Ferrari Monza vs McLaren Elva vs Aston Martin Speedster - £3.6m, 2,300bhp mega test | Top Gear
What do you build for the billionaire who has 12 of everything? Supercars with no windscreen, no roof, and no rationale. Welcome, then, to the Speedsters holy trinity: the Ferrari Monza vs McLaren Elva vs Aston Martin Speedster. For one breezy day the ultimate speedsters are ours. So we went to Scotland - a place known for constant sunshine. Not. Now let a very wind/hail burned Jack Rix guide you around this £3.6 million, 2,300bhp trio and work out if they’re utterly pointless, or absolutely brilliant.
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3:18 A bubble of WHAT?! Oh phew. I had to listen to it twice to hear it correctly with that accent. And there again at 12:08 I just cannot unhear it.
I’m thinking the same thing
was looking for this comment
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Calm 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I still don’t know wtf he said, I had to read the comments to make sure lol
He said bubble of cum
The way this episode was shot, presented and edited is mind blowing. And the most impressive thing is at the end when you see credits and realize couple of people made this masterpiece. You really don’t need a proper television crew to create awesomeness. Well done Top Gear!
Topgear has one of the greatest cinematographers in a show.
@@azifazeez I heard a lot of them moved over to The Grand Tour after the original trio left in 2015 though.
@@norwegiantechnolover i don't think that has decreased top gears quality either.
If only the TV show was more like this I'd watch it again.
Old top gear fan. This video sucked! It was 30mins of a man blabbing on about the cars when all us fans really want is some quality driving and noises. BOOO
This video shows how Jack Rix shouldn‘t be underestimated as a presenter/reviewer. Chris Harris’ pieces are just astonishing, but Rix does an amazing and underrated job too.
He is better than Chris Harris Harris adds drama n theatre mostly overdoes it
He needs to replace mcguinness.
I wish he wouldn't try to sound like Hamster so much. It's cringeworthy
Nothing about Chris Harris is astonishing 😅😅😅 he’s good but come on. I actually enjoyed this a lot more than recent, extra bitter Chris Harris. I appreciate his position and all the crap he has to put up with don’t get me wrong, but this was refreshing and great.
And he's insecure about his height....
"Bespoke glasses made to military spec ballistics protection" Yes I have a set of those, their called 'safety glasses'.
He's commenting on the way McLaren market them ...
This was better than everything that has been on actual top gear tv show in years. No idea why they don't fire the other two pricks and just have an hour of this and Chris Harris Drives a week
I know right, they should listen to the fans.
@@mohammadrasoulfard-habibi3066 because not everyone that watches top gear are massive car nerds they want to have a laugh too
wow yall managed to make a boring review of the holy trinity of speedstars. respect
@@CoolWestCologne you’ve completely missed the point, if it was the main three on top gear presenting the speedsters it has a balance of comedy and technical. That’s why they are paired together
Because the current trio are rating well among normal people and not just internet car nerds
That Ferrari is ravishingly gorgeous.
Indubitably
I concur
reminds me of speed racer
Especially in other specs . I believe Gordon Ramsey has a black one ... that one looks killer
So im the only one who doesn't like the way it looks, too clean for me.
Ayyyy, its me in the window at 6:50, enjoyed serving you lot coffee and bacon rolls
Well I hope they enjoyed your coffee and bacon rolls.
yea ..how do i book suite at that pplace man..or should i ask which room should i book
A true professional
Nice, an R6 Player? XD
@@KA-gy2il how could you tell?
Aston Martin replaced Porsche in the “other” Holy Trinity. 😭
Not just in this... Valkyrie and the lack of a new Ferrari, McLaren, Porsche model...
hell no!
Porsche needs to replace that 918
@@davel7037 they did confirm it But it won't be here for a few years
@@davel7037 918 is not that old why would you replace it now.
Between this video and the 3 part video Carfection made about the F1, 911 GT1, and the CLK GTR This week has been a good one for car content 😍
i think those 3 Carfection videos and this are simply the classiest automotive content of the year
Especially since these all are cars that have rarely been eviewed before
@@tistarrak242 let alone at the same time
I thought it was just me thinking “wow this has been a great week for car content”. Glad I saw this
"Buffeting", "What a machine!" - a touch of the old exists in the new ;)
Yes, but I don’t think they should be saying the words from the boys
@@austintrajkovski3007 I heard them say "what a machine" on the TV and had the same thought
@@austintrajkovski3007 you're saying it as if they're trademarked 😂
@@vianhoho19 Exactly. yOu CaN't SaY aNy WoRdS tHeY eVeR sAiD dErP
@@vianhoho19 search up ‘buffeting’ and the first result is literally James May. its not exactly a coincidence is it
I have to say this guy is growing on me. He is really not bad at reviewing cars. With a small hint of comedy.
