What The Hell Is A Venturi Atlantique 300?

I'm back at John Ashley Cars in Rotherham and today I am filming something incredibly special - the hyper rare Venturi Atlantique 300. One of only a handful ever officially imported into the UK, how does this mythical beast drive?
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[@TheMadTatter]

It looks like a MK3 Supra and a 90's Ferrari had a sexy time and produced something truly beautiful 👍

[@itzajdmting]

I was thinking the same thing. Mk3 Supra and F355 hybrid.

[@TheMadTatter]

@@itzajdmting yeah that side profile is definite 355 good shout

[@a0r0a7]

Agree. Front end reminded me of my old supra, side profile Ferrari 👌

[@JLJones0664]

I got the Supra vibe from the front end too!

[@BlueflagAlpha]

Ferrari 550 from the front

[@mgutkowski]

Sparks can be changed easily via the access panel behind the seats. The side scoops feed the intercooler! It's also where Alpine put theirs. The rear lights are definitely Sierra and always were on the 300. This car has been resprayed and isn't wearing its original colour. Mine was its twin and now lives in France.

[@Acme-Logistics]

Wow.... very fortunate to own such a beautiful motor vehicle 👍

[@binouss6361]

Feu arrière Ford sierra et rétroviseurs Citroën cx

[@Miithrandir]

One of the best luxury race car ever made in France. It's a shame they lost the company because of their formula 1 financial engagment. It costs them too much money. Thank you for this review!

[@pierreguibert7773]

The manufacture of Venturi was 40km away from my home, there is 2 or 3 in my local car scenes ! Awesome cars ! The 400 GT is called the french F40 (very close perfs)

[@vtrvr511]

I grew up in Angers, I used to go as a kid to the MVS manufacture near Cholet. The place was bright, quiet and clean as a hospital. The mechanics were building 4 or 5 chassis simultaneously. There is a night blue 400 GT in Nantes.

[@Scisca1a2a]

Doesn't look much worse either. And I'm not even French :P Great looking cars

[@golders99]

I bet even Doug Demuro hasn't even seen let alone driven one of these!

[@Tracertme]

Doug wouldn't even know it exist's I can't stand his reviews...

[@Gnomosfortheoffice]

Alan Hunt Uhm he would know. Because you don’t like his reviews doesn’t mean that his knowledge of cars is lacking.

[@Tracertme]

@@Gnomosfortheoffice I find his reviews incredibly dull mostly because of weak content. Not that he says anything wrong.. he just doesn't add any value to the topic of cars... This is why x is worth,,, how many times do we need to listen to that. I want him to tell me something significant about the engineers or designer who created it. I doubt he knows much outside american car culture.

[@kesando84]

Haven’t watched his videos in a while... don’t know why i dunno 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@g.wankel]

''Here Is Why A Venturi Atlantique 300 is the rarest car in the world''

[@That_Handle]

5:29 😮😍 That 400 Trophy GT is a looker!

[@OsellaSquadraCorse]

You should have seen the GT version race in the BPR Series. Slow (always private cars) but sounded awesome and looked mean!! The 'R' in BPR is Stephane Ratel, who raced and owned (owns..) several Venturis; co-founder of the series; which eventually became the FIA GT championship, then Blancpain GT Series.

[@VoloKinProject]

James I live the way you talk about the review cars like a real enthusiast rather than a journalist. The level of you research is unmatched.

[@pizzamad3334]

You live it?

[@zippy963]

Always liked the elegant look of these back in the day. They seemed like the gentlemans choice of supercar and they have matured very nicely.

[@julianevans9548]

True, although you'd have to have been stark staring mental to choose this over a Ferrari 355 (although I don't know how closely priced they were).

[@richardharrold9736]

@@julianevans9548 Ferrari was a lot more pricey, had less torque and a much less luxurious interior, and didn't ride anywhere near as comfortably.

[@dj_paultuk7052]

The A610 and GTA's intercooler is also at the back. Vents and grills in the integrated spoiler force air down, through channels and then rammed through the intercooler. Works surprisingly well. (GTA V6 Turbo owner here....)

[@franckdebzh7608]

Ah you have an Alpine ? You are a lucky owner. 😉 Cheers from France.

[@Rich77UK]

These French cars are underrated. I love them!

[@porsche911235]

@HELMUT ALTO Wanker

[@itisjustacomment]

A lot of French cars have questionable build quality and rightfully so. This has degraded their whole car sector which is held. In other words a bad reputation.

