Chris Harris on Cars | Ferrari 488 Spider

A quick test on the roads around Rimini in the new 488 Spider. Yes, I admit it, this was me wanting a day in the sunshine.

[@craigj1969]

nothing like seeing Chris pop up in the Subscription box!!

[@cutsomeone]

absolutely

[@SerbanManea]

Yup!

[@DoctorGoFast]

+Craig J . Damn right

[@carcrazyafrica]

+Craig J lol i opened my subs panel to watch something from yday and then i saw Chris at the top and just shurgged my shoulders and thought, guess i'm watchin Chris first

[@eliasbako839]

could not agree with you any more. he's without a doubt the best

[@ThatMumboJumbo]

Gosh, that looks incredible in blue.

[@markdenyer8072]

You're not wrong there!

[@Nemoticon]

+Mumbo Jumbo Ferrari's do occasionally look good in blue. I always thought the old Daytona in Blue Sera looks bloody gorgeous!

[@JvBeuningen26]

look who it is, the one and only mumbo jumbo! You should have also linked this channel in your episode of hermit craft yesterday!

[@IULENZA]

+Rogue Qall Occasionally? Go look on google "le mans blue ferrari" or "ferrari blue tour de france" "ferrari blu pozzi"

[@fatpaws]

+Andre Tennis Between you, me, and the walls, I always thought they looked better in blue than red.

[@SAAMIAM99]

"This car will leave an Enzo for dead." That's a bit frightening.

[@honandave]

Why can't the new top gear just be a hour of Chris Harris ?

[@vubevube]

hear hear!

[@SirSchmittyX]

I don't have any problem with Matt and Rory. I'm very happy Evans is gone though!

[@simonwleeds]

There is one clear reason why!

[@honandave]

Matt is ok but i don't think Rory fits in with top gear he doesn't have the right sort of humor or know that much about cars. Yes and thank god Evans is gone !

[@honandave]

And the reason would be ?

[@LemonJelly360]

The production quality of these videos and the pure watch-ability of Chris as a presenter is the best on KZbin by a mile.

[@AdolfFistYa]

LemonJelly360 are we watching the same video? One word boring!

[@tyler9703]

@@AdolfFistYa Clearly you're not, cause it couldn't get any less boring. Even three years later this is a fantastic review.

[@AdolfFistYa]

@@tyler9703 he's a boring presenter and shouldn't be on Top Gear!

[@atticusrussell1225]

@@AdolfFistYa nah he's just a real car guy. If you're not legitimately interested in cars you'd find him boring. That's what the other hosts on top gear are for. General appeal

[@rare6499]

Great video again. Loved it when the boys waved....everyone loves a Ferrari!!! The Italians are rightly proud.

[@alanjackson526]

In Italy first love is for mamma..... Second love is for Ferrari ;)

[@seqenenre]

A Chris Harris video is a great way to reduce blood pressure and remind myself that there are people in this world that have much tougher jobs than i do and Chris is sacrificing tremendously to bring us these little morsels of automotive indulgence. Thank you Chris...p.s. where is Mr. Carey

[@keithskillz90210]

This car is soo beautiful (minus the front bumper). Do you guys get the sense that Chris likes the Mclaren 650S better? I am relying on his opinion to make my choice between the two in my imaginary world of spending money that I don't have.

[@keithskillz90210]

***** The 570s is beautiful as well

[@dickos7029]

Haha! Love it thats exzctly what I do. I go to bed thinking which shall i buy then realise i cant afford them

[@greigsanderson9673]

720s is better, but no way the 650s

[@dickos7029]

@@naveendhak8039 hope so mate

[@devolution1310]

I recently had the pleasure to be a passenger in one of these (the 2018 model) and all I can say is WOW. 670HP and that wonderful Ferrari exhaust note. Enough acceleration in normal mode to pin you right back in the seat. And, of course, all eyes turned to look at the car as we passed by.. Made me feel special in a way that nothing else could. Now, just to get the 1/2 mill together to get my own LOL

[@Munkenba]

Well this is a great thing to find first thing on my birthday, there's a great breakfast waiting for me in the kitchen but I think I'll be antisocial and stay in bed another 7 minutes and 19 seconds.

