Chris Harris - Quick Steer | Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta

[@samljones]

The 458 has just aged so beautifully, the original Italia still looks just as good as it did back in 2009. And that engine!

[@sighfly2928]

Hmm definitely aged well, still not on a Zonda Cinqe level, but still very pretty.

[@crimsonpirate1710]

Crap its a dog to look at

[@amacca2085]

It has an engine

[@collectingcars]

We fully agree!

[@mAthXjAzz]

The price aged beautifully as well

[@harshsonawane6076]

That line, of cars between 2010-18, just right, perfectly put. They were the sweet spot truly

[@Sabrermk42]

The end of the analog era meeting the beginning of the more tech focused cars. Was a goldilocks period of time for sure!

[@beanykey]

Why though?

[@JB-hu5jm]

@@Sabrermk42 there's nothing much "analog" in any car built after the 70s. Surely, 2010-18 can still be considered an interesting time for some cars though.

[@rezasuleman4596]

The golden era is more like 1995-2010.

[@jdhazan]

@@beanykeyDCT plus naturally aspirated engines minus screens and hybridization/weight

[@yan4594]

People who actually drive these special cars are the real MVPs

[@collectingcars]

Keith is an MVP!

[@UKBUILT]

100 %

[@TheRoyalstallion]

I drive a 458 with 74k miles on it now!! still puts a smile on my face with all aspects of the car including the noise!!

[@shashankars3632]

wow! amazing.

[@Revheadrev]

Brother, that is possibly the coolest thing to say about one of the great Ferraris, in my humble opinion, of all time. Good on you pal, enjoy the fruits of your labour!

[@thesprawl2361]

Can you drift it?

[@Resist_Oppression]

Nice! Drive it like you own it!

[@Chris-hw4mq]

@TheRoyalstallion you win at the car game hope it lasts another 100k

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

This brings back memories of the comparison to the GT3 Chris did with Tiff... Always wondered why they never did more together, they had great on screen chemistry.

[@howarddavies136]

P1, La Ferrari, 918 at Portimao with Tiff and Marino is one of Chris' best. They worked so well together. I'd love to see more "Chris Harris and friends" kind of videos.

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

@@howarddavies136 Oh yeah I don't know how I forgot about that absolute gem... I mean, Tiff's making Love Cars now, they should sack the less good Vicky and put on Chris. I dunno, maybe off screen they don't get along so well or something. I know Chris is working on the Collecting Cars stuff, but that's not exclusive or going anywhere meaningful. It just strikes me as odd it never lead to more work together, especially since TG has ended. Here's hoping it does.

[@mphillips24]

Love the legal front plate tucked behind the drivers seat 😊

[@carsandcustard]

The Speciale Aperta has to be one of the greatest cars ever made. A real case of ‘if you know, you know’.

[@mba9565]

812 comp, F12 TDF, 458 speciale, Laferrari and SP3 are the most special modern ferraris and dream Ferraris for my generation

[@s.flanders]

I might be a tad older than you but I’d definitely throw the 430 Scuderia in the mix, and possibly swap the 812 Comp for a GTS. Convertible V12s are a very rare breed in the Ferrari world.

[@mba9565]

@@s.flanders why would you swap 812 comp with gts. 812 comp aperta is a dream open top v12 ferrari. I won’t include 430 scud in there though it is one of the most beautiful ferrari and Schumacher’s fav feerari I would rather go for manual ferrari f355 spider. A manual Ferrari v8 with beautiful and classic lines and probably with best sounding Ferrari v8. In my opinion f355 is one of the most underrated and least talked ferrari

[@nab5018]

599 GTO has entered the chat😂😉

[@ChrisMisMYhandle]

Im sure chris won't mind me saying this, but the video of Jethro driving a Speciale on launch through the hills near Fiarano, like an absolute madman, is one of my favourite videos ever. In fact, im going to watch it now.

[@cobra1010]

Chris Harris just knows how to present Ferraris in a proper way!

[@I53-624]

The Speciale really is one of the greatest Ferraris and cars ever

[@user-sg6xv2kb8s]

These armospheric cars will just keep going up and up in price into the future. True automotive passion.

[@MrOrtmeier]

This is one of the best handling cars Ferrari ever made. It's the jewel of the Ferrari line. If i could only choose one it would be the 458

[@Scraggy33]

Terrible scuttle shake in cabriolet format

[@CherylRayment-ec3ke]

Love watching Chris could watch him all day. And cars. Could not get better .

[@hurdurdur7rl696]

Seeing you get old means i'm getting old. Damn. Yes awesome car too.

[@planofaction8124]

Chris is so correct with the 201-2018 sweet spot, what a use of English language. When cars handled well, built quality at an all time high, styling on point, and before everything become too electronic and EV.