[@movingtarget2977]

but their Renault are Terrible

[@shaggy5561]

@@movingtarget2977 the Clio/megane rs are incredible tho

[@Cazkumali]

@@movingtarget2977 Peugeot & Citroen are worse than Renault

[@WarriorPleb]

The real OG GT2 players would remember this!

[@lexuslfaguy3758]

400 GT my Favorite 😍😍

[@user-fh2cw9mi5y]

with 'Racing Modification' of course

[@kcflyguy]

I like in the USA and am the proud owner of a 2000 Venturi Atlantique Twin-Turbo. In reference to the in vehicle engine noise - it is so incredibly loud that the stereo system isn’t audible at any high speed on the motorway. Also another poor design element is the lack of heat distribution for engine oil cooling. If you get stuck in stop and go traffic on a hot day, in this vehicle, you are in serious trouble. The problem lies with the placement of the inter cooler being in the back getting NO airflow AND getting blasted with engine bay heat from the boot then the vehicle begins to “beep beep beep beep” when the temperature soars past 220 Fahrenheit & if one isn’t careful you could crack a head in the blink of an eye. But, after all it is French and still is a phenomenal car to drive. Ours has a mere 21k original miles. It’s impeccable to look at and drive!!

[@chrispompano]

You should definitely be running Evans Waterless Coolant, & then you can run a 0 psi rad.-cap. Also look into running a Davis Craig electric waterpump. You remove the impeller off the stock pump, bypass the pulley with a different belt , (but not necessary), then remove the thermostat. My theory with the old PRV's cooling system was deficient the pump cavitates on the rear mounted engines vs. front mounted engines with the radiator closer to the pump, & less pumping volume distance. I can only wonder the true coolant temps are around the cylinder liners, & cavitation there also. Evans coolant will take care of it that's why its also NHRA/NASCAR approved for track use, but also because how efficient propylene glycol is, & doesn't boil. You may need a good oil cooler, & you should also be using a boutique high performance blended oil like High Performance Lubricants with 860ppm of MoDTC (Moly), or Joe Gibbs Driven oil, Schaffers Oil, Miller's Oil. RedLine & Amsoil is at the lower end of the boutique oils. Let me know if you have any other questions, you lucky guy!

[@bobgabbey335]

I spotted a lotus Carlton, one of my dream cars

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Also reviewed by me a couple of weeks ago

[@madmatt5661]

Theres always a couple of lotus cartons down at John Ashley

[@Fee.1]

It’s cool but too normal at the same time

[@HyperHorse]

I love your work. Keep it up!!!

[@XWB96]

That Video gave me some Gran Turismo 2 memories, pretty underrated car back in the day ;)

[@jamieflanagan7946]

When I bought my Delorean, the chap I bought it from had a Venturi 400, several DMCs and a Alpine Le Mans edition. We went out for a ride in the Venturi and he scared the shit out of me in it around the corners. Handles very well but the glove box popped open mid corner. The car was the same color both inside and outside as that one. This was back in 2007.

[@mgutkowski]

My 300 was this car's 'twin' and the same colour, although I had real carbon and 'mushroom' leather interior. This one has wrapped veneer.

[@metallicablackend484]

When i was 20 my dreamcar was the Venturi.. I'am 50 now. This episode will be perfection👌🏻👌🏻

[@Dan-up6do]

I disagree on the looks, i've always found the Venturi a very pretty car. I live in the Northwest of England & i've totally heard of a Venturi Atlantique 300.

[@chrisslater3174]

Me too, and me too. Lovely proportions and finish from such a small volume manufacturer.

[@deanchur]

That explanation of supercars in the last 5 minutes was really appreciated. No superlatives, no bs, just a guy baring his emotional connection with cars to the world.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Glad you liked it

[@TheChill001]

I've had the luck of driving one of these (biturbo version) at Francorchamps. In a sense it does feel a lot like a mixture between the Lotus Esprit and the Renault Alpine A610 turbo of the late eighties early nineties. It is less nimble than the former and for some reason (despite the much higher torque and power figures) it feels less pushy, less grunty than the alpine, but makes it up with a well planted feeling. Nice to see it on this channel, hope to see more interesting stuff again

[@airthrowDBT]

Thanks for sharing your impression!

[@Sierra747]

Nice looking car with a great retro look to it. Best bits are the ford Sierra tail lights 😄.

[@taaviviirsalu7575]

Pre facelift model had BMW e21 ones

[@bonifacijus11]

those sierra tail lights suit really well for this sports car.

