Aston Martin Valkyrie, Vantage, Vulcan: Why Do They All Start With V? | Carfection

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  • @robertl2856
    @robertl2856 5 ปีที่แล้ว +327

    An electric Aston...must be a Voltage !

    • @leviathan5207
      @leviathan5207 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      nice dad joke, mate :)

    • @Gaudine
      @Gaudine 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You gotta believe the voltage that lives inside us.

    • @rel6294
      @rel6294 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lmaooo

    • @MossA-ox7ys
      @MossA-ox7ys 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Chevy's not going to like that

    • @Neojhun
      @Neojhun 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Actualy "Aston Volta" would be an awesome electric supercar name.

  • @jasonbarlian3721
    @jasonbarlian3721 5 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    Looking forward to the Aston Martin Verstappen hypercar.

    • @chadkit3424
      @chadkit3424 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yess

    • @pjay1281
      @pjay1281 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Red Bull to the Max

    • @93455Driver
      @93455Driver 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can't happen, Merc engines.

    • @devandrasimanjuntak1646
      @devandrasimanjuntak1646 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      93455Driver they built the Valkyrie, and you don’t see Mercedes trying to stop them 😅
      (I know the AMG One is coming, but Merc has been oddly silent about it....)

  • @karacop78
    @karacop78 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Aston obsessed with V and Lotus with E. Go figure...
    Well, they make beautiful cars so let them do their thing.

    • @karacop78
      @karacop78 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @1betterthanyou1 True. And it is a trend around all super cars to be full of holes and gapes, sometimes fake even.

  • @RahulKapoor9992
    @RahulKapoor9992 5 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    A little childish, quite aggressive, eager to punch someone in the face if asked a stupid question again and again, and often brake checks you at super high speeds.
    The Aston Martin Verstappen

    • @sultanabran1
      @sultanabran1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      changes line under braking, can't admit it when he's wrong, arrogant, will have a mega big crash one day which will be his fault but he'll blame someone else.

    • @janson2911
      @janson2911 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And 20+ podium finishes at the age of 21

    • @sultanabran1
      @sultanabran1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@janson2911 also true

    • @PradhumanRehal
      @PradhumanRehal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He proved to be a lot sensible with his driving this season.

  • @benbutterworth7584
    @benbutterworth7584 5 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    I'm looking forward to the Aston Martin Vajazzle

    • @ChrisDorgan
      @ChrisDorgan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Is that the name for the upcoming SUV?

  • @guilhemjager4324
    @guilhemjager4324 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Awesome explanation. You did however miss the very last one from Aston Martin, the official name the "AM-RB 003 will take : Valhalla. And that one's just awesome too...

    • @RahulKapoor9992
      @RahulKapoor9992 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It seems you weren't paying attention, he mentioned Valhalla whilst talking about the Valkyrie. :p

    • @SteelRoninTT
      @SteelRoninTT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RahulKapoor9992 It wasn't the car though

  • @damianboone8350
    @damianboone8350 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Glad to see Alex back on the channel!!

  • @bj6469
    @bj6469 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    "Car manufacturers don't just take any name and slam it on their car.
    *AUDI - Hold my étron
    Spoiler: Go to google translate, get French to English and type in Etron.

    • @squelchuk
      @squelchuk 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vauxhall Nova. Sorry Spanish-speaking world.

  • @pan4909
    @pan4909 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ever noticed the same pattern in British tanks??? Cruiser Mk. 1-4, Covenanter, Crusader, Churchill, Cromwell, Comet, Charioteer, Caernarvon, Centurion, Conqueror, Chieftain, and Challenger 1 and 2

  • @ABthatMan_
    @ABthatMan_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The Victory! The Valour! Viligant! And the VITAL!

  • @MiyuruWeerarathna
    @MiyuruWeerarathna 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Nice video. Very informative. Have to admit. Aston has some of the best names in car history.

  • @stristan6302
    @stristan6302 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Looking forward to the Aston Martin Vajayjay!

  • @dh4817
    @dh4817 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You look and produce Aston Martin videos as i do with my eyes, pure art!
    Congratulations!

  • @Dharshanth.k
    @Dharshanth.k 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    He is back!! I have always enjoyed his reviews. please review more cars mate.you do a bloody good job

  • @netsch20
    @netsch20 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Saw a Vantage yesterday and a DB11 the day before. And my god are they gorgeous. Astons are special, special cars.

  • @honey6446464
    @honey6446464 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome back Alex !

  • @JacK-yr8ri
    @JacK-yr8ri 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I miss alex, wish he was on here all the time

  • @Alorand
    @Alorand 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I don't know about the name Valkyrie...
    However awesome of a car it might be, I am not sure if I want my car to decide if I live or die.