[@animalcol1]

Happy birthday 🎂!!

[@FK2VtecTurbo]

Happy Birthday!

[@thesiteguys1753]

Happy Birthday !

[@007AnimeFreak]

+Alfred Munkenbeck Oh look, I have a birthday buddy! lol

[@Munkenba]

NateTheGame Happy birthday then!

[@llend07]

Chris, You Are Appreciated! I enjoy watching and seeing you share your love of cars and what you do with us.. Keep up the Excellent work!

[@junaydm1]

"...on the road, the race mode is quite aggressive, you get quite fast gear shifts, but it's perfectly usable" and then cut to scene where Chris drifts sideways up a hill. best motoring journalist ever.

[@Mediarahan003]

Audio is super quiet.

[@EdwardAMG]

+Mediarahan you deserve to been seen! Up you goooo

[@Mediarahan003]

+vaxbuster Haha! I was!

[@1997jankuschef]

+Mediarahan It's better with earbuds. I didn't notice an issue. Are we actually cross with him about his editing? As far I know, he's working an incredibly small budget.

[@johnsmith-fk7fw]

+1997jankuschef it doesn't cost money to increase the audio levels buddy, he just had to slide a slider to the right

[@1997jankuschef]

john smith I don't consider audio management editing, so I'm addressing two separate issues, buddy.

[@legendariyclips]

Amazing camera work on Charlie Rose part. The way he managed to capture the cars architecture in some of the slower shots was very mesmerising. Congrats!

[@kevinh2209]

Had a long day, dying to go to bed...saw this. Watched the whole thing. Always worth the time Chris Harris!

[@harryokona]

That spec is absolutely stunning. Gorgeous machine!

[@SupercarAdvocates]

I've ordered one...! Now to film it when it arrives :) great vid as always

[@sexy350Zowner]

Never thought I'd say this but this Ferrari looks at its best in blue

[@benkrapf]

RC Metallic is also really nice. With all the ducting, though, the flat colors suffer. Arg Nurburgring is, similarly, a looker on this car.

[@MrStiggy91]

Holy crap, I had coffee at that little bistro, I sat in that church, and I walked those streets. That's San Leo! Thank you Mr. Harris for another brilliant review and for bringing back memories of my semester abroad.

[@abbasahmed3330]

nothing gets better than Chris uploading a video on my lunch time a ton of thanks Harris you just made my day

[@adj789]

Where's the big 3 review?

[@nikb6528]

lost somewhere in this cruel world

[@Spartan168]

+adj789 comes out next month

[@N1chts]

+Spartan168 so .. today? :D

[@rossxjohnson]

+adj789 The big surprise will be that it'll be behind a KZbin Red paywall... *kidding* Drive tried that :P

[@JoeJacksonGT3]

+Ross Johnson Oh you mean the subscription stuff? Yep, that's happening.

[@au50350]

that is the most beautiful blue i have ever seen

[@PetrolFuelledPassion]

Great looking car and perfect location for the shoot! Particularly beautiful in the blue.

[@H.Ash9]

Just made my day. Looks - especially in that colour - awesome.

[@SuperChi11]

Chris has driven so many cars that it seems this is just another day at the job for him. he's like super chill the whole time as if he's going to work in a Camry. prime example that material things don't bring happiness

[@kooldog98]

Looks amazing in that colour

[@Doggepp]

That ending shot was beautiful. And as always, great clip.

[@sailtek22]

Thanks Chris nothing like getting a good car fix video on a cold wet rainy day in the uk :)keep up the good work.

[@boy638]

No rubber burning on a track? Is that still you Chris? lol

[@durodesduvo8424]

That car is hot

[@viperconcept]

+Durodes Duvo I still prefer the 458 Speciale :-P

[@richzilla08]

+viperconcept Who doesn't?

[@patchienow1597]

+richzilla08 Me.

[@richzilla08]

Zero 0 Good for you.

