BLISTERING PACE! First Nurburgring Laps in My Ferrari 296 GTS

[@jude_6339]

I love how you were smiling about 99% of the whole video and 100% of the time u were driving

[@Shmee150]

Can't stop smiling in this amazing car!

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

Tim’s the kinda guy you can’t help but to smile back by from his love and passion for cars and how they work drive differ from one another lets you know he has earned the respect and admiration from people like him not fortunate enough to get that experience, but the closest we will get to experience. Glad he shares that with us!

[@the_mcmartin]

Honestly the 296 sounds superb when driven in anger. For a V6, very very nice.

[@Elaba_]

He was always smiling?

[@lancairw867]

Ferrari puts soul in their engines ❤

[@Chris-hw4mq]

needs an exhaust its muted

[@chartreux1532]

Ferrari definitely knows how to make a V6 sound amazing In general Italian V6 Engines all sound great Prost & Cheers from Berchtesgaden in the Bavarian Alps

[@rickw8645]

Can’t wait to see the SF XX

[@Shmee150]

Cannot wait for it, big fun ahead!

[@nathandavis5003]

He probably won't drive it just like the Zenvo

[@F1-Passion]

@@nathandavis5003 Can you really blame him not driving that beautiful Zenvo around that track with all the eegits driving around it! I can tell you I don’t I was glad to see he didn’t!

[@_AmarjitSingh]

@@nathandavis5003He drove the Senna, so definitely the sf90 xx stradale will be lapped.

[@thomasburgaud2414]

@@nathandavis5003 His Zenvo has about 4000 miles I think, which is a lot more than many other hypercars that very rarely get driven

[@deltasigma2599]

I think the 296 is the only truly amazing modern Ferrari. Don't get me wrong I know the SF90 and the Purosangue are cool but I think the 296 is just so well done and so chimed in. It holds its own much better than its modern siblings.

[@latbeast]

Get in a tdf

[@iaintdonknow]

​@@latbeast 10 years old?

[@SGFourFiftyR]

I like the 812 platform the most, especially the Comp A but the prices of course are crazy

[@narainmanickam6209]

This spec is one of the better ones I’ve seen because it’s not too much, but it works so well. This and the Triple F collections 296 are just stunning!

[@PulsePersonalTraining]

The second lap was much better both in commentary and driving quality because you were more race-focused. That "talking through your actions" was great.

[@migselv16896]

I drove the 296 GTB yesterday, and the power this thing has is absolutely mindblowing. I understand Tim’s reaction 100% 😂

[@teamvigod]

I test drove the 296 in Scottsdale recently. Fastest car I’ve been in. Just keeps pulling hard even to 140mph++. Recalibrated my sense of speed.

[@dennisbernaerts6488]

It looks really fast, like 100-200 is sick😅

[@HJW018]

I'm loving the switch up from the cold openings to the warm openings of the video. Subtle change but it does give the videos a fresh feeling.

[@Shxroyuki]

I’m so excited to see the spec of the SF90 XX, but I’m pretty sure my favorite Ferrari spec of yours has to be this 296

[@Shmee150]

I think the XX will split opinion, it's a bold spec, like many of my special cars

[@_AmarjitSingh]

⁠@@Shmee150Don't bother with those opinions, it's your car, spec it however you want.

[@supermanblackedition]

@@Shmee150 if you ever run out of ideas for bold colors. Look up the 2015 Toyota Corolla green. One of the most beautiful greens ever made and imagine it with higher quality paint. 😍

[@SuperMauricem]

I have always fancied a Ferrari in candy paint, from the factory that would be truly special

[@Krenisphia]

@@supermanblackedition I reckon Hakone Green is the best green I've seen on a car.

[@DiscoR53]

That last lap you were in the zone, you had extra presence of mind when to back off. Spectacular indeed.

[@MatthewCornish]

Love seeing how your laps have gotten faster and more confident. Thanks for sharing as always.