  • @ZawYe
    @ZawYe 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to see you back on Carfection, Alex.

  • @mboiko
    @mboiko 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We've really missed you Alex...welcome back.

  • @jamiejude
    @jamiejude 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Saw a lime green new vantage on the road yesterday, really beautiful car. I love the RX7 style taillights

    • @squelchuk
      @squelchuk 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it's incredibly colour sensitive. The white one in the video looks dumpy, but I saw a dark blue one at the weekend and it looked amazing.
      Probably helped that it was sitting next to a Panamera Sport Turismo Turbo SE Hybrid which looked HUUUUUUGE in comparison.

  • @yellofury
    @yellofury 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its always a treat to see Alex.

  • @longtailgt
    @longtailgt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "I have a problem and it's a problem only I would really have" that's me in a nutshell.

  • @GamerGabbar
    @GamerGabbar 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    FINALLY! ALEX IS BACK!

  • @richardbrayshaw570
    @richardbrayshaw570 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent! Well done Alex & crew

  • @emminentvictory
    @emminentvictory 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Automatic thumbs up for Alex!!

  • @Musicblender
    @Musicblender 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sorry alex but Jupiter, Juno, Vulcan, and Venus are Roman mythology not Greek. Hephaestus is the greek version of Vulcan, same story though

    • @isaacmitchell559
      @isaacmitchell559 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love that you know that

    • @gregoriousamadeus
      @gregoriousamadeus 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Was hoping someone else had noticed this

  • @mabdulmateen
    @mabdulmateen 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm interested in the wrist watch he's wearing in the beginning of the video . What brand is it

  • @petermcelvogue7521
    @petermcelvogue7521 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2 good names for an Aston beginning with the letter V could be Vector as in a direction of travel, or Victor as in someone who defeats an enemy or opponent in battle or competition.

  • @DoctaM3
    @DoctaM3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow. See this is why I love this channel & Alex great job guys!

  • @ConquerDriving
    @ConquerDriving 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know the video is about names, but I'm disappointed with the look of the new Vantage, the last one is one of the best looking cars of all time.

  • @paulelverstone8677
    @paulelverstone8677 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Introducing the Aston Vultan. Every car comes with its own bushy beard... ;o) *Gordonsaliiiiiive*

  • @JohnAzzi430
    @JohnAzzi430 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alex is back? Finally!

  • @StuntmanDanHemi
    @StuntmanDanHemi 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys should do a video about Lamborghini names, most of em are named after legendary spanish fighting bulls and the Miura is named after the man who introduced Ferruccio to bull fighting, Don Eduardo Miura

  • @Walderstedt
    @Walderstedt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Welcome back! Nice too see you again...We have truly missed you.

  • @gabi90000
    @gabi90000 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Long time no see.... Welcome back

  • @FunkingPrink
    @FunkingPrink 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    But the whole V thing doesn't make sense to start with... How does "V" represent the peak of something? It's not the last letter of the alphabet and the letter looks more like a valley than a peak 🤔

    • @ChrisDorgan
      @ChrisDorgan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      probably started from the engines they were putting in them, V8's & V12's... more of those please

  • @douglasladowski6342
    @douglasladowski6342 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the awesome video Alex. This was a great change of pace .

  • @sealcuddl3r
    @sealcuddl3r 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool video, I have actually wondered why most Astons were named this way. You guys should do a similar video about Lotus next!

  • @jeffersonmp4
    @jeffersonmp4 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about DBS?

  • @user-vc5rp7nf8f
    @user-vc5rp7nf8f 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    this version of the vantage looks fantastic. they nailed it this time.

  • @thepixelated
    @thepixelated 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's the brand name of that gorgeous watch.. I have a problem with round matches.. don't like them

    • @Vinnoudii
      @Vinnoudii 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Pixelated it’s probably an Omega Seamaster Mega Quartz

    • @thepixelated
      @thepixelated 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Vinnoudii I looked it up.. and it's not

  • @batmikipig
    @batmikipig 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Because man love things which starts with V

    • @jannadrielcervo7753
      @jannadrielcervo7753 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aston Martin Vegana

    • @batmikipig
      @batmikipig 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jannadrielcervo7753 Aston Martin Venice

  • @hdsg8361
    @hdsg8361 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    yayyyyyyyyyy the legend is back

  • @lwdesign3743
    @lwdesign3743 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aston Martins may not be the fastest or most luxurious cars on the market, but they have an unique british style, that no other manufacturer can achieve in my opinion :)
    I love them and if I will ever get the ability to buy a supercar, it will be an Aston Martin!

