Can I drive the cheapest V12 in the country from Scotland to London on one tank of fuel?

Is it possible to drive my 6 litre V12 BMW 760Li across the UK using only one tank of fuel? From the highest point in the UK (Ben Nevis, Scotland) to the tallest building (The Shard, London) all without a stop for fuel...

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[levisanderson]

Best video you’ve made yet! Cannot imagine the effort gone into making this video, the planning, the cinematography, driving for 12 hours. You deserve far more subscribers than you have. Keep it up Joel!

[HighPeakAutos]

Excellent video. That’s the best thing I’ve seen on YouTube for a long time. Didn’t think you’d make it. Did anyone else notice it only started raining when you got to Manchester? 😂

[DerKaktusAvant]

In this car around 55 to 60mph is probably the most efficient. So on a long open road accelerating very slowly is actually less efficient as you are spending more time at less efficient speeds. It is much better to accelerate at a decent pace (obviously not very fast) up to 50 to 60 mph and then cruise there.

Efficient driving isn't driving slowly, its driving as close to the optimum speed as much as you can, the less braking the better, hit the corners hard!

[FastDriver]

I never, ever watch videos all the way through if they are longer than 15 minutes, but I watched this all the way! That was a brilliant video- well done!

[chocolatechaser]

This reminds me of those top gear challenges with Jeremy clarkson and the rest... nostalgic.

Well done, an excellent video!

[AdamHTA]

20 year old 6.0 V12 makes it from scotland to London on one recharge, yet brand new electric car runs out after 100 miles. Progress!

[joshjack]

Reminds me of the old TG episode where Jezza went from London to Edinburgh and back to London again on a single tank in a V8 diesel Audi A8! Another cracking vid

[jjwiggy]

This was such a fun video to be part of! What a car, what an incredible journey. Thanks for inviting me bro 👍

[dutchb.]

Absolutely brilliant! Loved it mate, especially the "BMW-Assistant" part; nailed it

[dabassixs]

I actually really liked the Skit, and I am an original Top Gear supporter from 2002. Well done Sir, love From South Africa

[Dave-in-France]

"Have you ever driven in a third world country like Scotland" - Way to go Joel, how to win friends and influence people.

[beigemanalishi]

I did Notts to Fort William 11 years ago in my '88 730i manual and j-u-s-t got 30 mpg. I filled up at that same Esso and worked it out. I also stayed at that same hotel and got the shits that night from the French onion soup. :-o

[Joshuamaverick]

The production value of your videos have got so much better. The camera angles, cinematography and cringey jokes 😆. Keep it up mate!

[fluffyty]

Excellent video! Taking my E38 V12 on a 610 mile road trip this weekend and hoping to do it on one tank. This has given me hope! Nothing better than a V12 7 for a long trip.

[Dr.Bob]

Cool! Never expected a 760 to reach that far.. as for the wipers: maybe rain-x as a sponsor for the next video??

[robboy]

Watched all the way through, absolutely cracking video. Its a massive testiment to the good old internal combustion engine. Bollocks to electric vehicles I say. I'm sure this took a lot of time and effort and it definitely shows, really impressive video from start to finish. The old 760 looks incredible.

[dillons_cars]

Never thought I'd watch a 36 minute video on a 7 series, only watch 15 minute videos usually and don't even get through those. I'd love to see more videos like this, you have earnt a subscriber!

[johnpriest]

What’s not to thoroughly enjoy, rare beast of a car, the likes of which might not be with us much longer, epic trip, tense challenge. I started watching a while ago when I was consider a Z4. Channel is 1st class. Keep up the exceptional work.

[sks]

One of the small pleasures in life, is being able to drive a "BMW" on a scenic route. I know these cars break, but still...that note of that V12 enjoying the beautiful leather...
Glorious!

[JanWalzer]

Often a misconception is, that by accelerating very slowly you can save fuel. Its essentially more efficient, to accelerate normally until you reach your rolling speed. You will spend more fuel for a shorter time this way, instead of accelerating slowly for a loooong time. Of course, doing nearly a burnout to get to 30 in 1sek isn't helping either. There's a sweet spot of acceleration, you have to find. Especially in these stop-n-go traffic this can save you a little bit more.
Nevertheless guys, well done job. Nice car, nice plan, well executed, congrats!