[@c0lutch]

Can’t believe Ferrari didn’t code the predictive brake system to turn off while in race mode. I could see that causing someone to lose control. Great job keeping the car stable when that occurred and nice laps!

[@rustler08]

@@AB-80-X That's not the point. At the higher race modes I would expect it to be off.

[@Kukisan24]

Been watching your uploads for many a year Tim. Your enthusiasm, your quality uploads are a pleasure to watch, but more importantly is your humbleness. Thankyou 🙏

[@markopolo9559]

Love the whooshing and turbo flutters coming from the engine with the back window open, sounds great.

[@garybowen3061]

Your confidence driving this track is inspiring, vastly improved, loving it!!!

[@lloydbellis7360]

That car is epic. The speed it holds as a road spec and not racing spec. It was a smily day for Shmee. Thank you 😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@ChrisRuzin]

Love this car! Love the sounds it makes, the speed it carries, and the smiles it generates. Also loved the sound of that NSX!

[@user-tn1vc1xz5d]

168mph at Schwedenkreuz is fab. Misha got 184mph there in the SF90 AF 😊😊😊

[@babarmm7788]

let misha drive it

[@GamesLegoemais]

misha is a mad man, huge respect for him

[@Inazuma68]

He let go a bit early. Guess 175 was possible

[@IAmOHMSS]

"It's always exciting when you take a new Ferrari for its first laps" -- so relatable 😄

[@JT-nk8gv]

forgot how much power this has being the entry level Ferrari what a machine!

[@Grasshopper0122]

Very impressed with how smooth you were on all controls ! With that kind of input, speed will follow and you will become a very competitive driver ! Good job !

[@siddharthl_12]

Been waiting for this one! Proper induction for the shmeemobile done🔥

[@Shmee150]

It's now officially in the club!

[@guy9732]

2nd lap could have had the rear window down to prominently capture the blow off valves more clearly. A very well spec'd little car & great sounding V6.

[@abhzpattni5217]

my favorite specd shmee mobile, the interior is beautiful, chefs kiss

[@Shmee150]

I'm amazed how much love this spec gets! We did well

[@abhzpattni5217]

@@Shmee150 well deserved

[@dennisbernaerts6488]

Its a good spec, but i think it need some stripes or something over the car

[@Bmontepeque11]

Oh my god, the 296 is just THE BEST looking Ferrari in such a long time! I absolutely adore this car 🥰🥰 VERY well done on this 296 GTS Tim 🥰❤️

[@dkmodel06]

I’d be turning that emergency brake assist off straight away 👍🏼

[@marcinbstr2285]

At first i didnt like Shmee's shorts, but after diving into the channel now I absolutely love him and all the content 🤩 cheers

[@InvestmentAngels]

Great ride, Shmee - I couldn't get the grin out of my face while watchin' you drive that gorgeous beauty I'm looking forward to being delivered next spring 🥰

[@frogtofall]

Nothing like a ‘ring video! 🤩 Keep ‘em coming! Please put a mic closer to the engine so we can hear the turbos/blow off valves! 🤩🤩🤩

[@sirremusrobinson1070]

That's great that you're finally getting to break down the likes and dislikes of this car. Really break down the 296 to the SF90.

[@ConradJG101]

Thank you Sir, one of your best vids! I enjoyed this so much!

[@brutusoftroy2810]

Great vid, glad to have a complete video with your normal voice, from now on talk like this rather than your presenter persona, so much better and easy to listen to.

[@fgrgtr]

Thx, very nice onboard video. I don’t know why, but this 296, the sound and the car behavior seems a lot more fun than a perhaps faster SF90..what a machine 😂

[@tututubular]

Congrats, Tim, your skills driving the ring have grown since your Senna days. You are much more relaxed, confident and enjoying yourself. So fun! Thanks for taking us along.

[@danielheathcote5625]

That hot lap with everything turned up was immense, got a real sense you wer3 pushing quite hard there fella, within both yours and the cars limits but still working it! I salute you sir for not just owning the best chi;a, but using it as enjoy would have desired! Say no to the show ponies and yes to using your toys!

