AMG Hammer Sideways In The Rain !! (And a Factory Tour) - /CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS

Quick video this, but it's not every day you get a spin in a factory owned AMG Hammer. We also had a trip around the factory at Affalterbach and saw some other cool stuff.

[@die4race]

This guy can drive , not easy to take such unique car into a corner while drifting it in wet conditions and with such confidence , respect !

[@scrappydogfinance8434]

He is a retired forumula 1 driver...

[@larrymanning5925]

And being an automatic also. He must have good insurance.

[@j4cko56]

@@scrappydogfinance8434 he's not a retired F1 driver...

[@XJRSuper]

@@scrappydogfinance8434 No he isn't, he's not a pro racer. Car control sideways is top tier though.

[@secretsquirrel3793]

Ballsy move indeed. Not sure how happy the folks at AMG would be with a hammered hammer!

[@TeamHURSTOLDSRich]

One of the best looking Benzes ever.

[@jessereed82]

Because it looks like a e36

[@rook1e5]

***** was made a looong before e36..

[@Eric1HBK2]

SEC is sexier

[@hagenm.l.51]

number one:w140 :)

[@hondacrx0]

This and W 126 560 SEC my favorite Benz.

[@elgenetiamzon1062]

"When there's a Hammer in the house, nothing else matters. " I completely agree with this statement!

[@bmwalpina4628]

Wide body, coupe chassis, sound of V8 from Mercedes from '80. That's why I like it!

[@goga511]

Cool to hear this from a BMW fan ;)

[@DrewsTurbo]

The best thing about Chris Harris is he gets to drive the cars we all want to drive. He reviews them with the depth we all would. And he exudes the excitement, joy, passion (and even disappointments) that we would all feel behind the wheel as car guys who love this sort of thing. He really is the representative of us all.

[@mistertee5000]

Mmmmm I want. My uncle used to have a white w124 260E sedan with AMG body kit and monoblocks. He used to pick me up from school and we would just go for a ride. Benz4life since then...

[@EVILSPAWN1003]

My uncle was a raging alcoholic,he used to pick me up after school on his 50cc scooter with a extra headlight mounted up front and we would go for a ride. Usually to the liquershop so he could stock up on cheap whiskey and vodka. 50cc scooters and alcoholism since then......

[@mistertee5000]

John That also sounds fun, actually. More dangerous, but fun.

[@casperandersson108]

Hahahahahha

[@OM-jt9nk]

John: hahah, what a man

[@ziomel105]

I still go back to this video, you know he is real car guy and people at top of this event know it too by letting him drift one of the most unique and fascinating cars. He is our guy that doesn't care about stats and reading the brochures instead he goes to the roots of driving having fun behind the wheel!

[@porfyrus1]

this car is not from this world! this is what i call perfection!

[@shawncweed]

Great review of a great BADASS sinister road machine...Makes my M6 look like a Prius...

[@campanmarius5241]

Mercedes W124 for life !

[@majidabdulislam7306]

i totally agree with you w124 E300 is life

[@Rustam655]

only coupe !!!

[@schwanzelstock1071]

To me the W124 was the first great looking estate I had ever seen in my life.

[@Taco-bomb-GTA]

Респект и Уважуха ! i still prefer the W124 sedan E73 amg V12

[@asderdsaer]

Hope I'll still drive my W124 coupe after I die.

[@conduit242]

THE HAMMER. I have always dreamed they would release a new Hammer. Something so relatively mad that nobody would believe they'd build it. Translation: 1000hp Maybach. Build it. They will come.

[@maX994Q]

Rob Bird the w124 is a E-class, so lets keep the tradition..it's a great idea btw

[@Twiggyay]

@@maX994Q The W213 is does not deserve such a treatment.

[@timfagan816]

5 years late and we're still waiting......

[@davestopforth]

An E class with the M279 from the S65 would have fit the bill. Brabus proved it worked, but it's too late now.