[@EscargotGaming]

This is quickly becoming my favorite automotive KZbin channel. Fantastic review - and I love that you have access to and spend time with cars I’ve never even heard of!!

[@Rgh71fish]

You are the most enjoyable, relatable car youtuber out there. Thanks so much for all the time and effort you put into making these awesome videos🙌

[@quirinobrescia6113]

Always Loved the Atlantique, I saw it in some old magazines and always loved the look of it. Just subscribed, Great video, excited to see the TVR review after this.

[@curbowman]

This Venturi and its predecessor were among the most beautiful and well built cars of all times.

[@2702simmo]

Love that review. A proper blast from the past as I loved these in car magazines from back in the day.... and I’m from the North West

[@silvenshadow]

To my eye, one of the most beautiful cars ever.

[@silvenshadow]

@ALAIN TERRIEUR thanks for the great recommendations, for a minute I thought it was spam. Amazing.

[@robertrishel3685]

Very cool video! This is one I had never heard of! Great review of the experience thanks for sharing with us.

[@Plules22]

One of your absolute best videos. Love your enthousiasm and real car nutter/lover approach. Keep up the good work!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks Jules!

[@schunkelperser1794]

Thanks a lot for that review - a jewel!

[@MrCarrera28]

Great opening to your video, great to see a review of something a little bit obscure and very interesting.

[@compostboomtron9001]

It was fantastic to see a detailed review of this car- it's one of my dream cars, and James explains very well as to why it is

[@NeonTheon]

The front looks very reminiscent of the pre-facelift MK3 Supra, perhaps with a bit of Mitsubishi Starion/Chrysler Conquest/etc mixed in...

[@coolaxe-dw4840]

The 80s were Evergreen; they will never go out of style🌏🌎🌍🌐

[@philipcooper8297]

The car DeLorean wanted to build.

[@TheLOL4DUDE]

Bring it on your super reviews!!! Very nice work really, reviewing forgotten cars is the sweet spot right now, sly old fox

[@mikey380sx]

Awesome review. love the sound of the V6

[@mwp5536]

Thank you for this video, the Venturi has been a favourite of mine for decades. I thought about the Venturi while watching your Alpine GTA video (some more excellent content, by the way) and was delighted to find that you've done the Atlantique 300 as well. For the record, I want one of each....

[@tobiasburen8340]

It's not as spectacular as a TVR or Lamborghini in shape, but one of the most elegant cars ever built. I have seen only one in my life, 10 years ago on Essen motor show, but I loved it from that moment on.

[@RobRussellCM]

I really like your style of reporting - great form!

[@R-Tap]

Love the straight lines in the rear. Timeless.

[@iliovecaRS]

More videos this style please!!, I love seeing the outside of the car

[@Birmingham_racing]

Saw this in a magazine about 15-20 years ago and loved the design on it. Forget about years ago until now

[@Tigermoto]

I first saw this car when a Mr Clarkson reviewed it along with a Renault A610 (yes, like the one in the photo behind you at the start) Thank you so much for reviewing this.

[@MikeyCh09]

Amazing video. Deserving more subscribers mate your content is top notch.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thankyou

[@dj_paultuk7052]

I always liked the UN1 gearbox. First came out in the Renault 30 TS & TX in 1977. Alpine also used it in the GTA and A610 up to 1992.

[@quackman]

recent fan just now discovering you have hundreds of videos on amazing, rare, interesting cars. and you go over all the interesting details, esp all the strangeness with the engine.

[@bleachyberserko4191]

What a good looking car. Always liked these, enjoyed this video 👌

[@jamiemorris5177]

I remember these well saw at the Earl’s Court motor show along with things like the lister storm cars of their time but brilliant back in the day

[@dendemano]

Good review, fella. I haven’t seen any of your uploads prior to this. It was concise, informative, and completely void of the annoying analogies that are almost a default setting amongst most online reviewers, so thanks for explaining the cars pros n cons without resorting to the aforementioned. Well done, sir. You have a new and happy subscriber.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Welcome on board!

[@benistingray6097]

Ive heard of Venturi but never seen this car, thanks for the review!

[@clubsport9334]

Great review of a sweet ride. Subbed.