[@patchienow1597]

+richzilla08 You asked, dumbass.

[@krelakuma]

thoroughly enjoy your videos mate, keep up the good work

[@Powerslider]

I just love CH his vids. So well done! Nothing but props.

[@SeanDaWhiteBoy]

the only decent new top gear host

[@Danny-qb3mk]

Who misses the Ferrari's of old like the testarossa and 355 the best angles ever on cars

[@MatthewJustinOnline]

The best way to wake up is with a Chris Harris video in the box!

[@mattdoeland]

Beautiful car. Love it in blue. Thanks for the vid.

[@LUNATIC75]

It's a hard life, Chris... chin up!

[@musclegaragespb]

Nice job, Charley)

[@Dr-vn2jr]

Thanks for these wonderful videos Chris,

[@avaq320]

You're the best car-journalist Chris! Thank you for those car-vids.

[@650ib]

That's the best colour for this vehicle!

[@detective3728]

When Chris talked good about the 650S I was like "Noo Chris, watch out, this might be the last Ferrari!" But then he turned the table ....

[@Wishwader]

I'm glad Chris brought up the lack of a carbon tub in the Ferrari. It's antiquated compared to McLaren's clean slate. At least we know the infamous Ferrari dictators haven't fully smothered all journalists yet.

[@samr1321]

+Wishwader Really? The 650 has the exact same obsolete chassis as MP4-12C. Also, making a decent space-frame chassis requires incredible level of engineering expertise. Sorry for bursting your bubbles, but remember how 458 obliterated the mclaren mp4-12c and its obsolete carbon tub. Mclaren's clean slate? you must be joking!!! All mclarens share identical engine chassis as those of mp4-12c. Mclaren = zero innovation. 488 would decimate the 675lt. Mclaren didn't even make their own engine. The engine in all mclarens are the 3.8l V8 M838T(based on Honda's V8) and was was built by Ricardo. Their obsolete chassis is made by the Austrian CarboTech. Space frame is much harder to engineer compared to carbon tub. Any tom, dick or harry can make a carbon tub, but that doesn't mean it is going to be better. MP4-12C was a massive cockup, so is 650s and 675lt. lmao

[@AntoniusTyas]

+Sam R How can you call a 675LT a massive cock-up when even Chris Harris is dead impressed by it? I'm a McLaren fan, but I also have a certain want for 488 GTB. Don't bash around other cars like that just because you don't like it.

[@samr1321]

Antonius Tyaswidyono Why is it a cockup? because it has the same engine/chassis and handles as appallingly as the old mp4-12c. Then again, mclaren knows that 90% of fanboys out there don't know that. Again, chris harris who??? Remember how 458 murdered the old mp4-12c and its carbon tub? Chris harris was impressed by that too. Without that carbon tub, what does mclaren have to offer? let me think..... an outdated MT838 V8, and.... well, nothing else. Ohh wait... and new headlamps. Apart from the increased power and front headlamps, 650s and 675lt are identical to mp4-12c.

[@Wishwader]

+Sam R obsolete chassis? It's newer than the Ferraris. And the McLaren only shares a core engine with one of the big three hypercars, the P1.

[@mrglock568]

I can't put my finger on it, whether it's the colour, the convertible roof or something else, but in that last shot in the end, this car really doesn't give me that fizz in my stomach like the last few generations have. The 458 and 458 speciale looked incredible, the 430 scud looked so raw and purposeful, they both looked almost bespoke and made with no compromise. This 488 just looks made to a cost for some reason, it looks so soft compared to earlier models and I have no idea why. It's almost like a super high end VW golf or something. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't turn this car down, but I just don't have the urge to sit there and look at this car and all it's details like I do with other cars.

[@sam_scott_85]

That color is FANTASTIC

[@charliemoy2995]

It's blue Shmee's new car confirmed

[@mouadhbach-tobji8299]

N/A engine is not yet matched, i don't like this new one

[@kingwindie]

+Bach-Tobji Mouadh agreed but the new turbo mercs sound incredible

[@phantom2k10]

i agree.N/A ftw

[@hendradi3031]

+Bach-Tobji Mouadh I hope they back in NA engine soon.