[@jonas940]

Such a good looking motor, it is why I still have my ol' R129 to cruise on the weekends. A great era of style from Mercedes. Harris is my hero.

[@jzshouse]

The reason I love this segment is because, there is a love for the older generation automobiles. Where newer cars come from..all about the roots!

[@canayhan2414]

best amg wheels ever made.

[@Mmonohcrome]

Can Ayhan BMW is much better.. lol no manual transmission so it's shit

[@simonjensen92]

+Uber Reloader I don't think he know's what he's talking about..

[@SuperOMGLOLROFL]

Mmonohcrome Why did you even come and watch this video?

[@Mmonohcrome]

bcos I wanna laught

[@SuperOMGLOLROFL]

Mmonohcrome Actually we laugh at you for your stupidity and how ridicilous you are lol.

[@ufx808]

If Thor drove a car it would be a Hammer!

[@digitalkoh]

And he could use as one, too.

[@georgkilianbraunig5877]

so undeniably true

[@1990Thunderbolt]

Iron Man: Audi! Captain America: BMW! Thor: Mercedes Benz!

[@hondacrx0]

Didn't know Thor was a pimp

[@Marcello2005]

@@1990Thunderboltwhy would cap drive a German car?

[@Asdasty]

That serious face at the end lol

[@bend1483]

I'd pull a pretty serious face if I was drifting a factory owned rare car, in the wet, on a public road lol

[@jayo503]

the 500E was a special breed as well. I am one of the few lucky American owners of a C43 AMG. AMG really knows how to make an exhaust note sound sexy.

[@madtonesbr]

Love it! I have an SL600 from those years and the first thing I need to do is cut the muffler out. Wish I had an AMG-style exhaust to throw on it because it's way too quiet for me.

[@charliemurphy5507]

jayo503 The 500E was built by Porsche

[@Taco-bomb-GTA]

Chris Harris is blessed , spend his entire life driving the most desirable cars in the world!!!

[@paweszetela7741]

This car will never get old fucking amazing AMG HAMMER !

[@ericbritton9346]

I remember when I was a kid in the late 80s early 90s, staying at my grandma house and my next door neighbor's friends across the street had three black W124 Mercedes-Benz AMG models. One was the Hammer AMG coupe, a sedan, and the estate wagon version. I freaked out when I always see those cars. I had an awesome childhood oh, those were the days.

[@ryanjonathanmartin3933]

Bruh... you are so blessed XDD

[@nastraightsix]

I absolutely love everything that Drive publishes! Thank you for such amazing videos, stories, & personalities!

[@AdelJeffreyJeffreysAuto]

w124 when Mercedes were built to last.

[@mikeicee]

I've owned a lot of E-Class models and the W212 is built to last, Ive got 150K on my E350 and only motor mounts needed to be replaced. Solid car.

[@hindukerma]

w123 when Mercedes were built to last.

[@1973833]

W124 250D:)

[@Daniel-dm9xp]

250k on my 300TD

[@TheTurpin1234]

my 92 300D TurboDiesel only has 259,000 miles. Put 10,000 on it since April

[@mweinerich]

Thanks Chris, for all the hard work. I love how your reviews come very near to what it would be to actually drive all these exquisite automobiles.

[@maxouheirerre8646]

After ten years im still here watching this piece of art

[@AdrianGarcia-yw1gq]

That moment when your dream car is a amg w124 hammer instead of a ferrari

[@amirkhanamiri3779]

well, you have good taste sir

[@davidcetrez4417]

Hey Bongo 08. Do you still have youre hammer? That would be amazing!

[@kylebuschhasover200winsinn5]

Why would your favorite car be a Ferrari

[@hondacrx0]

F40 is my dream car.

[@aftrnoon_ac]

@@kylebuschhasover200winsinn5 Why would your comment sound stupid? Becasue it does

[@boheyo]

Wow I didn't know they built Hammer CEs too. Gorgeous.

[@minicooperfan16]

I could watch Chris Harris all day.

