Chris Harris on Cars: Porsche 992 Carrera GTS Hybrid Review

This is one of the cleverer pieces of new technology I’ve driven in years. Yes, it’s a bit heavier, but this new turbo/hybrid tech shows Porsche’s new performance direction. And it’ll mean we get some VERY fast cars…

[@finleypdoherty]

Peace is restored as Harris on cars is back

[@bostontranscriptioncenter7756]

Already, Palestinians and Israelis are hugging in the streets. Ukrainians and Russians are embracing their lost brothers. Clarkson and Piers Morgan are clinking glasses and cheersing to each other's good health

[@crazyscientist4312]

Truth being said

[@lawrencegrace9916]

Feels like a right throwback!

[@jamesrush7292]

Well Harris on 911s atm 🤣

[@bostontranscriptioncenter7756]

Already, Jews and Muslims are hugging in the streets. Putin and Zelensky are high-fiving each other over vodkas. Clarkson and Piers Morgan are clinking their glasses, drinking to each other's good health

[@IndianaJono]

Mr Giebenhain is EXACTLY how I picture a Porsche engineer in my mind. Absolutely wonderful.

[@marcusburke4869]

Thinking the same thing. Chris is the host, but Mr Giebenhain is the star

[@einautofan6685]

Well, it's not 1945 anymore... How should a engineer look like?🤣 I don't know why all americans still have this crazy nazi engineer thing in their minds...😉

[@florianhaffner3910]

Haha same. Crazy talented engineers with a lot of passion.

[@stressballer]

Don't you mean wünderbar?

[@grggi35]

No ü in wunderbar 😅 ... My hair stands on end when i hear some germans speaking english. But we're not all like that 🤓

[@BrendanEvan]

I will never NOT watch a Chris Harris on Cars video

[@melaniezimmermann-jv7th]

Don't predict the future... 😉

[@cozza819]

Why is everyone glazing Harris so much in the past year?

[@VexBane777]

Were happy to see him back​@@cozza819

[@ShadowAdministrator]

@@cozza819Because he was so underrated for so long or not known about. He's one of the last OG remaining authentic car journalists to date, and I'll give you $1K if you can find a car journalist who can drive better than him. In his prime, the man could have competed in Formula 1. Chris is one of the few who actually care about the video quality his viewers get, and it shows.

[@cozza819]

@@ShadowAdministrator yeah bro it's cringe. I've watched him since the "drive" days on KZbin must have been back in 2011. Heard him on podcasts for over 10 years too. Always enjoyed the content but the level of ball washing is getting mental. Is it because people have just stumbled across him recently

[@BigBuilda]

With all respect, you’d almost call him an idiot for taking the dream job at Top Gear ! He’s just too bloody damn good by himself Good to be back Chris

[@EikeSky]

I'm sure the pay was better on Top Gear. Hopefully he's been saving so we can continue to benefit for years to come

[@sebastiankaiser5165]

He looked downright miserable the last few years. He looks way healthier and more at peace in this. I think he said as much on Rogan.

[@dskywalker3397]

This is true.

[@stuart730]

Agree

[@barryvyner1161]

Fascinating to watch Mr Harris talk himself into loving this car over the course of this video.

[@ziginox]

Reminds me a lot of the old SLS Electric Drive video from years ago

[@993mike]

As a life-long Porsche fan, it’s nice to see them come up with a solution to maintain ICE engines in the 911 and not destroy the experience. That being said, I still prefer the size, styling, interior and manic motor of my 991.2 GT3. I’ve almost bought a new 992 version a couple of times, but I’m still not sold on them enough to change.

[@ryantaggart5642]

One of the best reviews I've seen. Never just the WHAT with Mr. Harris. Always combined with the HOW and the WHY. Keep them coming!

[@FOXHOUND4143]

THAT GERMAN ACCENT, GOTTA LOVE IT!