[@Azspeedin]

The 296 is Outstanding!! Favorite most rounded Shmee mobile, it does everything so well🫡

[@colvilletitus9408]

The car performed well on the laps. Truly a fast car

[@FIRTHY777]

The best thing always a smile on your face 😊

[@mariobarretta639]

What a car and what a nice drive!! Tnx Tim

[@deanjackson8368]

There's something about the 296 that appeals to me more than any of the other Ferrari's at the moment. It's definitely a very cool car and it sounds great. I hope Ferrari do a limited version of one of these and imagine if they could raise the rev limiter by another 1000 rpm - to make it rev like a 911 GT3. Just imagine the sound of nigh-on 10'000 rpm. It would be utter spine tingling.

[@edwardbrownjr2961]

So proud 👏 and happy 😊 for you. You have come a long way from cars 🚗 and coffee ☕️ since the early mid-2000s

[@jeanlafrance8746]

This is an incredible car! Love the V6 sound

[@tonyroberts7481]

Robert’s 488 spec is still the best I’ve ever seen. True class and not candy colored.

[@tanmaysai5961]

I’m staggered by the 296! I never expected it to handle and sound that good, I’m officially won over this car now, it has redeemed itself. Thanks Shmee!

[@nicolascorsinisantolaria793]

I think qualifying mode just charges the battery as much as possible at the cost of fuel so that you never drain it and always have full power. You can see it charge even when you're not braking, with the combustion engine. Incredible technology

[@philnleblanc6664]

Shmee that was FREAKING AWESOME! Thanks for letting us enjoy the moment with you!

[@jono8606]

That’s a quick car.. you weren’t pushing at all - lower revs, light braking and still motoring.. v capable car and driver 👍

[@SingleSpeed427]

This might be one of my favorite cars of the new generation 😍

[@conner.9262]

Brilliant … great camera work, I was exhausted watching you ???? Wonderful car..👍

[@bagpusslxv4858]

Thanks for showing us what this car is capable of 👍 Don’t imagine many of these will be thrashed round the green hell 😊

[@Shmee150]

But it's what they are built for!

[@bagpusslxv4858]

@@Shmee150Silly me thought they were just for posing in Knightsbridge or Cars and Coffee 😂😂😂

[@shantieshprakhul3889]

When the 296 came out ,I was a bit skeptical about it. But in all honesty, it's one incredible machine ,looks stunning with the right spec and sounds incredible under load.

[@cobra1010]

Great driving Tim - in a fantastic car! Viva Ferrari! Greatest brand!

[@Taylor___]

I always respect how you drive. You always keep it well within your abilities and of the cars and don’t take risks.

[@Taylor___]

@18:12 I could see that gap closing a few seconds before. I was surprised you were power on just before then. Braveeee

[@marcusmcsorley_1]

Yep , Take it slow through this bit , it’s still wet , Speedo showing 150mph !! 😮, Hats off to you 👍

[@thispacifist9004]

That emergency break looks like it could be hazardous on the track. I understand it's not a track car but there should be an option to turn that off in those circumstances. Good laps, you drive well shmee.

[@bowlock9901]

Like most things in life, i just haven't got the energy to keep up. Thanks for taking us all along Tim, so we don't have to. Cheers.

[@foranaffairs]

Love the 296. That and 812 are the best new Ferrari’s in my opinion. Looks amazing, hard to get. I tried to trade my 720 but it’s hard to give up

[@foranaffairs]

@@AB-80-X just saying, for what they offer now I think 296 is best bang for the buck. Only ever drove a 355 so I hear it compares to my 720. SF 90 seems way less visceral than 296 and way more money. I’ll try them all if I can lol

[@pjmoody]

Looks like fun. Thanks for sharing

[@SimbaMuranda-k5l]

The video many where looking forward to !!!

[@eeje100]

Wow that didn't disappoint - great driving 💪🏼

[@Shmee150]

Thanks 👍

[@2Bunphettered788]

Great driving Shmee!! 🧡

[@danielflaherty9012]

You the man! My new favorite car(.2 3 rs & 718 gt4 owner!)