[@Nikolayski1337]

Im a BMW guy but damn, look at that benz! Piece of art!

[@vitezsavozdovca2692]

I am BMW fan,my first car was a BMW E30 325,now I drive E39 528,but huge respect for W124. There are 3 or 4 cars from Mercedes line who i will love to own,and they are SL 500 from 90's,W124,W126 SEC coupe,G class from 200,E190 2.5 liter from 90's :)

[@atinowiel]

Good choices pal

[@vitezsavozdovca2692]

Leo Scherhag Thank you my friend :)

[@matthewhigashyama3316]

but the 280 sl though...

[@vitezsavozdovca2692]

Matthew Higashyama W113 SL model? It's nice,but i dont see me in it. Great looking car,but it's more for some 60-70 year old guy then for me with 25 :) But 300 SEL from 1971 heeh,that's something els :))

[@ConflictMedia]

300SL :D

[@kfjfjfjewlsls]

I have a w124 300E coupe, this video made me happy :). Also its a manual so no hard thunks for me!

[@yongseng4743]

How lucky are you for having a manual 300se coupe.

[@jimidean]

There we go. Yeah, I'm kind of in heaven now. I remember when the Hammer came out and my dad had been driving a couple S class for 10 years. I was in love with them, my total dream car!

[@DonnyTrent5533]

The stiff as hell throttle cable and that hard thump in the chest at every gear change in the automatics are actually two of my favourite features of 1980's Mercs.

[@MeKo]

Hammer the M117 300E engine with AMG touch, instead of M119 the 500E had. True AMG engine for the Benz. The car that broke the 300 km/h mark. #1 on my wish list.

[@iamdwyanecardiff]

Good thing it's coming in Forza Horizon 4

[@TheHire99]

I never knew about this car from AMG....what a badass looking machine....omg. That red hot turbo on the engine was pretty cool, crazy how they put the engines through those kinds of tests.

[@mornadu]

Got a S124 E class from 87 myself. Sleek, classic and indestructible. 3 litre diesel with 580 000 km on the odometre and still runs like a beaute. Love 123, 124 chassis mercs!

[@sandrarios2496]

If I had just a bit more disposable income to be able to buy my ideal car, I'd go directly to AMG and have them build me an SLS gullwing car, with all the Black Series bits: The extra power, the lighter back-bone, the lighter titanium exhaust, suspension, etc. but without any of the aero bits, so the car retains the subtle gorgeous lines of a standard SLS AMG, which is almost a perfect modern-day interpretation of the Merc 300SL gullwing cars of the 1950s. So basically all the go-faster bits, but without the Black Series aero that makes the car a bit too much boy-racer-ish. Especially that mini GT3 fixed wing on the back. So again, the majority of the performance Black Series bits (i.e. sans the aero bits, but with all the other upgrades) and the clean shape of a standard SLS AMG. And definitely a silver exterior, with a red interior. So when my finances finally allow it, that is the exact car I'm going to order. Get ready for my build sheet AMG!

[@mornadu]

Too bad they stopped making it

[@sandrarios2496]

mornadu Yeah, but I can find a nice pre-owned one in the colors I want, low miles, and they said they can do the treatment on an existing SLS, so I'm good there if I decide that's the treat I want to get. Still up in the air about it, but I'll decide soon. It's sad too, because I just don't like the new GT. It looks like a chubby, oddly proportioned Mercedes version of an F-Type. Just my opinion. I'm sure it's a great drive, but it's no SLS.

[@DoriFord]

Sandra Rios FYI, they stopped making SLS cause the sales pretty much sucked. In terms of looks it sucked too. It may resemble a great car, but it's not beautiful, it's just well made.

[@Antifaith29]

DoriFord You cant outright say something isnt beautiful. Entirely subjective. Obviously Sandra thinks it is so if ( or when) she finally gets around to buying it, in her eyes, she'll have bought a beautiful car. Even if you ( or whoever else) thinks it's not. Personally Its middle of the road ( ish) for me but again, entirely subjective.

