My eyes have been opened to V12VS godliness...

[Beefmeister]

Ah no, if only it were mine! Only mine for the weekend, it belongs to the lovely people at Auto Vivendi the supercar club.

It's bloody fantastic though. My god.

[IanV12VR]

So naughty on so many levels Hope you had fun

Now you just need to get one !!!!

[Wayne95]

Went to HR Owen open day yesterday supported by AM.

Got a drive in the latest sport pack 600hp V12S , with sport shift though.

Amazing performance and sound with optional cats removed . My first drive of the V12S, like my v8 but actually easier to drive, steering lighter and more direct, brakes awesome (ceramics), and if course much faster , and that SOUND !

Now working with the "investment manager " to find the extra money for an upgrade.

Quick look on line - not sure about some of the halo options around. Would prefer green with no stripes , lipstick.

[Beefmeister]

Halo scheme is stickers on the V12VS, so can just be peeled off.

[Wayne95]

That's good, I quite like the China grey at Aston reading, apart from the yellow highlights- the stitching is nice though.

[AdamV12V]

Beefmeister said:

Halo scheme is stickers on the V12VS, so can just be peeled off.

Not sure what you mean by the Halo scheme on the V12VS, as no such thing that I am aware of, but the Sport Plus Pack decals are certainly not stickers - they are painted on at the factory...

[jonby]

AdamV12V said:

Beefmeister said:

Halo scheme is stickers on the V12VS, so can just be peeled off.

Not sure what you mean by the Halo scheme on the V12VS, as no such thing that I am aware of, but the Sport Plus Pack decals are certainly not stickers - they are painted on at the factory...

The one from Ecurie that Tim has been driving this weekend shows signs of the lipstick peeling - very odd because as you say, should be painted as far as I am aware.

Only Halo schemes I am aware of were GT8 & 12

[Beefmeister]

Sorry yes it's Sport Plus Pack. This car is unusual in many ways, so not surprising there are some anomalies. This is all details though, the thing is just incredible. Will try to gather my thoughts for a proper write up tomorrow.

[Beefmeister]

Oooh, whose is this?

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

Bloody lovely.

[AdamV12V]

Beefmeister said:

Oooh, whose is this?

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

Bloody lovely.

Ahh, I think that's Rob's from Preston!

[chrisV12VS]

That's looks very similar to my manual. I went for a few yellow highlights

[chrisV12VS]

That's looks very similar to my manual. I went for a few yellow highlights

[cayman-black]

Wow ,Chris that is just superb! Congratulations.

imo the yellow details make the world of difference.

[Beefmeister]

Absolutely gorgeous Chris, and i love the yellow highlights.

Interestingly I posted the blue one for sale in a private petrolhead group that I run on FB and someone said he'd rather have this: https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

Amazing to see them both, same miles, same price(ish). I pondered that I don't think you could get two more different ways to tackle the same basic idea of a supercar. The only thing they share in common is that they're RWD and have two seats!

V12 vs twin turbo V8
Front engine vs mid engine
Manual vs dual clutch paddle shift
Ali vs carbon

[cayman-black]

Funny as of lately when i have been reading through the forums i have seen a quite a few saying they prefer the AMV12VSM to the McLaren.
I certainly do.

[Beefmeister]

cayman-black said:

Funny as of lately when i have been reading through the forums i have seen a quite a few saying they prefer the AMV12VSM to the McLaren.
I certainly do.

Very different prospects I think. You could easily use the McLaren as a daily as it's as easy to drive and as comfy as a 3-Series when in Comfort.

The V12VSM is a far more involving beast that demands attention at all times

[12pack]

Interestingly when I was considering exchanging the V12V for a V12VsM I made the rounds and drove a 570GT which I could use as a daily as well. I just had a hard time with the turbo lag. I have heard the 540C is worse in that regard. Ended up keeping the V12V and got a Cayenne hybdrid daily instead - sure is a lot easier to get into

[AdamV12V]

Well there are now only 3 V12VSM's left for sale on the AMused website, and one of those is the Spitfire special ed (so not really valid to count as its a special in a totally different price point) - and I don't expect to see many more ex-demo cars coming on.

Could be the time to snap up one of these amazing and future classic cars!

[Upperworks]

Anyone know why the hwm roadster isn't listed on AM?

[AdamV12V]

Upperworks said:

Anyone know why the hwm roadster isn't listed on AM?

Wasn't there a post a few weeks ago when it was listed at above list and then returned unsold - something to do with AM stepping in and stopping somebody flipping it...