[@pip5461]

Another Shmee Nurburgring Christening... That looked fun...!

[@nigeldewallens1115]

That was delicious fun to watch you enjoy yourself! Bravo!!

[@andrew.p.connock9783]

Can’t wait to see a return to the uk and see some of the incoming cars.

[@MrOsvaldito3]

Hello from Argentina. Amazing laps! Great sound engine

[@andyfowler2271]

Hands down 296 is my absolute dream car 🚗

[@willemvanriet7160]

Very exciting First time ever that I watched every second of your laps This is a special car

[@jonjonns2743]

Beautiful car! You're having way too much fun, Schmee!

[@trevorleggo1777]

One of your better posts ever, Tim. Lovely car !!

[@WehnkeBotha]

The whooshes and swooshes where unexpected from Ferrari ! Also, those shifts are rapid, wow

[@terrellholder8924]

Epic to see a real life video on that track

[@c.c2979]

I don’t think people realise how fast the 296 is, and it’s not just the 167HP Hybrid system that makes the difference, the 120’ V6 F1 80’s engine is an absolute GEM 💎 😊

[@MarkRyan1671]

Hi Tim. Great to see you driving the Ferrari 4x4 near Lincoln on Wednesday . It’s a beast

[@ivanrebac8983]

Next Autobahn and road trip to Morocco

[@Shmee150]

Not currently planned, but definitely more to come

[@emanuelmselle637]

Are you from Morocco

[@the-gti-guy3940]

LOVE seeing the blue line.. no chicken foot here 🎉

[@HellcatDreaminJosh]

Shmee150 Absolutely Incredible Video I'm so glad you had such an incredible time driving your Absolutely Gorgeous and Incredible 296 GTS on the Nurburgring Nordschleife and I can't wait to some Laps in your Purosangue

[@K970i]

That grey interior color really looks good under the sun. if i were to spec the this ferrari, the interior with look like this and the car color with be either white or grey.

[@nickpapagiorgio5056]

My god that 296 gts is so freakin gorgeous man 😅😅 I am not a lover of orange but that shade with the gray is absolute bonkers!

[@Eric458ita]

Let Micha drive it!!!!

[@conmaartens8795]

The 296 and the 675 LT are my favourites in your garage atm.

[@TheCarLovingSwede]

I was almost worried that I would not hear "hi guys I'm Shmee" since it was unusually late 😂

[@richtaylor2129]

The 296 sounds awesome !!

[@nickstavropoulos9918]

I see 4 point seat harness in the future for this car. That will allow for a whole different experience I think.

[@twoeyedbob]

Enjoyed this very much mr schmee 👍

[@lungamhlonga8713]

Brad is chillin 🥵🗣️

[@iwolfdk]

Can't wait for the TR-S turns

[@LachlanJones-m9p]

You can tell when Tim’s having fun

[@tobytoxd]

Amazing car! Congratulations!

[@Carl-s4i]

Been waiting for this all week

[@TheLOL4DUDE]

Hi, nice lap! but if you want to use Quali mode you also need to floor it harder otherwise the car will put the battery on recharge because it thinks you're not flooring cause you need grip from an exit corner. Quali mode gives you full battery power only if you're flooring the car!! Ironically, performance mode doesn't behave like this. The gauge under the RPM says it all

[@jakevannoy1630]

Good driving Shmee!

[@joshflorence1998]

That thing sounds wild!

[@karangaglani5854]

SHMEE150, A MAN OF THE PEOPLE 🗣️🗣️‼️

[@ZoltanF1LH]

It was lovely to see a Jaguar F-Type and it was pretty fast in the hands of the other driver. 😃👍 I wonder if it was a V6 or the V8 🤔

[@mikefadell1520]

this is such a fun car I love the Dino shade enjoy Brother I heard its a beast to drive

[@theenlightenedone1283]

Forza ferrari Awesome machine

[@TheGoldenSkill]

that looks like a lot of fun!