[@phantom2k10]

Hendra Di highly doubt they'll bring that back

[@adlibbed2138]

at least it sounds just like the good ol 430's

[@AKAMarli]

Wow what a lovely car. I've never really been able to find a ferrari I like but this one really stood out for me. Thanks Chris for the pro review. 🙏👌👍

[@jdmtouge2457]

Thank you for putting out so many videos lately!

[@Flalookawooka]

I'd sell my granny to sit down with this man to talk nothing but cars over a few pints!

[@tylersherritt937]

Barry just choked on my water reading this 😆

[@nigmosh65]

I'm waiting for the NSX video.

[@nigmosh65]

Jason What are you talking about?

[@nigmosh65]

Jason Are you serious right now?

[@Atombender]

+Rat Face New NSX is gonna be a beast. 560 HP!

[@nigmosh65]

Jason Also, it starts at 150K, unlike the 570S.

[@FPV_sk8]

by far the best footage yet........... wow

[@animalcol1]

I love this! Yea, the car is cool and all that jazz. But, I really love the honesty of Chris enjoying his job - and being so funny about it 😀

[@Logicsupremacy]

I like blue cars majority of times (have owned a few) but this car would look much better in red.

[@AdamHillikerLikesRobots]

One of my favourite things about you is your enthusiasm. This video had none of it. That car is pretty spectacular and that didn't come across at all. Smug Bastard or not, what I got the most out of this is that you've gotten to the point in your career that a car like this is now humdrum. Crumbs.

[@AShaw-bd4fy]

+Adam Hilliker agree

[@mattaravena2473]

perhaps spoiled by the macca?

[@ziginox]

+Adam Hilliker I found it a nice contrast; now his enthusiasm seems even more enthusiastic. Really though, he's reviewed the coupe version, so I can't blame him for being mellow about something familiar.

[@ClubBlau]

I see your point and I actually do agree. But just to play devil's advocate, wouldn't it seem ingenuine if he was overly excited every time? Maybe he's just getting older and calmer. Or maybe this new video guy wasn't able to do the cool shots and edit it together as his normal guy does.

[@mrphotoid]

Agree.. CH seemed particularly bummed.. CH: lighten up brother, you get to drive/talk/breathe cars for a living :)

[@larryocon3713]

I really love your all videos Chris Harris.

[@203phantom]

without the doubt the best "sign off" of any video I've seen

[@burchmaine2962]

F355 Challenge, 360 Challenge Stradale, F430 Challenge, 430 Scuderia, 458 Speciale... I wonder what the 488's track name would be.

[@pgtmr2713]

+POTAT O 488 stratollengeria, give or take a vowel. Green white and red reclining/massaging seats will be a signature feature.

[@boheyo]

+POTAT O  I'd straight up give it GTO or even F70 just to really hammer home the turbo thing. Like you know what else purists hated? The 288GTO and the F40. That or Straciatella.

[@juanvillegas8377]

Neil TheGrass Tyson I’m from the future, the track 488 was already revealed at Geneva Motor Show, it’s called the 488 Pista

[@ankbrq]

I love you chris but i think completely different about the sound comparison you've made. 458 isnt a sonorous car like a 911 gt3 or even a 5 cyl turbo engine, i agree with you on that, but compared with 488, the last 1000rpm it pushes through 9000, man that sounds like a burning witch. 488 is a much more flat sounding car with a scent of turbo whistles an things, like a german v8 with a big turbo and a racing exhaust. N/A high revving engine engineering is a absolute rarity these days and standing up for that is important, especially by automotive journalists like you. I dont like modern Lambo's (like you) but especially with spider versions, Huracan spyder is another league in terms of aural excitement with its N/A V10 engine, that fizzles, crackles, throaty off throttle effects, beyond 8k screams etc. Do we really need that twin turbo's, that absolutely mental torque over a wonderful 458 engine? No, we do not, but the european commission guys needs a fake low Co2 figure in "european driving cycle" conditions, thats it.