  • @finalharbinger
    @finalharbinger 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What watch is that you are wearing? Looks great 👌

  • @宝矿力-o2i
    @宝矿力-o2i 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Alex, you are the man who knows that lots.

  • @foesfly3047
    @foesfly3047 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't think you can find an unattractive line or proportion anywhere on a modern Aston Martin. They are all gorgeous. Never owned one but have read reliability is not best and that maintenance and repair costs are much higher than Porsche. Seeing these beautiful machines here may inspire me to buy a 2018 Lexus LC500.

  • @ewsdneax61eaxe10
    @ewsdneax61eaxe10 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best car channel, keep up the good work👍👍👍

  • @nathanielh7677
    @nathanielh7677 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So how exactly does the Rapide fit into all of this...?

    • @Gaudine
      @Gaudine 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nathaniel H not every one of their car starts with a V. Take the DB11 for example.

  • @CammieGee
    @CammieGee 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed this video and learned alot

  • @racemonkey6880
    @racemonkey6880 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’ve never wondered why they start with V but ok

  • @aratyal
    @aratyal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Alex. I need the name of that watch please

    • @159648sentile
      @159648sentile 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I second that motion. Nice watch!

    • @jakubsiczek78
      @jakubsiczek78 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Zodiac Astrographic

    • @aratyal
      @aratyal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alex is the zodiac killer confirmed

    • @A1Goy
      @A1Goy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aratyal Rumbled.

  • @markmcnamee6390
    @markmcnamee6390 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    6:19 “Car manufacturers don’t just pluck words out and stick them on the back of a car”
    Ford: hold my petrol can…
    I present… the Ford Echo-sport [sic]

  • @EARLandPEARL-c3i
    @EARLandPEARL-c3i 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have one...I love it....it's cool holding it in your hands

  • @sirquackalot6775
    @sirquackalot6775 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anyone know what that watch is? I want it so bad!

  • @shangrammohammad8453
    @shangrammohammad8453 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really want Aston Martin to make a production car of the Vulcan if they decide to make a car like the Valkyrie.
    Would be nice if the Virage made a comeback too, since the Vanquish is being revived and might be available by 2022
    Valkryie
    Vulcan
    Valhalla
    Vanquish
    Virage
    Vantage
    DB 11/X/S
    The most beautiful cars ever made by mankind.

  • @vaibhavsharma7136
    @vaibhavsharma7136 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    then why was lagonda named instead of vagonda?

    • @grayfool
      @grayfool 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lagonda was an existing company purchsaed by Aston so it was their version of badge engineering I suppose. It was only used on thier four door models too.

  • @DrNo-pd5cy
    @DrNo-pd5cy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Alex is back! Wonderful! And he brought a beard... Great video though.

    • @A1Goy
      @A1Goy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I no longer have the beard. This was shot a fair 'ol while ago!

  • @danb8568
    @danb8568 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Completly off topic, but can anyone name what coat Alex is wearing at the end of the vid? Looks absolut fantastic 😎

    • @A1Goy
      @A1Goy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a Superdry... something. Picked it up a few years ago.

    • @danb8568
      @danb8568 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@A1Goy Thank you. Back on topic: great work and nice vid 👍🏼 We share the same favorit Aston

  • @henryhol8538
    @henryhol8538 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    When ever I hear the name Vulcan, I remember the Bomber from the Fauklands and Thunderball.

  • @DanielSadjadian
    @DanielSadjadian 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the new Vantage with that AMG V8, smashing little sports car 🔥

  • @eugenepoon
    @eugenepoon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you live in Putney? I think I saw you t the Jolly Gardener pub earlier this week!

    • @A1Goy
      @A1Goy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't, but I was there. Shoulda said hi!

    • @eugenepoon
      @eugenepoon 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@A1Goy Your face was really familiar to me at the time but I just couldn't remember exactly why/how until I saw this video!
      Hopefully next time aha

    • @A1Goy
      @A1Goy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@eugenepoon Got friends down there so pop over occasionally. Used to live there when I first got to London! Not been to the Gardener before though - used to go to the Badger and the Horse mostly. And the 'Spoons for the Saturday hangover fry up.

    • @eugenepoon
      @eugenepoon 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@A1Goy First time I'd been there, was trying out the pub quiz and it was a good quiz.

  • @vitovitale9867
    @vitovitale9867 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    An Aston Martin Verruca would be an appropriate car for the staff at Carfection to regularly drive because this channel is all about car disease!

  • @kensyre
    @kensyre 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    what about about the Kia cee'd, what feeling is that supposed to evoke

  • @mrturnup9185
    @mrturnup9185 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love you Alex!!! You are the best reviewer on this channel and I have been watching since this was XCAR!! Love you man!

