Chris Harris Drives The Ferrari 296 GTB - Are Hybrid Supercars The Future?

[@Kalepsis]

The combination of red and baby blue is HIDEOUS

[@Ikakusya]

Hideous now, soon to be iconic

[@Theferrariguy]

It's putrid

[@kn0t2brite]

Yeah looks horrible

[@dannyholder1359]

Agreed. What were they thinking!

[@mareeandtrent5878]

Came here looking for this comment. Wasn't disappointed.

[@hooligan1017]

Chris Harris yet again proves how brilliant of a car journalist he is, in terms of car world personalities he’s up there with the OG Top Gear trio in my humble opinion.

[@andreiionescu205]

He is more than a journalist,the guy knows how to drive these things properly

[@cjohnson9211]

Jesus, get a room.

[@Grandflandrin]

He’s better. Les funny, but better. I like him.

[@G.D.goodwill]

I think he's on the level of Needell and Metcalfe, brilliant automotive journalist.

[@Inazuma68]

True 👌

[@leeconstant7261]

I remeber when we went from the f430 and scuderia to the 458 italia. How that car by its design engine and driving dynamics just seemed light years ahead by comparison. This 296 is giving me those vibes all over again.

[@HamzaFaruqui]

Oh my God that is so right! The 458 is what made me feel this way. The 458 showed and it forced the entire industry to up their game. This is doing just that.

[@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST]

Right? 458 seemed so alien and futuristic!

[@gmsunshine]

Feels the same generation shift, but the f430 scuderia still holds up, great sound

[@future62]

Agreed. Hell just the upgraded gearbox in the 458 transformed the experience. It made the older cars feel agricultural and cheap

[@alexbramm8526]

That car is on par with the f8 there is no upgrade

[@WHYTEPC]

I can't lie.... this channel came out of nowhere and the production quality recently has been unreal, shout out to the videographers and editors that work on these videos, you're doing great.

[@lea2666]

It didnt really, for whos been following Chris from way before the Top Gear days, this quality was the standard on his channel, Chris Harris on Cars, when he started collaborating with Neil.

[@WHYTEPC]

@@lea2666 yeah i know, personally i just feel like they've stepped it up with the most recent videos

[@samieb155]

Always like reviews on YT by Chris Harris. Just gets the right amount of engagement and enthusiasm from his audience. Even when our budgets can't stretch to the cars he's testing. 👌👌👍

[@locotek]

He might go down as the Goat if he keeps it up. I love how he's actually ringing out what the car is capable of while still enjoying it.

[@muthukumaranc]

When I see a Chris Harris video, I click a million times faster than usual. Brilliant video as always!

[@dylanbland]

The Top Gear piece that Chris and co did on this car was one of the most awkward and shallow pieces I’ve ever sat through. This on the other hand - was epic. Chris Harris is as awesome as this car! Thanks for making the video ❤

[@darkchild130]

I hate the way Top Gear dumb him down

[@ctk4949]

The "new" top gear sucks ass, its like 2 bully's and Chris doing car stuff.

[@NiTeHaWKnz]

It's only because the other two are morons. We all know Chris is the only intelligent one of those three.

[@adamhammond6250]

Top Gear direction/editors versus the good old Neil and Chris show.

[@ElvisKremmen]

Nothin better on a Sunday morning than watching Chris throw cars around a track, more please.

[@thedimtenuk]

Forget the car. Chris’ control is just astonishing and frankly why we all stay glued to his videos. Unbelievable driving skills as always.

[@MAN-20]

Can't wait for Chris to review a GM T50! ❤️

[@alexluke84]

Maaan...I tought the same...Chris in a T.50 will be the video of the century...that car is a true gem 💪

[@markbroadheaf1593]

Amazing car no doubt. I can’t remember the last time I came across a performance car being driven properly even on the deserted roads near me in Northumberland, let alone a supercar. With that kind of performance you could ever open it up for more than a few seconds realistically. Even on a track day you would end up stuck behind slower cars every few seconds and you’d need a new pair of rear boots at lunchtime..