[@carlosandleon]

cool story bro

[@jevans4615]

Your the best Chris, always giving an unbiased vehicle reviews.

[@angelospalaiopanos1442]

Chris Harris rubbing his amazing job/life in our faces in the most epic way! Cheers mate! FML

[@sdb87149]

I'm very puzzled as to how he can say this car sounds better or as good. I've you've never heard a 360 or a 458 it would sound pretty cool. But after the 458 it sounds so weak and flat

[@TheWalrus0608]

not really

[@reggier2343]

i will agree...nothing is as impressive as a 360

[@pbutok]

have you heard both cars irl. cos if you havnt you really cant make a judgement. mic's almost always pick up engine noise oddly

[@AB-80X]

What you need to remember is the fact that the sound inside the 458 is incredibly monotome and to some extent, annoying. This has a lot going on, besides the engine itself that both rumbles and howls. Wastegate sound, the turbo spooling up, gear shift and overrun exhaust pops etc. It's a much more engaging sound wise than the 458, which sound rather artificial.

[@robz1471]

sorry Chris I think 458 sounds better. but your the boss!!

[@michaelj.kastner5165]

Chris has the best job on the planet!! He does it very well,Thanks for your honesty.

[@fapqa978]

Oh man the second this video popped up in my subscriptions I smiled like a kid opening its presents on Christmas :)

[@masterdrummer19]

I liked his 458 spider video more

[@ganoostermoppy4325]

Only Chris Harris can wear a pair of semi washed out pink shorts in Bristol airport at 6 in the morning and get away with it.

[@AlexOliver555]

Love the car and in that colour too it looks incredible! Would still have the coupe though.

[@jet528559]

love this channel keep it going!

[@Patr1ck2332]

Is it me or have Ferrari turned the stunning car that was the 458 Italia, into a car that now looks like the last gen Gallardo? Especially from the front and the awkward rear 3/4 shot near the beginning is not great. Can we go back to the sixties please? Surely a carbon fibre re imagining of the beautifully curvy exotica would have people clawing at dealerships to buy? ... Just a thought!

[@sik59rt]

People are already clawing at dealerships for their entire lineup. Sales have really never been a problem for them

[@beefbroth6539]

+Patrick Tomlinson It's been a while since they made beautiful cars. Cool, yes, but not beautiful. Can't think of one from the past couple of decades to be honest.

[@Patr1ck2332]

+Beef Broth I agree, very functional, with real purpose but maybe not beautiful! However, I may argue the virtues of an f355!!

[@Patr1ck2332]

+sik59rt but are they for the right reasons? In the same way people claw at anything aspirational.

[@V5869]

How old are you Pat?

[@targaflorio3239]

"In the spirit of being a smug bastard.." And a damn fine motoring journo as well. Nice one!

[@StreetKingEvolution]

Beautiful colour and vehicle.

[@myownruin187]

Chris your a brilliant driver, I love what you did On the track with the F12 Berlinetta, that’s still my favorite video and it started my obsession with the F12..

[@highwaystar1009]

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that Chris is definitely in a tiny minority when he says this thing sounds better than a 458. Frankly it doesn't hold a candle to that car.

[@AB-80X]

And frankly, most who think so haven't driven neither.

[@craserx6267]

ABOlsen69X tbh ,sound doesnt matter. what mattets is owning one so that people know you are rich

[@russellcoight1718]

highwaystar1009 have you driven both though? I don't really think the 458 sounds as good as everyone says it does, it just sounds a bit tinny and raspy if I could describe it with words. The 488 sounds deep and has lots of sounds happening at the same time, sounds more like an engine as CH said in this video. I've heard both in person multiple times though.. 488 sounds bad in recordings because you can't record the deeper sounds too much whereas 458's are more high pitched which is easy to capture

[@noseonscent1935]

I could not agree more. The 458 takes the piss out of the 488 at least for sound of engine. Like F1 vs nascar...literally.