[@DoriFord]

Antifaith29 Shit man, you said nothing, you know? I'm a little of a car designer, so I gotta SEE what's good and what's bad, as I can feel what's gonna be liked and what's not. I have to have a good taste in cars, and this is what I'm judging from. If people would be judging from your standpoint, Chrysler Airflow wouldn't have been so bad at sales as well as Edsel....

[@lukatsiklauri8034]

got it in recomendeds when its coming in forza :D

[@martin72345]

Its nice to see Chris not going on about spec after spec etc, but just enjoying himself. There are many facets to motor journalism, but what Chris seems to bring across through all of it is the enjoyment of driving... and that's why its so good to watch his videos. I enjoy Chris's videos for the vicarious pleasure it brings.

[@mchristr]

Big engine, small car. It never gets old. Thanks Chris.

[@Davidovar34]

+mchristr I would not call this a small car, lol.

[@markm0000]

+Davidovar34 have you seen a w124 e class? They're tiny compared to the modern c class. This car is very small and has a ton of power. It doesn't really matter though. Most remaining examples of the Hammer have died or put away in someones collection. I wish I could buy one.

[@cupofmozzarella]

I bought my first car last week, a W124. I plan on making it look like Hammer when I fix a couple of problems.

[@h2oaddict28]

Don't try making it look like the hammer ffs...

[@cupofmozzarella]

+h2oaddict28 I have moved over from that idea, just AMG stuff. Still close.

[@h2oaddict28]

+mazdarati2 good :)

[@cupofmozzarella]

+h2oaddict28 Yeah it turns out that even replica Hammer kits are insanely expensive.

[@tahbibahmed5065]

mazdarati2 you could but make sure it's fast like a hammer before you make it look like one..

[@Paclik]

Awesome video Chris! But there is one more great car from that era, it's the Opel Omega Lotus a.k.a. Lotus Carlton. It will be amazing if you can test drive this very rare car. Your loyal fan, Paco :)

[@HPGruener]

One of my favorite videos on this channel.

[@littletraveller5428]

W124 is my favourite. So rare, this and the convertible version.

[@SimbaTheGreat]

I'd own this along with a 560 SEC AMG, an E46 M3, and a testarossa.

[@atos.nympha3451]

Simba TheGreat do you own a gas station? this your collection will work perfectly fine

[@rolux4853]

The M117 560 engine is amazing, but the successor is even better. I have the M119 in my 500SL and it’s beyond amazing!

[@lariwoo]

If i had a hammer i'd hammer in the morning. i'd hammer in the evening all over this land!!!

[@vandal1182]

One of the most iconic cars is the history of cars. Pure 90s German perfection.

[@mayamanign]

People who know just give you a wet smile when you reference the Merc Hammer. Legend in sheet metal.

[@MichaelFrancis222]

mos def of car journalism

[@dvamateur]

Those were beautiful days of Mercedes. Truly evocative, like a Ferrari, or Lamborghini. I mean, really. Today? I won't comment...

[@dvamateur]

Mortalomena Yeah, I fully agree with your last sentence. Does Mercedes, or is that BMW who makes engine sound generated from the loudspeakers inside? Talking about artificial things... I think this is ridiculous.

[@dvamateur]

Mortalomena Fine, if that's the LFA that does the piping of engine sound into the cabin, that's fine with me. I don't like Lexus, I don't like paddle shifters, and I don't like LCD dashboards, and yet the LFA grew on me for some reason. Anyway, piping real engine noise is fine. But playing back sound sample through car stereo? I think this is below cheesy.

[@dvamateur]

Mortalomena Straight six is a beautiful configuration. I find it disappointing that more and more things become computer simulated. It's like pushing adult entertainment in favor of real woman. Sure, for some it make sense. But if one has a choice, it seems rather silly to go for emulation.

[@finemperor3694]

+Andrew Piatek It's not fake sound. It's gathered and amplified and pumped in

[@finemperor3694]

Mortalomena Im, not sure if you're agreeing or choosing to be ignorant. But that's literally how it works... you can research it yourself.

