Test drove the V12 Vantage

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#21

07-22-2009, 01:08 AM

eshaun

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fantastic preview, this will be the AM to hold onto for a while it sounds like...so are the seats more or less comfortable than the CSL's?

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07-22-2009, 08:11 AM

Chris888

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Originally Posted by Mike S

Good and bad news...
Good news is my car went into build yesterday already! So I will be taking delivery a lot sooner than expected, maybe even by end August!
Bad news is that B&O will only be an option on cars that go into build from 1 September onwards. Disappointing, but not a train smash. I'd rather be listening to that V12 than the stereo and I get to save some money

Yea I think you are right there Mike you wont even listen to the sound system much with that V12 up front. And by not having the B&O system you will not only be saving money but weight too, both of which are good things to be saving

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07-22-2009, 09:58 AM

Steven997GT2

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Steven997GT2 You are a Teamspeed member that Rocks!

Will there be any in the U.S.?

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07-22-2009, 10:51 AM

Mike S

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The lightweight seats are far more comfortable than the CSL's, but that is another category of car. I think I'm going to change my order to regular seats, prefer GT comfort for this car as it will be utilized far more.

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Will there be any in the U.S.?

As far as I know, it will not be making it to US shores. Hence why they are only making 1000.

#25

07-22-2009, 01:38 PM

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Awesome review! Thanks for sharing!!!!

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07-22-2009, 03:03 PM

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Great review!!

That pic with the hood open --- is it me or does it look like the V12 Vantage has a rib cage and sternum lurking under there! Those intake runners are immense!

#27

08-01-2009, 02:52 AM

CarGuy56

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looks great and nice review

#28

08-01-2009, 08:36 AM

D55L

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Thanks for great review. As I understand the main purpose of this car is not being raced against GT2 or Scuderia, but to be driven and enjoyed.

Congrats on getting your V12 Mike. I will never be tired of repeating that your specs are the best ever possible on this car.