[@stanleystefanowski3727]

And yet the 458 is still prettier... Can be had for £100k and is naturally aspirated and it should start appreciating in value...

[@Butcheren0]

You know it will be a good weekend when Chris has uploaded a new vid of a nice sportscar just in time for breakfast :D keep up the videos Chris!

[@leandg]

That thing is drop dead gorgeous!

[@28natdav]

What new Top Gear could've been

[@zatharos6427]

I wonder how much Chris is getting paid to say a 488 sounds better than a 458

[@petersothern2909]

the 458 sounds brilliant. this 488 sounds ok

[@wilkowilkins363]

@@petersothern2909 you been in one? With the roof down?

[@spincity1888]

Best auto journalist, it is such a enjoyment watching the show.

[@ausermane5926]

That color is amazing

[@zondabooze8422]

488 Spider > Huracan Spyder

[@thesocialnetlurk5347]

Both shit

[@hendradi3031]

+Zonda booze yes, definetely.

[@zondabooze8422]

TheSocialNetLurk What is not shit to you then?

[@thesocialnetlurk5347]

Zonda booze Pretty much anything other than this current generation of cars. 458, Gallardo, RR wraith, Ferrari ff, F12, Aventador, 911, RR Ghost, Bentley Continental.

[@andrewmiddleton7107]

+TheSocialNetLurk Yea... Absolute dogs aren't they........................

[@AnDyMaksoud]

You seem as if it was a chore doing a review this time around. Didn't get the enthusiasm and humbleness you normally provide, but nevertheless a good review.

[@bryanlatimer7653]

yep! Chris and Coulthard on Top Gear UK....they got it right! they got it right!...this is going to be a good run for the show! congratulations Chris and well deserved!

[@Scalachi123]

hey Chris I to love it when your having a good day out

[@Ccccc-mi3tr]

GET YOURSELF ON THE TV SHOW INSTEAD OF CHRIS EVANS YOUR WASTED ON EXTRA GEAR

[@sggjose]

Good call.

[@rafaeljoseph5680]

Jose Diaz 😂😂

[@SusheelKumarRavinuthala]

Never expected a ferrari review by Chris to be so damn boring

[@rebojtube]

Saw one of these 488 Spiders in Red. I cant stop thinking about it. Just a beautiful car.

[@flappospammo]

congrats on the top gear job , chris you're the only chris i'll be interested in watching that's for sure lol

[@deni3593]

458 spider looks soo much better...

[@xia]

488 just doesn't look as good as the 458

[@petersothern2909]

and doesn't sound as good Aswel

[@shawngamer28]

I've just watched this video from my desk where I do accounting work. I bloody wish I had your job Harris!

[@jaytmtb]

As always great review on a great car 😎

[@mkkk8971]

458 looks better

[@danmcclaren5436]

Same

[@fungunsforu]

+NathanPl yup

[@danmcclaren5436]

+fungunsforu its gonna be hard to top the 458. It will go down as one of the best looking cars the price.

[@airobyou]

458 is exotic looking, this one looks more like a computer designed

[@thesocialnetlurk5347]

Truer words have never been said. I can't stand this car.

[@SmackTalkTroll]

First

[@kooldog98]

Last

[@Rubbishbinny]

Fuck off

[@djcheff]

+Jon Woong To get rear ended.

[@bosshunterman]

+Jon Woong ....To get AIDS.

[@audiwankenobi361]

I was actually first but I erased my comment so that someone else could enjoy the pleasure of being first! your welcome!

[@LethaleXe]

I am from the Philippines and I love Chris Harris and all his car reviews.

[@taylordve]

Chris Harris. "You smug bastard" ... More please (& keep up the good work!!). PERFECT!

[@louisc8020]

458 still looks better

[@thealbaniandude1997]

It doesn't.

[@super117knight]

hell no, but sounds better

[@greigsanderson9673]

Looks yes, drivability..... NO CHANCE.

[@Blue79]

Great video Chris.

[@stevenclark7409]

Damn, I love Chris' reporting! He always has that "life is good" look about him.

[@topgirl8533]

Goes so fast and smooth