[@melbguy1]

Ya

[@kanjokenny420]

Sounds like a bond baddie 😂😂

[@Schwurbel.deluxe]

Good morning in se morning

[@jdsk8914]

So sophisticated 😎

[@lkearney7299]

Excellent , English too, all the technical stuff.

[@sebastiankaiser5165]

Chris Harris just coming back and crushing the YT car review game completely. Master piece on how this format ought to be. Also nice car. Very impressed, would take over current GT3, which feels increasingly try hard.

[@chillax498]

Porsche so cool, they just continue to improve everything from cars that are near perfect.

[@bobbyjones6054]

My favourite channel is back, thank God. This channel was the soundtrack to my university years. I loved it.❤

[@1061shrink1061]

At the moment, I think this is one of the most complete "enthusiast" cars on the market. Fast enough without being bonkers, clever enough without being complex, and comfy enough on the road while being usable around a track. Those with pockets deep enough, could definitely create a one car garage with something like this. TBH the 911 has always been a very complete car in almost any version!

[@CharmingChowder]

But they are dabbling into turbo crap as well. This is what porsche is not known for

[@juliusklaas]

Porsche not known for Turbos?

[@prashanthp5448]

If there ever was an epitome of driving reviews, this is the one. It feels like a well orchestrated one-man symphony - where Chris is both conductor and instrumentalist.

[@BrendanEvan]

KZbin suggested this video to watch again. Gladly. It’s Chris!

[@troutback8702]

Me too😂

[@greenmoose_]

I was happy Chris got the top gear gig but honestly I missed his in depth breakdowns of how cars (that I'll never get to drive!) perform on both road and track - I'm so happy he's back where I found him on this channel doing what I feel he does best!

[@mominx2412]

That power slide in the beginning was majestic. So glad you're back on KZbin.

[@liamciaran94]

It has to be said Chris.... You really are Keeping the likes of what we used to love about the original topgear alive.... GREAT CAR REVIEWS. That's not to compare you to our three beloved car journalists. Because you're fantastic, you bring your own personality to what you do and I'd watch your content all day. Please keep doing what you're doing!

[@EnginAyaz]

Don’t stop Chris! The last bastion of automotive journalism that is true to the spirit of car enthusiasts.

[@senyforever]

It was an interesting quick review/diagnosis on a new car. Amazing cinematic capture. But a weird abrupt ending. Cheers to Chris Harris keeping the culture alive

[@safekraka]

Well this had put a smile on my face. Welcome back Chris.

[@engage-project]

Always a pleasure to see a new video from you, Chris. So glad you are back here making content for your channel again.

[@thebengal9699]

When the Turbo S comes out with this hybrid system it'll probably go 0-60 in less than 2.0 seconds, it already did it in 2.2 and it's essentially the fastest non-electric 0-60 in the world. Compare to Lambos, Ferraris, McLarens, Astons. They STILL cannot hit 2.2 and Porsche did it last gen

[@hughmcneillie1032]

They seem to have nailed it with this T-Hybrid. Perhaps new cars do have a future. Love those yellow calipers against the grey paintwork.

[@thedudeabides1443]

More complexity and more weight in a sports car? No thanks. My guess is older NA cars will only increase in value .

[@u2asian456]

My man. By far, the best car reviewer on any platform in my opinion.

[@kevinlucas8437]

Incredible tech, so electric assist zero lag 😮 brilliant !! It's always so fun to see Chris Harris track dancing !!

[@joedonnelly387]

In a world where everything seems to be getting worse, this is a historic return to form from Chris Harris.

[@martinpettett4306]

Love Harris on cars...but quick shout out for the skills of the person behind the camera/drone controller. Awesome.

[@danielshinerock1526]

Great detailed review as always! I just finished The Chris Harris book variable valve timings! I throughly recommend it. Ten out of ten!

[@furliaAUTOMOTIVE]

This takes me back Chris! Proper old school feel, the reason that still drives me! Fantastic look forward to more of your old school videos ! Came a long way from your m5 drift tutorial at Silverstone all those years ago!