[@graham5318]

One of my favorite cars with one of my favorite hosts! What a fantastic owner story....someone that actually uses such a special car.

[@AutoGroup786]

This is epic! Chris Harris + one of my favorite Ferraris of all time = amazing ❤

[@conradgrundy8814]

I had the pleasure of chatting with the owner of this car a few years ago at Curborough sprint course, absolutely lovely chap and lovely car

[@MeniMilstein]

The minute you see such a machine rocking a phone holder GLUED to the dash you know life is beautiful.

[@HoratioHoodoo]

As much as I love seeing Harris in cars on youtube again, I wish it was from a journalists perspective and not a salesman's. I want to see you thrashing these cars, physically and verbally.

[@HX920]

Check out Landow Laps…he’s thrashing them then.

[@vipe650r]

Yeah, I get wanting to see what it can truly do. I don't think it's coming from a salesman here, or certainly not simply that. Sure, there's a presentation and sales aspect to it, but it lands differently because of a genuine appreciation and passion for a truly special car. It's from a storied and passionate journalist who understands the specialness in a way few do.

[@HoratioHoodoo]

@vipe650r he definitely leaves the negatives out. Ie the Speciale Aperta has significant scuttle shake, something he'd normally comment on. I get it. I just want some of the old format along with it.

[@HoratioHoodoo]

@HX920 been enjoying those! Although it's frustrating how much it fkin rains there. Haha

[@vipe650r]

@@HoratioHoodoo That's a fair point.

[@Zerobar78.]

I did some laps in a standard 458, what a car and the sound is amazing, can't imagine a Speciale with no top....

[@Original_Nuttah]

This and a gallardo superlegera were my dream car's of the time

[@SWatchik]

i remember when you first covered this car on youtube. Amazing how far you have gone in the media space, and also how that still seems as good as when it first came out

[@TheBlackD]

The 458 Speciale was the first car that got handed to me as a press photographer back in the days. I had the car for myself for 8h before the journalist would arrive to drive the car but I was so scared I didn't use it much. I just took pictures of it sitting on the curbs of the Porsche S section of Le Mans while the sun was setting in the background. Pictures that never got used as they prefered the one I took during the roadtrip that followed.

[@OnTrackDetailing]

That rear 3/4 view is stunning, lovely cars

[@pj9375]

Best car salesman I know

[@Mike-1000]

Seems like his new vocation now .... he can't be a legend all his life I guess.

[@willlashley1378]

definitely up there as one of Maranello's finest for me. utterly sensational car

[@lombechewemukulu3767]

IKR! TRULY THEIR FINEST HOUR

[@ChuckYuuu]

The last NA mid engine Ferrari, this is going to go for millions in a few years

[@hadrienlf23]

They made 15 000 coupe, 6000 spiders, 3000 speciale and 500 speciale aperta... the speciale could potentially but the rest won't.

[@Jiggy_100]

As it should its the last real ferrari😂

[@Jiggy_100]

It's already a bucket list car for me❤ Last of its kind

[@Wallstreetavarice]

Last na V8 Ferrari yes, but the Daytona SP3 is essentially a La Ferrari sans hybrid drive. 828hp NA V12 godliness. It's also $3 million, so it barely counts as an option.

[@crimsonpirate1710]

Into the crusher it goes. Garbage they are.

[@davidclarke2193]

Chris the traveling sales rep.

[@Bmontepeque11]

OH YES. FINALLY PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY DRIVE THEIR CARS. I love the high mileage special cars, because they have been used. Low mileage cars are an absolute trap, you need to fix a million things as well, etc. The 458 Speciale is amazing! ❤ Oh and, if you want to tell an Aperta from a Coupé easily look at the windows, Coupés have a small triangle behind the doors, Apertas/Spiders don't have anything after the door :)

[@neilmatthew27]

458 Speciale really hits the spot for me. Such a gorgeous car along with the e90 M3 definitely my dream duo.

[@mfronti]

I got 33k miles and track days on my 458 love it, not the fastest by todays standard but a lot prettier and more fun to drive classic for lots of years to come. 🎉

[@Franksey180]

I randomly bumped into Keith Sutton outside a hotel in Abu Dhabi in 2014, very nice chap who had time for a chat. What a cracking car!

[@Czeslaw_cn4tv]

I've been lucky enough to drive a normal 458 at the track and it remains the most sensational supercar/sports car/any car I've ever driven. The lightness and ease with which the car can be driven hard is nothing short of amazing and in Race, the throttle response made me question my sanity because it felt like there was genuinely a reaction before the pedal moved.

[@chrisgilkes1687]

Same here mate and couldn’t agree more. It’s perfect in my opinion.

[@TheJmebe]

Remember watching Vicki Butler-Henderson review this [on 5th Gear?] back then. I instantly fell in love with it ..already had a thing for Vicki - who doesn't :) ..remember that the 458 almost made her cry with happiness. Although F40 is perhaps the poster car, this is the Ferrari I've always wanted above everything else since. Coupe please though if any going..