[@nelsonclub7722]

I used to own 'the green one' as it is known and as used on Top Gear .Reg Mk A300 VEN - then changed to R3 PPB - it came back broken - I fixed it at my cost - then I crashed in the front spoiler - then I got it back and did exactly the same thing again on the same day!! I worked out that it did more miles on my car trailer toing and froing from Cheltenham to Oselli in Whitney Oxfordshire than it did whilst under its power in my care. I loved it - I have had Ferrari's; Lotus, TVR and yet this is the car I enjoyed the most. Simply put it was drama free - just expensive to put right - it was better when I had the power steering turned off - the pop up headlights would work independently of each other and it overheated constantly so I had a switch put in under the steering wheel to turn the fan on. Two months ago it was up for sale for 50K - have not checked it recently 50k is 5X what I sold it for!!!!!! If you look carefully you can see the little orange switch!!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Ah the one at horsepower hangar? The pricing is a touch optimistic I think

[@nelsonclub7722]

@@JayEmmOnCars Indeed it is - very optimistic - super nostalgia video btw - many will love this as they love all your 'just slightly left of centre-but completely relevant videos' have a super evening Simon

[@JangosGaragebrokendreams]

Nelson Club Its not too late to buy another Venturi Good to hear about the history of the green one

[@nelsonclub7722]

I would but for one small thing - parts would by my fear - those darn lights were comedy - dare you 'flash someone as one would pop up and as it went down the other would come up and then stay there!!! Despite spending a fortune getting them right they still never worked properly - however with all the quirks - the handling was incredible - the whistle from the turbo insane and the sudden power available sublime yet almost zero engine noise. I once went to Prestbury Hill Climb in Cheltenham and there was an impromptu Venturi/Renault A600 meet - I made my way over and said "I've got one of these" The French guy who was organising it said "is it a green one?" When I said "yes" he said "We have been looking fo it, is there any chance you can bring it" - I went home and got it - and it overheated on the way back!!!! To fix it meant taking the body off - again!!!!

[@JangosGaragebrokendreams]

Nelson Club Unlucky car maybe, ours came with a few faults but only due to being stood for about 15 years, it’s just done a track day with no issues at all. We have a blue biturbo in for a few little issues, should be fixed soon and up for sale

[@Chrissy-H]

Very informative review, I also have only ever seen these in Gran Turismo and wondered what the hell it was.

[@JDSFLA]

This was a very interesting review of a car that, I admit, did not know of previously. Thanks. The beautiful northwest of England is a plus. Love the old estates along the road.

[@TopiaryDragon]

Excellent review. Would love to own one of these one day. A boy can dream!

[@whatdoiknowsmith]

Doug played gran Turismo, he knows about this car. And what a car, thanks. First review I've ever seen. Worlds first! Well done.

[@ili-iloveinternet]

You are such a good and pleasant reviewer. You deserve 1M subscribers.

[@ArtByAusup]

What a GEM of a channel~

[@VivaMidnight]

Third JayEmm video I've watched, third use of the word "bimbling", that's a thumbs up!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I do love a bimble

[@Rhyd]

I have never watched a video on your channel before, however this is a great overview of such a unique and quirky car. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your content!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thankyou, there is lots to go through!

[@Rhyd]

@@JayEmmOnCars We live in west wales by the coast between Aberaeron and Aberystwyth. Some lovely driving roads with large car/bike communities around here if you'd ever like to come this way pop me a message I'd be happy to help!

[@siennamayh]

I had a couple of supercar books when I was a young lad. The Venturi featured in both. Always liked the look of them.

[@rezboadog369]

You've more than earned my subscription!

[@sbsb4995]

Excellent episode

[@johnnyboy1586]

I have never heard of these ,thanks jay for showing it

[@aligator5837]

Here a video on a 2014 Venturi French club meeting for the 30th anniversary of the brand, with 90 cars present : kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJSzgamNi8qFeq8

[@RedfishCarolina]

I like the clean styling and simple, symmetrical interior.

[@edwardtiangco1445]

This video certainly is a treat.. thank you for a new review of a rather special old car.. and yes because Gran Turismo.. and I've also seen the young Hamster reviewing the car ages ago btw..

[@JayEmmOnCars]

My pleasure, it is doing these kind of reviews I really love

[@christophecamus8410]

Great review, very interesting car, thanks

[@TheRealUnconnected]

thanks for this great video on this very rare car. Before this video, all i knew was a 2 second segment on topgear when they raced one against a bunch of european cars, perhaps it was the test of the original XJR. Always wanted more information!

[@RyanDeClue]

HOLY CRAP BRO!!! This is a unicorn amongst unicorns!!!

[@p4tr1ck18]

I think this would be a solid reference for "how do I inspire the next generation of Petrol Heads?" By appreciation of the brands who looked up to the Ferraris and the likes of the era. You did solid on this one mate! I'll see ya on the next one.