[@KUROSHURA]

Chris Harris was always top notch to me. He really knows how to push a car to its limits and intelligently explain everything that’s going on with the car. It’s an exciting learning experience watching his videos.

[@mrjonnyjones]

Phenomenal video. Chris just seemed completely in sync with the car going sideways and those slo-mo shots were stunning. What a great team. If I had the money I’d be straight down to the Ferrari dealership.

[@russiank9802]

Actual modern F1 hybrid technology coming down to the entry level is pretty cool

[@thedalailmao]

Can we just take a moment and appreciate Neil's capture of the transition from 5:50 to 6:13? Bravo!

[@mrjonnyjones]

💯 Superb camera work!

[@jdsk8914]

Good ole Neilo!!

[@ukiyo5283]

I think eventually Ferrari, Lamborghini, etc will find themselves in a tricky spot. If the baby Ferrari now has over 800 horsepower where does that leave the rest of the range, 1000 or more? Where does it end? At some point they'll have to say right, this is the right amount of power now let's focus on driver enjoyment as much as possible.. kind of like say, the Porsche GT3, so I wonder who is really more in the future?

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

I can't wait for the Ferrari flying saucer... clearly making anti gravity sports saucers is where this is heading.

[@ΒασίληςΠαπαμιχαήλ-μ4β]

Didnt you here Chris Harris say that is a very enjoyable car? And to say that about a ferrari is hard these days.. This car seems to have everything.

[@Kieran_OPC]

Thrse are the final song birds though.. they're being forced to have electric only just like the rest of the car World sadly..

[@CITRUS--]

It’s weird, he used to make this point about “where does it end” a lot, but since his top gear gig and his new found love for Ferrari, he’s just tossed that talking point out of the window.

[@dagnut]

Cashing in before the party is over. GPS linked speed control is on the way and the death of all performance cars...including Germany

[@pauln0371]

I couldn't believe it when they announced it would have 830hp. Totally blew my mind. I thought logically that a V6 with hybrid would be tops 750hp. I knew it would have more than the F8, because Ferrari always up the hp on a new model. But 830hp is just another level. Definitely blurs the line between supercar and hypercar. What a car...

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

Little late, but the 296 is ballistic, it's faster than the SF90 in the 1/4 mile and beyond, plus, it's hands down one of the most gorgeous vehicles ever to be made (not in this color way lol), definitely the prettiest car Ferrari has made in the last 20+ years.... and God, whatever you do, do not listen to this F6 with a custom exhaust, it just sounds absolutely incredible, even Ferrari's own V12 's and F12's don't sound as good as this thing once it has an exhaust on it 😬

[@elijahprasad7884]

@@johnnygeorgopoulos4072 How is the 296 faster when the SF90 has 170 more hp and AWD?

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

@@elijahprasad7884 it's much lighter. Sure 0-60 is slower, but everything else is on par with each other, the 296 is just a better designed vehicle.

[@Thatdude877]

I have grown to love when Chris shuts of the TC and just slides around in some of the wildest cars made.

[@sinanceylan]

5:51 That's an absolute moment of excellence. Crazy car.

[@saralee4297]

We ordered our 296 GTS in July 2022! It will take 3 years to get ours. We test drove in June at Los Altos Ca. It is a great car. We love everything about this car.

[@pklimbic]

Good old Harrismonkey‘s back! That puts a big smile on my face. Also, that with Ferrari, we‘re entering a new age of performance cars. They did it again. Now I‘m wishing for a contemporary OSCA: less than 190cm wide, 200-300hp hybrid, 2 seats, Italian styling and engine sound, a chassis that is comfortable enough and easy to use, no aggressive overdesigned body, just simple and fast. Not as tough as a Lotus, not as tight as a 4C. Just a down scaled 296.