  • @johndrake2147
    @johndrake2147 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mine is an Aston Martin "Vader" - in gloss black of course

  • @dstarr3
    @dstarr3 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Mini Cooper was named after the myth of the tiny man that made barrels

  • @ivosdv
    @ivosdv 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vhere the hell are you Alex VRoy!
    You bring V sence to all of this: cars and revs and speeds!
    V8 VagaBond!

  • @justina9914
    @justina9914 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why is the vantage slower than the amg gt? Gearbox?

  • @v_alexiadis
    @v_alexiadis 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aston's nomenclature is awesome

  • @travisolson9190
    @travisolson9190 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Then there is Lotus with E. What does Eclat mean??

  • @Sandouras
    @Sandouras 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I dont mean to be that guy, but the greek versions of these gods are Hephaestus, Zeus, etc. Not Vulcan, Jupiter, etc. The Romans were influenced from the greek colonies on the south of italy and adapted their gods with different names to their pantheon.

  • @dowlat454
    @dowlat454 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn't notice it until this video. Soon we will see the "Aston Martin Valhalla" in the movie "Bond 25". Will James Bond be taken to "Valhalla"?

  • @aishwaryagaidhane
    @aishwaryagaidhane 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "I have a problem.
    It's the kind of problem I would really have."
    The intro itself, hits too close to home man.

  • @hugocahill7514
    @hugocahill7514 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it worth buying then

  • @chrisgarret3285
    @chrisgarret3285 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know this is free well produced content but this channel is going off the deep end with these videos about car names. Couldn't care less what it's called only how it drives

  • @canadian292
    @canadian292 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice watch 👍👍

  • @rexseven93
    @rexseven93 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Flying Aston. Vertical.

  • @pan4909
    @pan4909 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Valkyrie, Vantage, Vulcan, Vanquish, Virage, and Volante.

  • @pdalia
    @pdalia 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m quite sure V is for Victory, an homage to the WW2 V in Europe , I’m positive . You re welcome AM- JLR!

  • @Gmoneyluv4u
    @Gmoneyluv4u 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like him as a car editor he's more excited about showcasing the beautiful vehicles that they display!!

  • @Zulfburht
    @Zulfburht 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it homage to the three v bombers?

  • @victorhs258
    @victorhs258 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Vim and Vigor, one will have the bigger engine while the other (fill in the blank).

  • @Zulfburht
    @Zulfburht 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not gonna lie, the valkyrie sounds more like a name for a luxury and detailed show car. Not a sports car.

  • @abdullahalmoqbali2455
    @abdullahalmoqbali2455 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy to see you Alex. It been long time.
    Tesla did so much research on names too
    Module S,3,X,Y

  • @delboy2596
    @delboy2596 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maserati Ghibli . " Hot air" ....It's that alright.

  • @janson2911
    @janson2911 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's a good video, a little correction though. Juno and Jupiter is Ancient Romans, they are the equivalent of Zeus and Hera in Ancient Greek

    • @minitom7579
      @minitom7579 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Venus Roman also... I think he got his Greeks and Romans swapped...

  • @chengteh
    @chengteh 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The next one they do should be "Voltron"!

  • @OilBaron
    @OilBaron 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anyone ID the wristwtch ??

    • @kevinwilliams1421
      @kevinwilliams1421 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Looks a bit like a tag but the casing is massive and hideous

  • @BlueHopi144
    @BlueHopi144 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The " Vigorous " is under construction

  • @TheRealK93B
    @TheRealK93B 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fun fact: "Lamborghinis are named after various types of Bulls"

  • @RadialSeeker113
    @RadialSeeker113 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Aston Martin Valor

    • @Jabber-ig3iw
      @Jabber-ig3iw 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ray S except being a British car it would be spelt correctly. Valour.

  • @johnnylikestobatman
    @johnnylikestobatman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vantage from the word Advantage perhaps?

  • @NIMITZ7
    @NIMITZ7 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That watch is mahoosive!.

  • @SbSDEFTxSTAR
    @SbSDEFTxSTAR 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now tell us why Lotus cars all start with E.

  • @jimd385
    @jimd385 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The DBS used in Casino Royale was the most beautiful Aston Martin......no ‘V’s there.

  • @TheConfusedPangolin
    @TheConfusedPangolin 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The renault Clio's name takes inspiration from greek mythology doesn't it?

  • @a.h.9324
    @a.h.9324 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So sad how Aston destroyed the front end of this car. Some of the most beautiful front end in the industry and now this one.

    • @Gaudine
      @Gaudine 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      A. H. It’s the same grill just lower to the ground