[@michaelangus9136]

Never Comment, never Like. But for Chris returning to doing what he and his team do best. I am here! More please...

[@mtnvalley9298]

Thanks for the drive Chris and Co

[@DanTuc]

I don’t know why but it seems like he WANTS to hate it but it’s so good. His gut is saying i shouldn’t like this because it’s hybrid but man is it incredible. I can relate through the screen

[@jamesrsk]

Welcome home Chris. The best car reviewer.... in the world.

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

I've never really been a Porsche guy, but the way they're thinking laterally about the hybrid tech and making the ICE engine more viable for the future makes me want one.

[@felix-bk7ne]

Love it Chris. Would love to see a Mighty Car mods crossover in the future, if you're ever down under. You sliding some of their builds would be epic.

[@justamar]

Man listening to old Chris is very nice, missed this.

[@Gizfreek]

Engineering Explained did a great video on how the t-hybrid engine works and all the trickery around lambda=1, worth checking it out if you are into that.

[@ianbevis_911]

Great review as always, Chris! The future does feel oddly fascinating and a bit unsettling at the same time. I'm not sure I fully understand it either, and I kind of don’t want to like it - but here we are, staring down the road of hybrids in the 911 lineup. It’s strange seeing such an iconic model embrace electrification, but your insights make it easier to appreciate the engineering behind it. Here's hoping it stays true to that legendary 911 spirit we all love!

[@erikventa7807]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I value your opinion and also fascinated by Porche tech advancement. The two stroke and the electrification of the iconic super car.

[@jimsmith1550]

One of the best guys in a car. He will have millions of subs soon. Shit if I had the money I would invest in a show for him.

[@Aegilops]

I've often thought Amazon should give him a show, especially with his mates (have you been following the new podcast? of course you have)

[@jimsmith1550]

@ ya I’m a sucker for anything he does. Always loads of fun.

[@dskywalker3397]

This channel will be huge.

[@Desmond17]

You've got to hand it to Porsche, they've managed to find the most unique and Porsche-like way to hybridise their legendary 911. Sensational video Mr Harris !

[@papa_pt]

Porsche handles their heritage and staying true to old brand principles so much better than BMW 😢

[@idokwatcher2062]

@@papa_pt BMW doesn't even produce E46 M3 parts anymore. So much about their heritage. Even Nissan, a maker of altima that everyone mocks, has a Heritage Parts department.

[@944CoyoteV8]

Congrats on coming back, Chris! I hope you're well 😊

[@Carfeu]

You still are the best guy talking about cars on KZbin man

[@Matthew-ll9ke]

It is amazing to see Porsche engineering their way around these emissions laws, unlike so many who just give up and make it electric

[@LogieT2K]

Chris back in youtube is early Christmas present for me

[@beefgoat80]

A video from years ago just popped up in my feed. I decided to click on the channel to see if there was anything new and huzzah! 🎉

[@Tubes23]

Great video, Chris. As a Long time 911 fan and particular GTS lover, I was particularly interested to know how the tech would function especially as its Porsche. Great to see so much detail on the systems and even better to see its adding value when having to stray away from the ‘purity’ for emissions etc.

[@Wacky_Races]

Always a pleasure to listen to Chris’s reviews. An absolute natural. It is brilliant!!

[@Jsah11]

Great video and interview with the gentleman from Porsche. Really sets this video apart from others.

[@Dpaul93]

Very happy Chris is back at it alone... He's the best!

[@reedarvin7823]

I love it, but as a longtime Porsche owner (1st was in 1983, so 41 years, now), the prices are leaving me behind. They were attainable, then expensive, and now . . . very expensive indeed.

[@jamesm3060]

No one does this kind of content better than Chris. It's absolutely where he belongs

[@ashleydunn2628]

I do enjoy Chris just talking about cars... he also brings the best out of the nerdy engineers. Most excellent

[@richardbennett8701]

great video, owned a 23 plate GTS, i thought that was great, STARTED SAVING FOR THE T HYBRID

[@jdsk8914]

You know it actually doesn't sound half bad !! And Naturally Aspirated feel too. Danke Mr. Giebenhein !!

