[@reuvendersovitz5917]

These hyper speedsters are such cool ideas, shame that wind noise blocks audible experience from the engine at speeds. That’s a major part of the experience, especially in a car like this. Manufacturers need to engineer a solution that allows the engine to be heard by the driver

[@Houthiandtheblowfish]

The most expensive hair drier (depending on weather)

[@AlisonAZ]

Will it have a tonneau cover?

[@Zero.X]

will you test drive the Mclaren Elva "Windschield" verson?

[@glengrimsdale4]

Needs the F1 halos fitted and then it could be used as the F1 Safety Car

[@wilsonyg]

Thank you for the demo! I always wonder how it is like when driving these types of car without a helmet 😂

[@declanmyers8064]

I think the SLR Stirring Moss is the better out of the roofless-windscreenless bunch...

[@e.o9470]

Of course it’s a beautiful piece of machinery and an exciting experience but using helmet is absolutely a must in high speed! just an small stone from a passing car can be as deadly as a bullet!

[@anthonynigelkendrick5474]

That sir is truly an outstandig model . 'DENCH'

[@Youthuba]

Has a glorious Lando painting posted on the wall. Has this car instead of McLaren Elva. Hahaha

[@gk77stuff51]

I think the only purpose the aero bridge has is to take your head off in a big crash!!! Very pretty thou!

[@superchickensoup]

Imagine what that centre bridge would do to to your neck in a crash 😱

[@michaeljohns9003]

will it compete with the Ferrari Monza SP2?

[@MrJWW]

Strictly speaking more the SP2 but essentially yes : )

[@michaeljohns9003]

@@MrJWW I just realized I made a typo

[@Gimblevalve]

So they copied a Monza sp2....when do they release the sp1 lookalike?

[@LemonJelly360]

It looks weird from the front. Really weird.

[@shazamkablam1420]

No windscreen.

[@LemonJelly360]

@@shazamkablam1420 🤣 - Yes I realise this, thanks for making me aware just in case I didn’t spot it during a 13 minute video.

[@damonangelo9135]

man it really does piss down (RAIN) every damn day in the UK. No thanks.Australian weather: awesome one day, fucking unbelievable the next

[@BMITHILESHVENKATRAO]

The main advantage of this car is it is comfortable to enter the car

[@denniswhite9721]

I would have much preferred if the design had used the legendary DBR1 as inspiration rather than looking like the Ferrari Monza or the Mercedes Sterling Moss Mille tribute roadster.

[@timbonfield3589]

Does anyone need a windscreen less supercar? No Does taking the windscreen and roof away make the car worse to drive, especially in the UK? Undoubtedly Should either of those points matter? Not a bit of it, petrol heads everywhere should rejoice that large company's are making stupid cars like this. Also boads well for a future V12 Vantage if they have gone to the trouble of mashing the architecture together.

[@being_beni3928]

With such a car your face needs PPF

[@Superzest]

😂😂

[@tlrprice7]

So the question is McLaren, Aston, or Ferrari?!

[@RRSmurf]

Any of them with a windscreen.

[@axelcouture]

oh man come on didn't they put a gopro in the middle of the car? to see the trunk on the road and curves? taking advantage of the particularity of the car ...

[@richardkennett4086]

My thought is what happens when you are driving without a helmet and a stone flicks up and hits your face. Given the damage to a windscreen. I think it would most likely kill the driver or passenger. Could be the shortest lived emotional experience. If I had £800k to be a collectible Aston it would be an original DB5. Not an bad rendition of the face listen Vantage without a roof or windscreen. In fact James your DBS is far more beautiful and the noise which you can hear is so incredible. So this car and others in the same Vane are equally pointless. Back to my original point: How long before the billionaire who bought one of these is killed by a stone. Thoughts?

[@RICHARD10195]

I sometimes ride with an open face motorbike helmet but anything much over 50mph is horrendous, I had a bee hit my cheek at about 45mph and the pain plus the mark it left looked like I’d been shot by a BB Gun. I get visceral experiences are great but protect your melon.

[@stevenwilliams1805]

If you're going to have a car with no windscreen, I think this is the one.

[@henkm4862]

Maybe the Ferrari Monza SP2....

[@tadhgbolen3054]

why do new astons all have lifted truck suspension

[@richiedudding7671]

Try a Morgan 3W. It will also turn heads and you will hear the noise😝

[@theoknowscars5418]

aston martin's first ever track day car and it dose not ruined you face than the ariel atom

[@AjayKumar-yj9jf]

One video on mercedes benz slr McLaren strillng moss ❤️

[@marshkid1]

At least it's got 4 wheels ?