[@rick9021090210]

yup... Gran Turismo... awesome game by the way... each one for its era of course... cheers!

[@user-bv9rr4jp8k]

My thoughts exactly.

[@d3viousone470]

Was one of my favourite cars on the game. Awesome to see a review of one.

[@mightyoss]

Bloody good channel Dude

[@scottadcock7971]

The Venturi lm400 was a long time favourite car for me .

[@RichieRouge206]

Super awesome and rare car. Love it for that. A posh A610!

[@ianedmonds9191]

Looked great. Reminds me of a model car I had as a kid. Moterverdi hai. Cool car. Was always the hero in my play. Luv and Peace.

[@joebloggs9719]

I remember i had a book as a child in the 90s of supercars that had an orange mclafen F1 LM on the cover. This was one of my favourite cars in the book along with the lister storm

[@dortkommendieclowns1474]

I love these cars, beautiful!!

[@FOXHOUND4143]

this guy really knows his facts. the knowledge and ease by which he talks on camera is very impressive. reminds me of clarkson; but even smarter.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Cheers

[@e36328isport]

I’d forgotten about these. Absolutely loved them back in the day. You say Ferrari 355, I’m saying 348 era! And don’t forget, I think the XJ220 also shared those same wing mirrors👍 yet again, loved the video😎

[@theshowman8478]

Nice review, nice car.

[@MrVocalist101]

my friends dad had one of these way back in the day!!, a lady pulled out on him and relieved him of it a few years back but i have very fond memories!. i cant say i liked the look of it at the time but love how it looks with older eyes....beautiful car!

[@lebojay]

That one lady destroyed 2% of all the Venturi Atlantiques ever made! 😮

[@MrVocalist101]

​@lebojay yeah, he was absolutely gutted!!, crazy to know they were that rare!!

[@gravyboat2370]

Great video 👌

[@golders99]

Grand Turismo is where I know them from. Once saw the F40 shaped 400 on the channel tunnel heading back to France about 4 years ago.

[@ericcarabetta1161]

Holy crap, I haven’t seen this car in YEARS! I used to have this Hot Wheels when I was a kid!

[@clocked3585]

Great car and review, could have swore you were in the north east tho!

[@styleemusic]

Never heard of it, but what a georgeous piece of engineering

[@davidfigueiredo6427]

💎 nice car! Venturi is quite a special machine!

[@higurro]

Saw one of these at a roundabout outside Monmouth about four years ago. Never before or since.

[@bwbethel]

I had never seen, let alone heard of this car before! I think it's uniquely beautiful -- in a very understated way.

[@bwbethel]

Interesting. Thanks!

[@HEKTIC458]

I really like it! That 400GT looks mint

[@stuarthunter7559]

Nice love that engine sound

[@greygolem]

What a beautiful car. Just beautiful. Lovely.

[@lonewolfsx29]

This was awesome. When I was a kid, I had a book about cars that had this car in it with a lot of details, as well as a side/top/front profile shot. Being in the USA, I knew I would never own one and especially considering how many were made in total, even being able to import some of them by now, would be cost prohibitive. My friends never even knew what this car was but I have always wanted one... beautiful cars. I'll settle for an Esprit though ;)

[@jmd1743]

The interior is amazing.

[@BillyBoy444]

That takes me back - Auto Express Magazine Supercars Edition :)

[@Jessicorn81]

Venturi awesome cars from the 90s remember the god old days of these in GT racing & LM 🍺

[@piotrterpiowski8297]

It's so beautiful inside and out and I want one now. (I've ofc never heard of the brand before)

[@harald.370]

Yeeeaaaahs!!!!!! Venturi FTW!!!!! Brand that needs more recognition; glad you helped 👍 Thanks John Ashley for this opportunity!

[@JangosGaragebrokendreams]

Harald.111’s car adventures! My pleasure to share these rare cars

[@visionsinblue7093]

I've followed the MVS models - 210, 260 and TransCoupe, Atlantique & 400 GT - for some time, having seen them at various motor shows in the UK. The sole UK importer was Raptor (UK) of Norfolk.

[@Tracertme]

Nice one Jay, really like this car, for me it has always sat somewhere between the Renault Alpine and the Lotus Esprit..., probably supposed to be a french Aston..GT car.. it would be interesting to see the car up on a ramp, I wonder if it's getting its cool air into the engine from underneath.. I would give you 5 likes for quality rare content....:-)