This video is from the early 90s, where jeremy clarkson road tests the prototype version of the aston martin vantage. List of top gear test track power lap times wikipedia. Its main rivals included the porsche 911, the bmw m6, the nissan gtr and the audi r8. Aston martin vantage vs bmw m6 vs porsche 911, part 34 series 7, episode 1.
The aston martin v8 vantage is two door four seat gt produced by aston martin. The program rates cars from seriously uncool to subzero. The first car they released was in 1921 and was aston martins standard sports. Top gear takes the publics passion for cars, strips away the boring stats, and adds enthusiasm, thrilling stunts and challenges.
As well as a glowing assessment of the twinsupercharged vantage in 1993, hes also spoken fondly of the v8 and v12 versions of the previous baby aston its perhaps no surprise, then, that clarkson was equally impressed with the latest vantage in his most recent road test. Who will will the top gear race from congested west london to london city airport james in the new mercedes gl500, richard on the latest, stateoftheart bicycle, stig on public transport, or jeremy in a racing speedboat. Astons brand new prizefighter is here, and its angry. Matt leblanc samples the new aston martin v8 vantage on track, while rory reid tests the rollsroyce phantom. The show was cancelled due to low ratings and aired for the last time on 25 october 2009. In a varied episode, richard hammond is at the eboladrome to drive the new aston martin v8 vantage and find out if the tiny british company has made a sports car that can match the mighty porsche 911 at last. The aston martin v8 vantage is put to the test by hammond who pits it against a man on jet power rollerskates in a. Jeremy compares the jaguar xkr against the aston martin v8 vantage. This browser is supported only in windows 10 and above. Episode 5 richard tests the aston martins v8 vantage against a jetpack man. Captain slow drove the aston martin v8 vantage n24 prototype rose in top gear season 10.
Aston martin v8 vantage vs jet powered rollerskates top gear. The aston martin vantage is a sports cars from aston martin which was produced from 2005 onwards. Directed by brian klein, james bryce, phil churchward. Chris harris explains why a ford fiesta is better than a lamborghini.
The tenth series of top gear was aired during 2007 and consisted of 10 episodes, beginning on 7 october and concluding on 23 december. The aston martin v8 vantage is put against its bigger brother, the v12 vantage. In season 10 of top gear, the boys use the first episode to take a road. Russkaya versiya is a russian motoring television series that ran on rentv, and was based on the british program top gear produced by the bbc. In season 10 of top gear, the boys use the first episode to take a road trip to find the greatest driving road in the world. The original was produced between 1977 and 1989 whereas the second generation car was produced from 1993 to 2000. Watch top gear season 10 episode 5 online free 123movies.
Aston martins swansong for its venerable vantage sports car allows it to bow out with its head held. The aston martin v8 vantage is put to the test by hammond who pits it against a man on jet power rollerskates in a ridiculous drag race. Aston martin v8 coupe 1977 test drive in top gear v8 engine sound. The first gen vantage was produced from 20052017, originally called the v8 vantage, the car was later available with a v12, named the v12 vantage. Jeremy clarkson test drives the aston martin vantage, with a v12 engine. The programme is a relaunched version of the original 1977 show of the same name.
Matt leblanc samples the new aston martin v8 vantage while rory reid tests the rollsroyce phantom. He was surprised further when the aston proved capable of keeping up with his favourite porsche 911. Beautifully crafted in the uk from 304 grade stainless steel, with a full rich sport tone. The ninth series of top gear aired during 2007 and consisted of six episodes, beginning on 28 january and concluding on 4 march. Clarkson took the new aston martin vantage out for a spin and in the process produced a great little film. Aston martin vantage v8 roadster cold start revs interior and exterior walkaround. The series featured two specials that were broadcast after the series had ended, top gear of the pops on 16 march and the top gear. Halfnaked james may in hot aston martin vantage top. Top gear season 26 episode 5 whats up with the aston martin v8 vantage. The boys travel to the isle of man to test the new aston martin v8 vantage and compares it to the new bmw m6 and the porsche 911. Jeremy clarkson, richard hammond and james may head for the isle of man to decide which is best the aston martin v8 vantage, bmw m6 or porsche 911 carrera s. We take a closer look at the new vantage to see if its got what it takes.