[@hosoiarchives4858]

The Nevera is going to turn all of these into glorified riding lawn mowers

[@seans9388]

I’m a simple man, I see Chris Harris and I press play.

[@sapereaude7776]

and like 😎

[@ipoopalone8286]

I'm a tasteless man, i see blue rims and i press play. 😉

[@josephjewellers]

U must be Chris Harris’s bum chum

[@ia6718]

We want more of Chris Harris !!!!! A masterclass on how to drive by Chris Harris

[@jacques8762]

I recall Chris saying "where do we go from here" in a previous ferrari review. I guess this car answered the question.

[@aldosam5317]

This car is phenomenal Beautiful design, as well I would not go for that blue touch, but that's my personal taste Chris, a great pro

[@nathanielhart2846]

“that blue touch”, you are correct, sir. It distracts from how gorgeous she likely is. Plenty of ladies don’t require make-up. However, some…

[@horsepower523]

It's an absolutely amazing and beautiful car. Love the 296 GTB! Dream machine no doubt.

[@philipholland4280]

Great video Chris, your facial expresisons really let us in on how mind-blowing this car is. Best Ferrari in decades.

[@jonfollows7553]

Great video beautifully filmed! Watching CH sliding a Ferrari while chatting through the details is always fun. That spoiler is cool as. Can’t help but think the baby blue and red is a strong choice.

[@TheDjcarlos67]

Yes Chris. This is a mint video. You asked "What next?" Surely the performance doesn't need to be improved but imagine that performance in a lighter car with lower emissions. That would impress me

[@scottmuir2385]

Yet again Chris proves why he is the journalist who we all love! Top of the game & thanks Chris!

[@andyevans5519]

I could watch Chris review cars all day long. Best motor journalist out there

[@jeffreykilpatrick3592]

The combination of red and baby blue wheels is fantastic! Beautiful!

[@norfolkronin6307]

Similiar colour to after birth.

[@jonathangould1255]

Chris is just getting better and better as a car commentator. Great video. Hid enthusiasm and performance bewilderment really comes across. Great car. Ferrari just have hit the nail on the head with this car.

[@phetogokgathi4217]

Chris Harris transitioning with a rear engine car like he's in formula drift

[@Petrospect]

A hybrid super-Cayman with this performance and like...930 callback stuff would be an interesting contender to the 296.

[@paramdeepdhaliwal9694]

Oh man Chris Harris is living legend he has something extra which put him unique and he is in class of his own period greetings from Toronto Canada

[@ZGI]

Funny how Everyone's commenting about Chris Harris, yet not a single well rated comment is about the Ferrari. It's enough to show what kind of company Ferrari has become. Go Check out "Chris Harris drives F40 and F50" on YT (on the same track) and check the comment section.

[@taponmyprofiletocontactme50069]

Thanks for watching send a direct message right away I will love to hear your thoughts .on it and for more enlightenment👆❤️

[@UrbanBDKNY]

I think the first car to bridge hyper car and super car was the 765LT and to do it with out any hybrid systems and rear wheel drive is extremely impressive The SF90 is the second imo. The SF90 has a slight edge against the 765LT because it has a hybrid system and all wheel drive in terms of acceleration from 0 This car is def a crazy weird but awesome car. Imo this car is doing what the original 720S did. It was so ahead of all the other competitors and it made everyone raise their level. McLaren has the Altura but everyone who has compared that to this will take this. Let’s see where the mid level cars and the hyper cars go next. Exciting

[@ytdriversclub491]

This video comment section: -OMG Chris Harris Makes great videos, he's such a Giant KZbin journalist! The Ferrari F40+F50 on the same track Video comments: -OMG The F40 Greatest Car ever, F50 Greatest sound ever arguably best car Ever!. Explains what Ferrari has become. Soulless and flawless

[@zokaimovska249]

Giant Chris Harris, that's just... :D

[@ginn6795]

@@zokaimovska249 Best comment so far

[@taponmyprofiletocontactme50069]

Thanks for watching send a direct message right away I will love to hear your thoughts .on it and for more enlightenment👆❤️

[@taponmyprofiletocontactme50069]

@@ginn6795 Thanks for watching send a direct message right away I will love to hear your thoughts .on it and for more enlightenment👆❤️

[@Ramkakh]

Absolutely astonishing. And I mean the driving skills of Chris. I'm wondering why he hasn't participated in any drifting tournament.