He’s been the best presenter of the team since he appeared.
Yep, i agree
I would definitely want to see a race series with this kind of cars like the old time
There is a race series with these it’s called F1
@@PL3AYRE this is pretty retarded
Go Speedracer go!
These cars would fit right into Speed Racer wouldn’t they?
Holy shit, I see it
I seem to remember that the Mark V had a windshield.
The look and livery of the Monza definitely evokes “Racer X.” 😎
Wow that makes the cars 10x cooler
I wish Hammond James and Jeremy do a trio trip in this 🖤
you didn't have to do them like that😭😭😭😭😭😂😂
God just give it up already. There's grand tour with those three on there. You don't have to watch these videos if those three aren't here 😂
Yeah its been forever. All these old top gear comments, fishing for likes
hammond wouldnt get insured in one of those
The SLR Sterling Moss would've been a nice addition to this.
I agree and it would be the best looking of the lot
The footage at 13:30 is epic and shows how difficult it must have been to film. Well done for getting all three together.
I think with the “holy trinity” we have another associations ;)
Which Holy Trinity is better: the Hypercar Holy Trinity with Clarkson, May and Hammond or the Speedster Trinity with the latest presenters?
Yeah that's what started the term in relation to cars. I fairly sure everyone is aware already. Catch up mate
@@matthewsimpson3998 Carfection's 90's Trinity tops them all IMO. In answer to your question though, the Hypercar Trinity was more impressive. These Speedsters are just re-skinned, marked-up specials.
Three 12 year old, middle aged men with hypercars. That's the association with "holy trinity" that we know of. 😍
Watch The Grand Tour then?
These cars are so damn cool. Needs side exausts so you can hear them more.
Yes ridiculous and amazing cars 😁⛽🚘
That’s a very good point
Just like a Shelby Cobra 😁
There's a car callec SLR Stirling Moss, and it's still the better car compared those 3.
I think this is the first time I’ve been interested in the new format of Top Gear since Clarkson, May and Hammond left. This is the kind of stuff we want. A trio of some of the most exotic cars being tested with a humorous touch.
The SP2 takes me way back to when I used to watch Speed Racer cartoon show. I really love the spec on that Elva (gold & white). Would be cool to see them battle it out on circuit. The Aston speedster is surprisingly just as cool. I'm not a billionaire so I can't get all 3. It's a tie between SP2 & Elva. Imho
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Possibly the best video on top ear I’ve watched in years. Amazing job Jack Rix.
I like how the Elva has the same paint scheme as Elvis' McLaren Elva from "Spinout".
Well spotted, Sir
@@75KoDe I saw it as couple of times. It was in the car collection of a guy in Denver. :-).
can we just appreciate that these cars actually exist, in today's age?
Open top V12s are the stuff of dreams. What a film this is.
Love these Videos with Jack. Himself and Harris are now top gear!
Yea... no. Top Gear ended with Clarkson, Hammond, and May ARE Top Gear... The End.
@@theomills7025 then why you here?
@@theomills7025 bro, it’s been 6 years. Give it up already. Clarkson, Hammond, and May have their own thing now. Go watch that instead of whining here.
@@theomills7025 don't you get tired of crying about the same damn thing since the dawn of time?
@@theomills7025 you don't have to be here...the end
7:02 The engine start of that Ferrari SP-2 is simply one mean V12 Machine
Well done, the comparison I never thought I needed. And as always he makes the presentation come alive.
Scotland + Aston + Ferrari + Mc + Caterham: Is it the most amazing TopGear video ever?
The Editing is amazing 👏
you mean when they show us each car going down the same stretch of road 3 times and then in the other direction as well? couldn´t they afford more than 200m of closed road?
The camera work isn't bad too...