[@eden5260]

YT is being very kind to a channel that didn't upload and wasnt recommended ti anyone for a while

[@adamcameron9029]

I know this bloke doesn’t like compliments but I’ve been fortunate enough to have watched him from the beginning…..dare I say he’s top 2 car presenters of all time??

[@computerhelpcc]

VERY impressive this electric spooled turbo w low-end torque and response akin to NA big block. Manual 996 and PDK 987.2 here, much respect and excitement for this model....

[@ziggyfreud5357]

Ok. I will subscribe 😉 Very impressive. I wonder what the GT cars will be ? Quite excited actually. So happy I have my 991.2 GT3. Have 60000km and she is a keeper. My final car. Am so privileged.

[@omarr6021]

its nice to be back Chris and thank you for the technical briefing and road testing,,, i was very sceptical how would Porsche 911 Hybrid would be , but after hearing and watching the video i have to admit Porsche had design it properly ,,,

[@kornonacob]

Porsches are great cars coz they are not chasing crazy hp numbers like others... they know between 400-600hp are good enough for a car to manage the traction n enjoyable to drive on the road

[@laynedingman9707]

I’m glad to hear you say it’s a 928. Even if the engine stayed in back, the lines clearly started diverging a couple decades ago and now 911=928, and GT cars=911.

[@benburris4735]

This one in this spec too does look very much a modern 928. Even the tech demonstrator status matched haha.

[@1995VIPIN]

All those months of daily searching chris Harris on cars to check for a new video.....I hope the old charm is back....and Neal

[@BlackBirds93]

With no Top Gear or Grand Tour, these videos fill that itch for me

[@michaelsalter2473]

Always wanted a Ferrari as a younger man and laterly fancied a Maclaren but had a curiosity about Porsche. Bought one 4 years ago and now wouldn’t even consider another brand, I just lust after another more expensive Porsche.

[@nielsalute9069]

80 years ago these two would have killed each other but today they’re just having a geeky conversation about a car. 🙏🏻👌🏻❤️

[@Gorbyrev]

Chris, I love the way you interrogate the driving experience of a car. It is special gift, especially to those of us who are unlikely to be sat in that particular driving seat.

[@ChrisMisMYhandle]

The "Big Car" trend these days is just getting silly. Last year i downsized to a GR86 and it has allowed me to "drive" roads again which were previously limited to merely navigating. I know most people dont live in the countryside like me, but, even most hatchbacks these days are too fat for the roads around where i live.

[@johnmull59]

Couldn't agree more. In the UK , and probably most of Europe, an Alpine/older Lotus is a much better car to enjoy.

[@givemeajackson]

yeah, not wrong on that one. i had to borrow my mum's honda jazz recently, and just by being narrow that thing was fun on winding roads. though i always loved hustling small shitboxes....

[@reaver9]

Tried that feels a bit like EV infused 911, if consistency of power delivery is what you are after than by all means. I went for 992.1 Turbo Non-S as I prefer more organic setup even if it means a minimal turbo lag.

[@cw205mi16]

911 is same size since 2012

[@sneeuwballa]

@@cw205mi16 The 991 was too big as well

[@thejalderman]

So glad to see you back 🍻

[@omarjacobs6071]

Welocome back. I like your car reviews.

[@chrback1]

great camera work, slides look so good

[@tonymellor7979]

Ascari, what a track to enjoy something like this!

[@slimswaggerful]

The steering wheel poet is back !

[@xcarter_carsx2848]

best car show on KZbin to this day, I watch these videos with my dad, he finds most presenters cringy and unskilled.