[@taponmyprofiletocontactme50069]

Thanks for watching send a direct message right away I will love to hear your thoughts .on it and for more enlightenment👆❤️

[@iancharlton678]

Love it 🤩 Love the V6 howl……… far better than any flat plane V8 malarkey……. don’t care if they have a rev advantage, they sound pants. Makes most hypercar two seaters look overblown and overpriced…..

[@TheTaher5152]

You know car is good when Chris doesn't complain about anything in Ferrari! ❤️🔥

[@TheChannel1978]

Or maybe he choses his words more carefully nowadays. I expected Chris to say something about the looks but no. The blue nose and wheels are ridiculous on a road car.

[@DirtyI30N]

Always got time for a chris harris video. The bloke is just one of the best at what he does!

[@blackmancer]

This really is the best high performance car for the money, no rival.

[@rjnation5042]

Love your work Chris, I bet a lot of SF90 owner's are kicking themselves for not waiting for this little beastie, if I was shopping I'd have the GTS, I do like an open top, Rj in Oz

[@coolguy_2997]

Real owners of sf90s buy this 296 for a change. Yet, in real conditions of city streets, the sf90 is much faster due to awd, and ordinary owners still won’t drift these 296s in the city, as in this video, primarily because they don’t know how to do it like Chris. So for posing and traffic light acceleration the sf90 is better and that is what 90% of real Ferrari owners are looking for.

[@MattyI971]

Excellent video Gent's and Ladies. Love the new types of videos. They're a cross between old school C.H. On Car's and the new fancy show. Clearly you and Niel are LOVING EVERY minute of production now. Love the blue on the Ferrari too. Makes you look back 5 times when you get out of it, instead of one look back 👍👍👍👍

[@Super_Tee]

Also, you guys are really setting the benchmark for KZbin car content!

[@grahamsalmons2027]

Very few people can describe their senses and demonstrate a car to this effect. CH is one of the most engaging journalists at the moment and about the only one for these kind of cars

[@Snowcatsrt]

Love these reviews and the shots are beautiful. Everything from the slow mo to the exterior noises thanks videographer, editor and Chris :)

[@ofthenearfuture]

I love Chris' videos at this track... epic

[@drivescene6747]

This only proves the NSX was ahead of its time, but people were too caught up with nostalgia to see it. Acura is to be blamed as well, for not releasing a Spyder version, a rwd non hybrid version and for not updating the interior.

[@JohnFromAccounting]

The NSX was awful to drive because of the endless nannies that couldn't be turned off, and the lack of feedback for what the car was doing. That and the price to performance ratio compared to pure engine cars was terrible. It was overpriced and the technology was too new to be useful at that point in time. It flopped for a very good reason.

[@drivescene6747]

@@JohnFromAccounting have you driven one?

[@jdsk8914]

Epic car and Chris has done it again...just sublime

[@vasantos-re4hb]

Ferrari is smiling ear to ear with this review. If you want to capture the soul of a car, give it to Chris Harris for an afternoon.

[@kevintownsend3840]

C.H is at the top of his game, His slider is always in the strike zone.Bravo Chris 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@54mm30]

the REAL Chris Harris is back. Thank you Collecting Cars.

[@XennialGuy]

It's funny, Chris says "where's McLaren?". Harry's Garage just dropped an Artura video at the same time as this one on the same day, and he says the McLaren is a better rival and better drivers car overall. I've driven both as well, very tough decision, both are phenomenal and I think both are rivals to each other regardless of what anyone says.