These 3 cars are just absolute masterpieces, I don't care what others think, the jump in design, styling and character of these amazing pieces of engineering is why I love cars!!!
the monza sp1 & sp2 also come with special berluti helmet and sunglasses along with loro piana overalls comprising trousers and bomber jacket and a pair of berluti oxford shoes.....
Now this is the Top Gear that I love! Great job team!
Only top gear can make such videos with those rare cars in 1 video🔥🔥❤️
Carfection just did a video on the McLaren F1, Porsche 911 GT1, and Mercedes CLK GTR. Yeah. I know. They're just 25 years late.
bias bias
And The Grand Tour of course.
All 3 of them belong in the outskirts of Monaco but definitely not in Scotland.
Not really. Speedsters are a British racing thing mate
Admittedly, the old top gear was so much more entertaining but, after watching a season of Car Trek, this one episode was a whole lot better than a whole season of Car Trek.
In my opinion I think the old crew's time was up. They would've ended it about this time too if they stayed on because they're just finished their old show.
The old Top Gear was a Comedy show with Cars, this is a Car show with some jokes
@@Alex-mp5xe nah. New top gear is just meh. I just want to watch Chris Harris. Been watching been since Chris Harris on Cars.
@@hansdietrich83 @VibrantGm it is still less of a car show than what you can see on Carwow, Hagerty, Carthrottle etc.
Who scheduled this?! The man got blasted by the snow :( 🤣
Great piece! Never been a Jack Rix fan, but this clip was really well done.
The cinematic shots and the color grading isn't appreciated enough 🔥
So well done, as you'd expect from Top Gear. Brilliant scenery with beautiful cars and a fantastic presenter, what more could you want?
Possibly one of the best top gear videos! Amazingly exotic cars, wonderful location and expert review. Oh! And no silly stunts! Only top gearhead content! Thanks! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Monza ❤️
I love how luxury brands constantly find new ways to sell the same car to the same people and yet they succeed and with that comes magnificent videos like this one with stupid great inspiring cars. I wouldn't mind getting scammed into one of these too, especially the Ferrari but the mclaren in gold is spectacular
My favorite is the Aston but the Caterham is such a steal for the money 🤩
this trio might go down as some of the coolest cars in history.
Well done Jack, you can show the grandkids that one!
I love the Aston and Ferrari. But if I were a multi millionaire I'd go for the Ferrari. Thanks.
By god, that was an amazing journey! Thanks so much for grouping these three fantasies together. A spiritual thrust of adrenaline. Just what I live for. As raw yet as angelic as a modern car gets. Wonderful segment.
Took the windshield and frame out of my TR6 to get them replaced or repainted. Drove it around without for a week with a snowmobile helmet. Some of the most fun I've had!
This is the kind of video i did not expect from top gear in 2021.
Actually, for the billionaires, it's all about having something that almost nobody else can afford. That's it really. Most will be garage queens coz the super rich, well they'd rather be in something much more comfortable.
True. These are special occasion cars, not many people get the opportunity to sit in a vehicle as open to the elements and as powerful as these vehicles. And only multi-millionaires can afford to have these sitting in garages most of the time.
I was waiting for this video for months !!!!! Although that "holy trinity " is for a different era
Excellent motoring journalism! Absolutely loved this. After all that, it's the Caterham for me!
I have to say I don't quite get this category of car. A windscreen seems like a pretty good idea to me. edit: good shout with the Caterham at the end! I thought along similar lines, I'd rather have a Caterham or a Morgan 3-Wheeler.
A whole lot of car. A whole lot of the Highlands. Not much windscreen. Which won your heart?
The Monza, without a doubt.
Should've released a similar video like this of the Holy Trinity in 2015
Monza all day everyday
Ferrari Monza every time
The Monza because of the NA V12 not that it matters, I hate these kinda cars. They're pointless and rarely ever driven. They're garage queens, perfectly pointless and don't even look as good as a normal droptop. If I got one, I'd sell it and use the money to buy something better Looking and usable.
That Monza is not only Gorgeous but sounds sensational as well. Had the good fortune of seeing a SP1 at my local Ferrari dealer the other week. What a car👍👍👍
Great review, having seen 2/3 of these up close they really are stunning machines.
Which did you not see?
This was pretty fantastic, well done!
Amazing cars and a fantastic drive through video Jack. I have not been so rivited to a car review ever. The Aston is a bargain in comparison and each has their own unique details. WOW what a drive that would be.