[@GLORYZONE92]

That'll be worth a fortune in a few years

[@greathey1234]

The air bridge will be fatal in a side impact

[@pippipster6767]

Hot weather & low speeds car.

[@rinusbrand9993]

Such a pitty the designers did not take the Aston DBR1 as a basis for this design.

[@martinkennethart9005]

What about bugs ? Surly constantly smiling throughout a country drive we’ll have bugs in our teeth 😬🤣

[@choppermarc2342]

Amazing beautiful what a pleasure. How are you going to top this.

[@MrJWW]

Something cool incoming!

[@gustavoreyna6482]

ESPECTACULAR 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@fredcorbin3571]

BRILLIANT ! Aston Martin have Nailed It ! The fact that they are only gonna do 88 of these Absolutely Delightful Machines is what will keep these holding increasing value far into the future. I love the styling cues of the 1950's DB1 and its almost as if they want to attract another crop of Stirling Quality Racing Drivers to this as they did back then. Awesome ! :)

[@oxfordbambooshootify]

How does this car pass any sort of safety regulations for use on public roads???

[@creamfalcon]

Agreed. This is almost as dangerous as a motorcycle especially w no helmet. Same with the Mclaren Elva and the Ferrari SP2

[@gcm747]

Price takes itself pretty seriously!

[@andycampbell5491]

Will be for those collectors and others in hotter climbs. Ugly square steering wheel…still! Having driven the DBS, I hope this is more nimble! It s certainly more visually challenged.

[@peterdunn9372]

I could think of far betters ways to spend £800,000 on a car. Nice but definitely not for me!!

[@Khanh.Nguyen369]

Beautiful car. But I’m curious from a crash perspective how that bridge was allowed. A T bone crash will take off your head.

[@ArKritz84]

How would you even wash that thing?

[@clifbradley]

If you are that rich, you have your very experienced detail team wash it for you. I doubt anyone rich enough to own one of those has ever washed anything in their life. From a cup, to a shirt and especially a car.

[@ArKritz84]

@@clifbradley no, I get that, and I’ll probably never be able to afford such a car (or want one even if I could), but I was interested in how one would physically go about washing it.

[@clifbradley]

@@ArKritz84 You get it PPF'd, then when it gets dirty you take some rinseless detail spray and spray that on there and wipe it off. You could only wash these by hand and that is why they are probably PPF'd then have ceramic coating on top of that so that any dirt really can't stick, and the stuff that does stick gets a pass through with a damp sponge and a microfiber cloth. That being said, the leather is resistant to spotting, the floor is rubberized, the electronics are sealed with thick gaskets, and the fabric in the car is angled downward to the floor, so any liquid that gets in there, goes down to the rubber floor and can be soaked up.

[@matthewpotter8491]

Aston beginning to get a whiff of the McLarens about them.... e.g. seemingly banging out new cars every other week. And no... that’s not a good thing!

[@mercury6765]

McLaren, Aston, Ferrari etc all do it to plug gaps in cash flow and boost the underlying profitability of the company. Lots of them don’t have any choice if the finance providers expect certain returns per annum

[@rogeryoung3587]

It's a pity that attention to detail doesn't extend to having a steering wheel on the correct side.

[@jamesg1769]

Disgraceful, a British car with the wheel on the wrong side

[@rogeryoung3587]

@@jamesg1769 My thoughts exactly - how original of you.

[@jamespugh]

A amazing car

[@guillaumeml3026]

ok yeah but how are we still hearing your voice over all that wind

[@GM-fh5jp]

I love how all these car channels never, ever show the interior and instruments for more than a brief moment. It must be an industry-wide agreement. First rave on about how nice it looks inside and then make sure you don't film any of it except a brief look at a seat badge if you really, really have to. Much more important of course to mention the presenter's sunglasses than get a look at the twin turbo V12 under the bonnet. *priorities*

[@Thewebmastercom]

If you got hit from the side, that air bridge looks like it might chop your head off.

[@ale3hs]

weird, but why not

[@350streetracer]

88 more automatics in the world. Who needs that?

[@saad2fan161]

Thanks you 🚥

[@ynot7262]

Everyone is adopting the Yanni signoff... If is was rich I'd buy one for sure.