[@hellothere4342]

I forgot when the 458 was released. This beauty hasn't age a day. Well done Ferrari.

[@AccentShmaccent]

Can't beat a well-done folding hard top. It truly is the best of both worlds!

[@bpowick]

I still think the 458 is the best looking Ferrari so far. It’s just such a beautiful design.

[@gcm747]

The 458 is one of, if not my favourite, Ferrari’s to track. Outstanding V8 with a lovely chassis and gearbox. Chris isn’t wrong when he says it’s the Ferrari that anyone who has one says they’ll keep.

[@Chimp_Handzee]

Always loved the Speciale. When's Chris going to review the C8 Z06?

[@2fast2nick]

458 Speciale Aperta is probably one of my all time favorites

[@valensi1988]

Relaxed Chris is the best Chris.

[@costafilh0]

What car! The only thing I prefer about the 488 are the side intakes.

[@peteadams7916]

More cars like this and more Chris doing honest and experienced reviews! Look forward to these weekly drops 👏

[@jem0090]

458 may have aged better than any modern supercar

[@tanvirhussain6106]

What a story this special car has. Cars with their stories make them more interesting. For instance my personal classic E46 has a great story and it makes it more special

[@leangrypoulet7523]

"When the music stops cars between 2010 and 2018 will be the ones that are celebrated" Phew. That includes my Land Rover Defender then....🙌

[@74SD455TA]

I didn't have the sound on but you are one lucky one to be driving that car....YEAH!

[@4youtu909]

It will never aged.. N/A Ferrari's..... Pure Heaven

[@birdmanmarbella]

The 458 is my lottery win car. Much more appealing than newer Ferrari models and plenty to choose from at "reasonable" prices on Autotrader.

[@WebbyOnCars]

What an absolutely stunning car! My all time favourite Ferrari!!❤️❤️

[@eastbaystreet1242]

Luca really was special. He made it out to meet with us Challenge drivers at Fiorano. Very charming - spent time with each of us. Now that I am a bit older, my Ferrari has a three-pointed star and happens to be what Chris wants: an AMG S63 Cabrio. Interestingly, I have had the feeling that this car is special, a keeper - a 2017. And sure enough, here is Chris saying that 2010-2018 was the sweet spot. This video does make me miss the Ferraris, though.

[@derfels9291]

Beautiful... but where is the high pitched soundtrack with high revs mate?

[@hakeemsd70m]

The last mid-engined Ferrari designed by Pininfarina. The 458 Speciale is one of my all-time favorite Ferraris.

[@crazzy88ss]

2:40 whoa Chris made a stats mistake?! What a great car. Fun quick video as always.

[@bcm7779]

Totally agree on the peak period! I think 18/19. Haptics and touch screens have run rife since! Lovely car and story. Hope he gets a good number for it

[@williamtaylor5193]

Another new classic with Mr. Harris. Great stuff.

[@graeme9893]

If my memory serves me correct, there’s a vid Mr HarrisC did of one sliding around the hair pins in the hills somewhere sunny. Marvellously capable car then… Isn’t Chris just the only guy you want out of any car journalist out there doing this stuff. Bravo 👏🏼

[@Your_Paramour]

You might be thinking of Jethro's 458 speciale review. IIRC Chris's Aperta review was in the rain?

[@graeme9893]

Nope, I’m not. It’s a 458, it’s Chris’s review and it’s windy hills - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGKrpHiuqql4h9ksi=f0BuLkCdi6H0zRpx Call yourself a fan lol 😉

[@harvinmahal]

@@Your_Paramourjethro’s top down in rain review of the spaciale is the one of the most special car videos on the net

[@Your_Paramour]

@@graeme9893Somehow I hadn't seen this before. I'm guessing this must have been just before Chris got blacklisted by Ferrari?

[@jrwojick]

awesome stuff. Always happy to hear about these amazing cars that are properly driven.

[@TheJaytotheBee]

One of the GOATs this car, proper!

[@PREDATOR07]

I'll say it again and again. Chris should teach youtubers and *pro drivers how to handle any car in any racetrack.

[@mvp_kryptonite]

I concur, 2010-2018 a lovely era of cars

[@pininfarina575]

I know Chris is just trying to sell me the car, but it is a good story telling. still my fav modern ferrari

[@lombechewemukulu3767]

WOW!!! WHAT AN ALLOCATION STORY

[@investorservices302]

I have owned many Ferrari's and as an owner of a 458 Speciale Aperta, I can confirm that the car is superior to all that I have driven. On the track, its at home and on the street you could daily drive it and be comfortable. The car has the right lines, performance that is usable and ultra rare! One of the best Ferrari's ever made.

