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The Aston Vantage V12 is made for telly. Remember Jeremy’s emotional drive two series ago? With the helicopter and the mood music? That made men cry.
And now Aston has made its own film. Usually car maker’s marketing videos are wiffier than a Cheddar cheesemonger, but not this time. This one’s properly shot, with expensive cameras and stuff, at a mediumly-secret and very damp location in Staffordshire. And there’s a dramatic twist in the middle, which we won’t spoil for you now.
Clue? The 6-litre V12 doesn’t just live in the Vantage. The same engine – with a few mods for, er, endurance – goes in another Aston. One that you wouldn’t usually see on the road, but would donate a testicle in order to do so. And that testicle might be saved if you watch this.
Another clue? The mystery car is driven by Aston’s Le Mans racer Sam Hancock.
Got it yet? No? Just watch the vid (EDIT: or just read the headline or look at the picture our surprise-killing editor decided to use)…
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What do you think?
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GearGirlKate commented on this article
at 03:30 pm on 23 December 2010
That V12 has to have one of the best noises in the world.
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Theaver commented on this article
at 03:47 pm on 23 December 2010
This is the best LMP1 car, screw those stupid diesels.
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Lamborgboy commented on this article
at 04:14 pm on 23 December 2010
DIESEL RACE CARS ARE GAY
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Lamborgboy commented on this article
at 04:15 pm on 23 December 2010
DIESEL RACE CARS ARE GAY
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seamus1976 commented on this article
at 04:44 pm on 23 December 2010
Lamborgboy, your intellectual debating skills are second to none, such a succinct reply, your my hero, either that or your just a bit of a knob really, I havent made my mind up yet
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