[@smoketalktv4541]

A simple look, yet so elegant

[@steinbeisser1976]

My Dream when i was a Child. Had tears in my Eyes.......

[@ciprianchirilov1039]

I feel you brother. The hammer is the real deal. No fancy stuff just pure engineering perfection

[@LynxStarAuto]

Just a legend.

[@coxsen999]

A VERY real legend though

[@LynxStarAuto]

Absolutely. I have had the privilege of servicing this engine. Though it was in a W124 chassis sedan.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Tuned is an average of 10 minutes per episode. That's our target, and that's what data suggests we should be hitting. Some are slightly shorter, but most are at least 1-2 minutes longer.

[@zaynegrey2219]

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[@caysonpierce2515]

@Zayne Grey instablaster =)

[@zaynegrey2219]

@Cayson Pierce thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site through google and Im trying it out atm. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.

[@zaynegrey2219]

@Cayson Pierce it did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thank you so much you saved my account :D

[@caysonpierce2515]

@Zayne Grey glad I could help xD

[@ikaru007]

Dam I would give everything I have right now fir that HAMMER! What an awesome video bringing back this unique beast from the past!

[@pistonpoweruk]

Excellent Chris, always had a soft spot for that car. What a tool.

[@Driver_88]

Back when drive what at it's best..

[@bmwalpina4628]

Chris, why don't you test some Alpina from 80s or 90s? Maybe Alpina B8 4.6? I'm sure many fans are waiting for that :)

[@alexandrmelichar]

Still not so good ass hammer

[@maxouheirerre8646]

B6 S was more interesting or b7 turbo and hartge h35

[@samspace81]

The original Hammer! Love my 06 E55 AMG. Shes got soul

[@TheCluelessEnthusiast]

My w124 is basically the poor mans version of this hammer 😂😂 I'm so jealous right now. Lol. Good to see a rare classic getting driven like this. It's mesmerizing watching it powerslide

[@gureno19]

there is one parked up in Islington that i drive past daily, has a cover on it most of the time. Had absolutely no idea what it was called until i saw this video pop up either! just assumed it was a wide body kit on an old Mercedes!

[@tagheuerwoods6241]

+gureno19 You're such a lucky guy ! I would go crazy If one day I had to see a Hammer !

[@vloraboy2019]

shit bro, what a coincidence. i live at heavenwood.

[@xxthehuskycaboosexx]

best looking benz ever, no ifs ands or buts about it.

[@chazmuska]

Best looking car ever...and it was before my time I could even drive!

[@keeturbo]

Sweet Hammer of .... That thing is special!

[@m.r.9127]

THAT FACE THO 4:26

[@carlshneebly7136]

Es ist der Hammer.

[@pimpedvw]

Great description and great driving Chris. Keep em coming!

[@alexpeak16]

Gotta be one of the best looking AMG models! Love the engine noise too!!

[@ianfitz-simon3336]

Hey Chris, why on earth didn't you drive my E60 Estate car, I left it at Richards place for a couple of months

[@thevillageidiot70]

Wow. I wonder how different to drive is it compared to a normal w124?

[@haersou]

w124 god tier

[@vancehibberd1546]

Always loved this shape.. especially the wide body version with a thumping V8 ❤

[@MetalacBezRuzine]

such a magnificent machine, I absolutely love it

[@alkeshgohil9461]

Phat ride

[@V59971]

They don't make Proper AMGs anymore

[@Kav3h]

Always loved the Hammer, and a coupe version, just awesome. Damn you rain!

[@Slonya23]

Like always, It's a pleasure to watch your videos, thanks !!

[@NESherv]

No, Chris Harris doesn't do coke. He does cars.

[@mitchelcox1387]

Only problem is SEC comes in AUTO only!

[@godzioevo]

Have you owned a Mercedes before?

[@VitC4Cumdwns]

godzioevo Yeh, a few now why?