That quality of the contrast stitching on the McLaren centre arm rest can almost match that of the sewing done by a primary school kid.
Omg how stupid does that pop up thing look on the mclaren lol
looks like an all time highlight
Great job bringing in the Caterham at the end, it brought some perspective to the piece.
I gotta go with the monza it's so beautiful and that v12 is godlike
10:20 - 11:00 Jack, you're in a 800 hp V12 Ferrari, and a Peugeot is catching you.
The Peugeot has a windscreen
Now that's a dream episode!!
good job top gear crew ! enjoyed every min
First Carfection, now Top Gear with the mega tests!
Brilliant video lads
Holy shift! Dream come true.
I spotted you filming these when I came back from a day on Skye. We went through several snow showers and "weather events" that day too. A glorious sight to see those three, not so much the soggy drivers. At least the moody sky made for great photos.
Really well done film!! Wish this is was Top Gear on TV actually was. Wish Chris was part of this too.
The Aston speaks to me the most, lovely looking car.
Agree, me too, looks incredible 👌
loves the Aston looks like DB11 and vantage without a roof, windscreen wipers
Love the Aston from the top view. Very interesting look with the dual ovals.
It looks like a green slug
@@SMlFFY85 pretty damn fast for a slug
Beautiful Cinematography
It's about living. It's about driving. Thank you for this video.
The colour on the mclaren is amazing
Ferrari looks like the actual “speed racer” car.. love it 👍
The only occasion I know of where you put keys in a bowl and nobody loses.
Even the video is attractive to see, the BG sceneries are awesome.And the Cars are COOL❤️Great work👍👍👍cant explain in words🔥🔥🔥.
Great video and very nice presentation... Jack superb
3:18 "What Mclaren calls a bubble of _____ ." Me: WHAT DID HE SAY! Oh! "Calm". We don't pronounce "Calm" in America, like the Brits do. *And then the shot cuts to a bunch of small white stuff hitting Jack in the face, while he is screaming.
Can't beat Ferrari's naturally aspirated V12.
Only a Zonda can rival it
@@khaosking2937 And imo, Vantage Zagato. Personally I think that's the best sounding V12 in any roadcar ever.
@@F1ll1nTh3Blanks ouuu great choice.
After a long long time, I loved this auto-vid. Cars were so posh & beautiful and of course a distant dream.
Brilliant review and filming 👍
Monza and Aston because V12!
The Aston from the top view is gorgeous
Spectacular video, what an event. Good job
This is a great way to show one of the best cars great content love it💯💯
Definitely would want the monza over the others
The big question here is how do you wash them?
🤔
if you can afford these cars, you can probably afford someone to give it a professional makeover when needed :D
If yuo can afford them , and chaffeur will them by hand for yuo .
Ahhh a return to classic Top Gear review. Wish the original 3 were conducting this.....am thankful regardless for this return to form.
The Caterham was a nice surprise at the end. Plus, they come in assembly kit form.
"that's right the Elva can out run the rain" got me good 😂😂😂😂😂
Weren’t McLaren going to make 399 Elva’s? Then cut it to 249. Now 149? Sounds like there wasn’t enough interest but pretending to be exclusive.
McLaren flooded their lineup people are less interested if the car is going to have a new replacement in 15 minutes
i guess mclarens ultimate series expiration date is too short / too fast , in few months another will come out
Great video, nice to see the Caterham.
Great episode! I'd take a caterham over the other 3 any day 😍 But actually I'd get the least powerful caterham, for driving pleasure's sake
Jack is turning into my favourite top gear presenter/rewiever I feel like he would be a good friend to talk about cars He realy enjoys the cars he drives Good vid
I have to say, when he said the Holy Trinity I was thinking of Jezza, May & Hamster. I miss them. Also 8:02: Shocking panel gaps in the Ferrari. Oof
It may look like a panel gap but it isn't, it's a desgin fetaure from the front of the cockpit all the way to the back and integrates into the rear lights, actually pretty cool if you see it in detail.
It’s not a panel gap😅
Great video, great cinematography
You can smell the air and feel the temperature changing. It's really unique... You know, like you can in any car with the windows down, or a roadster, or motorcycle, or bicycle, or while walking...
Hammond, Flintoff and McGinness would crash the car if this was a top gear or the grand tour episode