[@matthewmcloone8314]

Nice to see Chris this excited about a new car.

[@frankrocha8579]

Chris, like Ferrari, you are on your A-game with these videos. Please keep them coming.

[@noelht1]

You know it is actually brutal if Chris Harris says if he turns off the traction control he will instantly drop it. This man is a good driver and usually like to drive with everything off

[@nightnomad635]

"Don't turn the TC off on the road".... Reminds me of the F12/812 driver who did and then lost it on Westminster bridge 😂

[@Automobiliana]

This reminded me why I was watching CHOC a bunch of years ago. Stunning car that 296.

[@ricochet243]

Harris is the man, great review as per.

[@Internetpimp]

Such great narrative and insight with insane car sliding fun, how every car person would drive that car and how they want to see it be driven not muppeted around through cities

[@k3corvette35]

I bought a M2 cause of his videos !! Still wish I had it at times but love LOVE my C7 Corvette! Can't wait till Chris gets his hands on a C8 Z06 to thrash around in some big clouds of tire smoke !!!

[@NeoFromMatrix123-b1v]

Thanks for the video, Chris! I'm a big fan. I'd love to test drive a Ferrari 296 at some point.

[@lucagattoni-celli1377]

This is a clear, unique perspective on the car I might not be able to get from any other source.

[@EvanMcC240]

Fantastic video again! More! New Type R please - the TG segment with Harris’ views wasn’t technical or detailed enough…

[@Internetpimp]

Love these videos so damn much I get so happy whenever I see another one is posted

[@VK6AB-]

I had an allocation on a 992 GT3 RS and I went for the 296 GTB instead (non-AF version). Honestly, its epic.

[@MrManuel1329]

I 100% agree with the engine sound Ferraris V8s last few years haven't sounded great. This V6 reminds of Ferrari V12 has that similar scream and growl that we all love.

[@DonLee1980]

Chris Harris: "Mclaren where are you? because you dont' have a car like this." 2017 Mclaren 720s: 0-200kph in 7.1s 2021 Ferrari GTB 296: 0-200kph in 7.2s. The Mclaren is MUCH less expensive, has a V8, carbon tub, MUCH lighter. Maybe ask, where is Ferrari, because other than million+ dollar special edition cars, none of them have carbon tubs, and Ferrari cars have been getting heavier and heavier, then relying on fatter stickier tires to bridge the performance gap. They then lie about their weight and hope people don't actually weigh their cars.

[@Ale55andr082]

the actual 0-200 of 296 is below 7s (it was tested at 6.8)...apart from that he's not talking about acceleration, you genius. Mclaren lie about HP to appear better with "lower" hp while a 765 on dyno reach almost 900hp. Apart from that, mclaren reliability is CRAP

[@CITRUS--]

It’s really weird seeing him brown nose ferrari in this video in the manner at which he did. Senna is how old now? And he says senna is WAAAY behind this car? Then he says this is just as fast as an AMG one…… like what’s going on

[@Amarjit_Singh]

About the weight issue, I would like someone to weigh an EU spec Ferrari. I know the difference won't be much from the official figures. Also, about the McLaren, he's probably talking about the Artura.

[@alistairwillock7266]

I'd be willing to bet that a 720s wouldn't see which way the 296 went around just about any racetrack. A 765LT would stay closer, but still wouldn't keep up with it. A Senna is in an entirely different price category, and would be _far_ less livable on the street. So, I think Harris's question is quite fair.

[@chedhead3278]

Always aprreciate a Chris Harris on ... upload, might have wished for a little more behind the wheel action and chat, fab as the exterior shots were.

[@theessexracer]

More Chris content please

[@artysanmobile]

Please accept this constructively. It was great to see you display a car’s designed wonders. I get it that the drifting is for the kids, but you are a highly skilled driver and presenter and kids ain’t buying Ferraris. I really enjoyed this, Chris.