The boys travel to the isle of man to test the new aston martin v8 vantage and compares it to the new bmw m6 and the porsche 911 carrera 2s. Aston martin vantage vs bmw m6 vs porsche 911, part 34 series 7, episode 1 published on. Richards first show since the vampire dragster crash the incident footage is shown and explained. Watch top gear season 9 episode 1 online free 123movies.
Richard regains the will to live by racing an aston martin v8 vantage roadster against a man with rockets strapped to his back. The presenters travel back to the isle of man to compare a new set of cars the aston martin v8 vantage, the bmw m6, and the porsche 911 carrera s. A nominee for best episode ever well be releasing these on a weekly basis, so check back often and leave comments below. Matt samples the new aston martin v8 vantage while rory tests the rollsroyce phantom. After spending so many years zooming along the roads of britain the lads turn their hands to mending them by trying to do a weeks worth of roadworks in 24 hours. Aston martin vantage vs bmw m6 vs porsche 911, part 34 series 7, episode 1 harris explains why the supra needed to be more toyota. The boys travel to the isle of man to test the new aston martin v8 vantage and compares it to. A supercar, the ascari kz1, takes to the track and the star in a reasonably priced car is trevor eve. From episode 1 of series 28, its motocross, done a little differently. The stig drives the caparo t1 in an attempt to beat the longstanding fastest time set by the koenigsegg. Aston martin is a carcompany that creates stylish, slim looking cars. Jeremy clarkson has quite the soft spot for the aston martin vantage. Matt leblanc samples the new aston martin v8 vantage, while rory reid tests the selfproclaimed best car in the world, the rollsroyce phantom.
Jeremy, james and richard are all aston fans and both the men and the cars have taken part in. Top gear define a qualifying vehicle as a roadlegal production car on roadlegal tires that has sufficient ride height to clear a standard speed bump. Matt leblanc samples the new aston martin v8 vantage on track, while rory reid tests the selfproclaimed best car in the world, the rollsroyce phantom. Top gear is the worlds biggest car show, multiawardwinning and broadcast in more than 100 countries. But after lots of thinking and cups of tea, the production team thought a man would be a better match for the aston. Matt leblanc finds out just whats under the aston martin v8 vantages very british bonnet. He later raced it against a german on roller skates with a 300 hp 220 kw turbo powered rocket backpack, which he won easily. Take a closer look at the new aston martin vantage top gear. The guys race each other using a bike, a boat and a car, to find the fastest way across london. Top gear returns with the jaguar xkr up against the aston martin v8 vantage. In the second episode of top gear usa, the american trio compares british best. With jeremy clarkson, richard hammond, james may, ben collins. This is the full list of official power lap times on the top gear test track.
Aston martin vantage v8 scotland road trip montage youtube. Tgs ollie kew is your guide to the 503bhp v8 supercar. Read our experts views on the engine, practicality, running costs, overall performance and more. Aston martin vantage vs bmw m6 vs porsche 911, part 3. After the db9 volante, richard was surprised to see that aston martin could turn a hardtop into a convertible without ruining its looks. Top gear is a british television series that focuses on various motor vehicles, primarily cars. James attempt to recreate the top gear theme song by using the engine noises from various cars. I am extremely interested to know which episode of top gear this report was featured in and when it was broadcast by bbc. Jeremy, richard and james head for the isle of man to decide which is best. Aston martin v8 vantage vs jet powered rollerskates top. Aston martin v8 vantage exhaust rear section topgear. The v8 vantage was often described as a rolls royce with attitude or as a british brute. Jeremy, richard and james attempt to resurface a road within 24hours. It was, as usual, very entertaining, but there was a real treat at the end.
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