[@GroppeljohannKlotenkempe-vr6oh]

Impressive car again! Well done Porsche. Love the sound❤❤

[@Sloid88]

Good to have you back❤

[@09juliancarr]

With this system you don’t need a wastegate, as the ‘overspeed’ of the turbo energy is harvested back to the battery for deployment in the gearbox e-motor. The e-motor is the starter, generator (alternator) and could be the reverse gear (as per McLaren W1)

[@givemeajackson]

i think i'd legit have this over a turbo. sounds better, goes like hell too, and apparently doesn't feel all that turbo charged. very impressive stuff from porsche. also, i love the idea of using the turbo as a generator! so clever, you're gaining back battery even when you're full throttle.

[@mtx1212]

5:48: Hey look, Germany's got its own version of Matt Watson!😂😂😂

[@urbanstrencan]

Chris Harris in the best Porsche for me GTS Hybrid, using hybrid power for performance ❤❤❤❤ And really hoping for Dakar 911 version with this powertrain 😊😊🤟🤟⚡

[@dave_sanderson]

LOL and a tip of the hat for The Fast Show reference 😂😂😂

[@DirtyI30N]

Another absolutely top class video!

[@GoldenGoalFF]

Chris - please just keep uploading to this channel... I hope you are enjoying being back doing what you do best

[@OmerYurdun]

I'm not usually one to jump into presales, but with Alemio Network, I couldn't resist. This is a solid project with massive potential!

[@chriswoolfenden2631]

Great video Chris, thank you. I assume the T in t-hybrid stands for Toyota as some of the technology is the same as on my Rav4.

[@joedesi99]

I think the sweet spot is the 992.2 T with 6 speed manual from the gt3???

[@PDCruzer]

It’s a quiet Sunday, bit cloudy, having a cup of coffee, and watching Chris Harris.

[@LloydmeisterVid]

For some reason i read that in a Chris Cooper voice

[@Fallington]

Same - except it’s cider and I’ve had about 5 now, and it’s chucking it down outside.

[@giuistefanjr72]

Personally i think this is the way forward, we depend on petrol industry and we should not blame the internal combustion engine for the most significant advancement in technology we have achieved today. Smaller turbocharged engines coupled to small medium battery will decrease the necessity for a full blown electric car. Way to go Chris!

[@njs9876]

Excellent. A proper car review.

[@apexsynthesis1]

Great to have you back!

[@saferandquieteroads]

I cannot wait for the day of the video of you thrashing the Pagani Utopia around the hills of Modena as you did the red Huarya

[@martin.arvidsson]

This is peak KZbin!❤

[@flacjacket]

So hang on, is the consequence of the Lambda 1 thing that the turbo has to be much larger running lower boost to keep cat temps down and the EAT is the workaround for the resultant lag? If so then the aftermarket should be able to pull a lot of power out of these. Edit: just got to the part where they said its like a truck turbo, nice!

[@WestCoastSupercarsandClassics]

'then the aftermarket should be able to pull a lot of power out of these' Hmm... prolly just get a Turbo S then?

[@dse7647]

Can you do some reviews on the older modern classics please? Like all the cars you guys mention on the podcast. We need more of that please 🙏

[@martyberger7168]

Remarkable engineering

[@CHONGSoliz]

Diving into Alemio Network's whitepaper - the innovation and technology behind this project are mind-blowing!

[@herwigv]

Nice one Chris

[@Dr.Bob85]

This video does a lot of good sales work for Porsche.. 👍 lots of possible buyers will not be happy with the word hybrid linked to their dream-911, Chris just removed all those negatives!!

[@Alex-FFM]

Chris keep doing that this !!!!! So glad we’re back 👏🏼. Cheers from Frankfurt, Germany.

[@philipvonwulffen2939]

Maybe I’m getting old… could be, I am… love it!

[@nathanfoster4381]

Top man, just finished your book which was great, best wishes to you Chris.

[@institorisinstitoris959]

Is it well written ? Would you recommend ?

[@nathanfoster4381]

@ Definitely, his love of cars from when he was a kid through to his journalism days and then right up to Top Gear just shines through, his blood type is definitely unleaded.