[@gavinhowe5796]

Very good to watch. I have done many laps here in my Mono. My favourite track to drive

[@CarbonMotorsEU]

Great comment on competition among car producers! Doesn't make it easy for them but easy doesn't yield good products! Well done Chris Harris!

[@tez1978]

When Chris says ‘watch this’ he makes the car dance. When I’ve said ‘watch this’ in the past it’s ended with my car in a ditch. I’d NEVER say watch this again.

[@jameswillard1]

😂 great comment

[@roadfly360]

Chris Harris makes drifting look so easy, in any car.

[@roadfly360]

@Whatapp±①④⓪⑦②①⑦⑨⑦⑦③ Amazing driving skills but, what cars are the hardest or easiest to drift ? The Ferrari 296 GTB looked so easy for you.

[@samwestenskow]

2:38 Yes Chris, that would make sense. Momentum is conserved due to the law of conservation of momentum.

[@michelvanbriemen3459]

Imagine one of these in matte black, and you've got the coolest car ever made

[@jolness1]

Chris and Neil are the best team in auto journalism. Wish top gear was just Chris (Jack and Ollie can come too I suppose but Chris should be the headliner)

[@ianwarren]

Cracking car, cracking review, hopping paint scheme! What were Ferrari thinking! Two colours that have no business being on the same car !!!

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

I absolutely adore this thing, terrible colorways, but good God if I could afford and spec a 296GTB to my liking, I'd be in absolute heaven....so gorgeous, reminds me of a Dino evolved, and that F6 is incredible, don't even bother searching out on KZbin for a clip of one of these with a custom exhaust, don't do it, the music that will follow will literally kill you dead, ok, I'm going to find one, I'm ready to cease existence 😤

[@Bmontepeque11]

This is one of the very best cars on sale, even more so, I think this is the greatest Ferrari since the 458 and the LaFerrari, it's amazing! Also, WHO THE F MADE THAT SPEC? He should be fired IMMEDIATELY. I know its some historical thing but that doesn't make it right.

[@marekogarek9499]

not many will drive such a car and not many can do it like Chris

[@antaseb1300]

Love the shot🎉

[@jimmymiddleton1307]

Great job Chris. Shame about the awful blue all over it. Awesome little car though. ✌️🇦🇺

[@MrTimeless101]

I've gotten tired of drifting lately. but then Chris Harris does it and I'm suddenly transfixed again. Only Chris and Japan's Keiichi Tsuchiya can get my attention.

[@forresttm]

Could watch Chris drive and talk all day.

[@kagolko]

Chris is Freddy Mercury of car reviews. These masterpieces are always just brilliant - with all the info you desire.. 👏👏👏

[@superchargedsteve3411]

I would have liked to get your impression on the Huracan STO vs this new 296. It's about the only other competitor I can think of right now. The Maserati MC20 isn't in the same league.

[@telmoazevedo8958]

Where do they go from here!? Let him try the hardcore version of the sf90 or the hardcore version of this🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ThePetrolHeart]

Sounds pretty much like latest Ferrari V12's, it's good. Flatplane V8 sounds lame indeed.

[@lefroy1]

Neil and yourself actually made that spec look cool!

[@mitchrich6]

Wow i just realised there are customers who have gotten delivery of their cars even before the proper media drives came out. Now that's a flex!

[@themotorsportarchives]

Jesus Christ that transition shot was perfect

[@Ramsi-Berlin]

In a few years, we will have car's with 1000 PS like normal... so like 300 PS was in the 80s ❕😃 It's mind-blowing 🤯 Love from Berlin 🇩🇪 Ramsi 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@GarnockReviews]

When I see Chris Harris pop up on KZbin, I'm watching it regardless of the car. Am I the only one though that doesn't like that blue paint? Reminds me too much of a teenager modding his 1.0 Clio in Halfords 🤷‍♂️

[@ramerm1]

Come back to the KZbin channel, we miss your channel videos that were the best ever!

[@Dillon000]

Did water drip from the roof? @ 2:07 ?