[@godzioevo]

Then you should know you don't need a manual to enjoy driving a fast mercedes.

[@joshritz102]

Not to mention if you want a fast car it's not an SEC, you take a 560 SEC, take the M119 out of that and throw it into a 107C chassis essentially creating a 560 SLC. That my friends is a fast car.

[@aldejohn5839]

godzioevo Few cars do need them to be fun...but who gives a shit? It's still more fun to row your own, no matter how in love with the badge you are.

[@sampochin]

Again 10/10 one my all time favorite cars, especially the convertible version of this

[@andrewnikki2601]

Respect to this Man, a great driver and has the same taste as I do, I'm Italian myself and the amg hammer and F40 are in the top 3 for me, much love

[@jamesrudd8637]

is that all for the review? I was expecting a bit more to be honest.

[@alexmahoney1826]

is it just me or does the car look like an e36.

[@awsomephillip]

+Alex Mahoney you have got to be kidding !!

[@sigmaoctantis_nz]

+Alex Mahoney I was about to say the same thing, it does from the rear at least.

[@importcamel03]

+Alex Mahoney +Sigma Octanis the W124 came a half a decade before the e36 though. The W124 was in 85' and the e36 in 90'.

[@benzkeavantgarde2824]

One big muscle! Inside and outside. 🤤

[@arnaudvelter]

This is why we like Harris, he owns a 599GTB but can still feel like he's in heaven when driving a '86 oldskool Hammer.

[@muhammadhaziq7849]

Is AMG another company that customize Mercedes cars?

[@bluecapone]

Yup. Kind of like how ford had svt.

[@ZesPak]

It was, now it's basically to Mercedes what the M division is to BMW.

[@eddiesanchez2293]

If i had the money I would make it manualXD!!!

[@joshuagodsey3731]

Eddie Sanchez fuck off not everything needs to be a god damn manual juat leave it original

[@eddiesanchez2293]

Joshua Godsey bet you drive auto huh? lol

[@joshuagodsey3731]

Eddie Sanchez yah I sure fucking do my camaro is a auto but my two quads are manuals

[@eddiesanchez2293]

Joshua Godsey k

[@pfflyer15]

this man is my hero, old school and classy. he understands a good drive

[@bimmerlife5452]

CHRIS YOUR ARE ON LUCKY DUDE DRIFTING THAT SICK ASS BENZ AMG BENZ THATS THE BEST YEAR AND MAKE EVER MADE

[@meady200]

These Harris videos are just getting better and better!

[@christianfririksson3828]

Ive watched this video about 6 time,such a beautiful car

[@d0nn13br45k0]

The car is great of course... but I really love the way you share your passion .. and THAT is important !! Great video Thanks !

[@logwind]

Loved this. Great looking and sounding ride.

[@onethoupower]

bad ass car, love the video.. had to watch twice!

[@DraegerRacing]

chris....great video again!!!! thank you so much!

[@eoink8219]

I have the Otto 1:18 Hammer ! Love it an absolutely fantastic car in every way !

[@StudenRS]

What he says about the throttle is so true, the gearbox aswell....I wish I had a V8 in my w124 coupé..but the solid feel and the ride make up for alot, I can live with 136 HP

[@ErikMartijn]

Please do more of the longer videos, I really enjoyed those. There are enough short youtube clips, you guys can really make a difference here!

[@60degreev12]

Great writeup Harris: "People wander around in clean uniforms..."!

[@TheKizzyfish]

I had to replay the last 10 seconds (Chris perfectly oversteering the beast!) about 20 times! That is absolutely the best video on how to steer a car I have ever seen...sod the motor!!! lol Chris...bloody marvellous mate ;) p.s. fancy teaching me how to do that properly!!! lol

[@skuz34]

i dont know how you do it mr. harris, but every week its like oh another uptight german car sure i'll watch it but meh, and then by the end im engrossed in it, you have a way to bring out the excitement in the most expected cars, good job on another great episode