[@Scraggy33]

Same, also had one from factory, sadly I drove a 675LT Spider with carbon monocoque and that was end of love affair

[@investorservices302]

@@Scraggy33 There are many cars that have more power than the 458 SA, but I would rather a car that I can use 99% of the power. A car designed by the prestigious Pininfarina company, a limited production vehicle with only 499 units and a vehicle that has been a great investment =458 SA. Should of kept the 458 SA, cheers.

[@Scraggy33]

Fair, I was talking only about which is the better car. Clearly the SA is amazing.

[@Scraggy33]

@@investorservices302 scuttle shake also dire as Ferrari skimped on only putting Monocoque in their hypercars

[@user-gl2eq2ly4g]

Mine has no scuttle shake

[@catlee8064]

Its great that its been run so much, keeps everything ticking over, works the seals. The cars kept in a barn and run once a month for 5 miles are usually the ones with a crap ton wrong with them.

[@bigrobsydney]

Every time I see videos from the UK, I can't help but be reminded just how shit the weather is.

[@Leto_II]

One of the best Ferrari in the era after the 2000’s, this the Enzo and LaFerrari and maybe a few others like SP3. This is special, between this and almost any other modern super car I’d choose this, who cars about speed unless you’re in a Bug or Egg what’s the point, these sound and look amazing.

[@michaelpenrose2232]

Another handsome example

[@PaulDC-xl2pw]

Next to the GT3 RS 991.2 & 992, it's THE Legend!!! Nice review

[@stillcastphotography6596]

Mr Harris was the only bloke on top gear that ever knew how to drive a car along with the stog !!

[@simonjones5614]

Don’t forget Tiff Needell - he practically married the art of drifting with car journalism.

[@stillcastphotography6596]

@@simonjones5614I forgot about him since it was way way back but yes, a racer and car reviewer so he sure can drive. My best one I liked of Tiffs was in the McLaren F1… amazing 👌

[@ahmedabdi5980]

This & the Maserati Gran Cabrio MC Stradale were my dream cabriolets/convertibles

[@lawrencedwardenicholls]

@collectingcars you have last N/A 'Berlinetta' on the first shot of the film. It's not a Berlinetta btw - (meaning closed cockpit) it's an aperta (meaning open cockpit)

[@johncreedon7847]

Has to be one of the greatest ferraris ever made

[@DimmyV]

It such a beautiful car, looks good even today. Love this car.

[@djgtuk2012]

Had the pleasure of being introduced to Keith at Goodwood by a mutual friend who also has a rather flash donkey! 📸Presumably he will be keeping the registration 😎

[@bk_nreynolds3278]

Such a special car. I hope we see more and more manual swaps with these.

[@StormFlank6]

My favourite ferrari of all time😍😍😍

[@AdrenalineBound]

Like the Bible the 458 does stand the test of times.

[@Ultratoast01]

Prancing cat is a nice touch

[@andysteggals2745]

Last of the real, usable, N/A super cars….plus the 458 is the best looking Ferrari ever made!

[@deanjackson8368]

The last great V8 Fezza? Love the 458, in any flavour - it's aged so well - and the Speciale is the cream of the crop.

[@sveeny]

Not a fan of black-on-black cars but other than that, the 458 Speciale certainly is one exciting machine! Would love to experience it at some point.

[@cromulentparty]

Still the best car ever made

[@Sniperkitten971]

Ultimate Ferrari V8 right here.

[@bretzi111]

I was 14 when the 458 was released so I always say this is my poster car

[@marty1035]

beautiful, classic, timeless.

[@dstewusa7054]

Beautiful car, lots of carbon, visually stunning engine - rode passenger in one at Laguna Seca for a dozen hot laps - spoiler alert - it’s not as loud and white knuckle as you would hope And it’s waaay too expensive

[@simongibbs3936]

What was the thing that looked like a fuel filler cap stuck to the dashboard?

[@HX920]

Sat nav holder

[@sherman4970]

Beautiful masterpiece of a Ferrari

[@garethherring7261]

What a car… love the 458 styling!

[@thomaspickervance5927]

All 458 models will be the most desirable V8 Ferraris in the future, a true future classic

[@casey2732]

I would want coupe but this car is absolutely EPIC

[@tommymann1056]

458 is peak Ferrari for me

[@richardcarter1000]

I think an early F355 manual and a late 458 are the greatest. Both in the man's era..

[@Opie..]

This car is as special as the 4.0 RS, Chris… Not many modern cars fall in that category.

[@NotAvailableEmotionally]

We need more Mr.Clifford please.

[@Revheadrev]

What a machine! Prob my favourite Ferrari shape/engine/gearbox combo. I’d have the coupe over the aperta, but let’s be honest, I’m not a chance to own either…

[@alexanderwolf5134]

I’ll never be able t afford this. But to me it’s the goat.