Flat Out In a Le Mans Winning Porsche 962 - /CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS

This car belongs to the Porsche Museum. It is worth millions of dollars. And they let me spank it at their Weissach test track. Good times.

[@RichardC67]

This is the best 14 minutes on KZbin. Period. An interviewer who knows what he is talking about with a well spoken engineer. Fantastic. I worked with the SCCA and IMSA in the 80s and loved watching Al Holbert and Derek Bell drive this incredible machine. Thanks for the memories.

[@tommack8650]

And don't forget HJ Stuck! Did Chris not know his name??

[@vetb882]

Al Holbert was a legend to me even before I became a fan of 4 wheeled racing.

[@stevecovaleski6315]

Al holbert, pride of bucks county PA r.i.p.

[@jcerullo5015]

I dont know the video he made with the first Porsche was pretty good

[@mariapires7170]

And Hans Stuck, I think, at least in Le Mans!

[@DolleHengst]

I could listen to that german engineer for days!

[@frankooo805]

+DolleHengst I could listen to that Porsche's turbo noises for days.

[@Annihilation23453245]

+DolleHengst he was one of my professors in my university this year for "race car engineering" truely, genuinely great person with knowledge beyond imagination.

[@Richard.sheeposh]

+The Hose which university ? ... It really makes me want to quit my school and go study there :D

[@jasonjackson3114]

Porsche engines sound beautiful at high rpm.

[@offizin]

da ist noch einer von der HS Esslingen ;)

[@BurnDuration]

More of these types of videos please! Vintage racecars driven hard, and discussions with the racecar engineers--the best video content.

[@raisinade]

+BurnDuration It's something that he can only do if he gets an opportunity, and they are few and far between. I agree though, I love the videos of classics, it's just not really up to Chris unfortunately.

[@csmith9684]

More please! Anyone know other channels that do vids on racecars and how they drive like this?

[@215alessio]

He must go visit engeneer marco Materazzi in southern italy designer of the f40, lancia stratos and bugatti ( he is now 81) Hurry pls !

[@melchiorram7793]

Issimi had done a 4 part serie interview with him.

[@dirksteffen9375]

This is my favorite video on KZbin. Just look at the excitement of Norbert Singer when he is asked the right questions and explains what made these cars so fast. I could watch a Norbert Singer Chris Harris video for hours and would enjoy every minute.

[@ClassicsExoticsSTL]

Once again Chris Harris shows why he is the absolute best motor journalist in the biz! Great job mate!

[@jman4652]

Agree💯

[@NormAppleton]

He gets into the WHY and HOW of it all. He's good.

[@mr.irrelevant8826]

Jeremy clarkson?

[@araminfreefall8717]

harry's garage

[@tristantheuerkorn5124]

Tim Schrick?!

[@actionmethod]

I like how this show compared to Top Gear is targeted at the real car guys. No pranks, no theatrics, just very focused and serious.

[@dcoulter19]

This aged well 😅

[@alibabesccfc]

Chris Harris is the best thing about the new version. Top class driver

[@diegao83]

I use it to sleep. 😂 literally not a mean joke

[@VinnyUnion]

XDDDDD

[@michaelbonade4667]

Mr. Singer's contribution to this video was fantastic....what a car guy....

[@Hazardiousmatze]

Norbert Singer is a legend. His smile after Stefan Bellof (RIP) drove the 6:11 on the Nordschleife is one of the best moments in motorsport history

[@bsmukler]

There are so many great aspects to this video: the interview with Norbert Singer, the wonderful sights and sounds of the beautiful 962--- but I think the best part is how breathless Chris Harris sounds, especially as he prepared to drive off at the beginning. It makes you sense the awe and excitement he feels for having a chance to drive this absolutely iconic car.

[@babyhuey6342]

Agreed. It's so cool to see a proper journalist, who knows who to conduct interviews, who is also a total geek for his topic. He knows exactly how special this opportunity is.

[@193322009]

As a former Porsche race driver, I could watch these videos all day long. Thanks for posting such a great Porsche engineer and driver!

[@Normally_aspirated]

I have learned more about race cars from this video than anything else I have watched in years.

[@MegaMymusiclist]

I never got bored while watching this video. And I can watch it again and again.

[@aker1993]

Norbert Singer he is genius

[@erikhertzer8434]

Joeben Pajes Engalan : Singer was the Wernher Von Braun of racing...

[@richboy900]

Erik Hertzer or the adrian newey of le mans

[@joaopaulo-ms5it]

Awesome, you can really tell that engineer loves what he does (or did).

[@thethirdman225]

Norbert Singer was a feature of endurance racing for 30 years.

[@MetalMieser777]

What a great video, and a great privilege to drive that car and speak with it's designer. Thank you for making this and letting us all get a taste of the knowledge that Mr. Singer has.

[@sans3698]

I'm glad there's a proper video for this BEAUTIFUL CAR :o

[@DonWolfi007]

this is soooooo goooood! Norbert Singer makes it sound so simple ... we want more!

[@MontanaMetal]

Most will never understand... I nearly wept when he got out of the car. This is beyond "bucket list" stuff. I'm speechless, beautiful.

[@jafu745]

This vid is just so amazing on so many levels I can't even put it into words. The shots of the car with the interior and exterior showing wear and tear, the they talk about it, the way you can tell how much they appreciate this car... This right here is what the passion for cars is all about. 10/10, great work!

[@Track-studs]

Chris, I cant thank you enough for making videos like this. For those of us with the true passion these videos are priceless. Thank you so much.

[@MarijnKramer13]

Wauw... The 1980's where the best times in racing... Group b, f1, le mans.240mph (396km/h) on the straight on le mans. I want to se that again...

[@aydankhaliq2967]

I love those turbo V6 engine noise. How it's not very loud and suddenly a burst of power

[@kevinmai4326]

i agree, Group c and dont forget the legendary Group 5

[@SirOliverNorwell]

Stefan Bellof died in a private Group B at Spa in Sep. 85 while trying to overtake Jackie Ickx in Eau Rouge, the most dangerous corner. R.i.P.

[@MDDeGrande1994]

@@aydankhaliq2967 *Flat-6

[@paxwallacejazz]

We all do

[@profrobbob]

Thank you for sharing your amazing experience with us.

[@AlanAttack]

A car which is etched into my memory forever and you drove it! with the man behind the awesomeness explaining it all...doesn't get any better than this.

[@kiket2ride]

Oh my, this has got to be THE BEST sports prototype car video ever. Not only includes an amazing legend as Singer, but the amount of respect and admiration Chris Harris shows to the acclaimed engineer is outstanding. Of course you need to add video quality which is superb and really good editing. An overall 10 for this video, which I've already watched over 20 times in the last 7 years. Thank you Chris Harris, thank you Norbert Singer, thank you DRIVE.

[@jamessuttie1261]

What an incredible video! Harris and Singer were fantastic together. So informative and entertaining!

[@PressurenFlames]

Damn! I just realized, that I missed Chris when I've made my internship in Weissach August 2012 - February 2013. You hear engine and tire noises the whole day, so you don't really care about it after a time. At least I was a passenger in the 991 II Turbo S prototype on full speed - this was a cool experience too.

[@TheLobstersoup]

Every car should sound like this! Always loved this particular design and car, too. Lucky you. Got to drive the big one!

[@SaschaPallenberg]

I could binge watch Chris Harris videos for 2 weeks straight!

[@NecroPolo]

What an iconic car and iconic engineer! I really appreciate this video.

[@Liist]

I hope one day you get to drive the Mazda 787B.

[@vintageman91]

***** I have to say that the 787B is probably the loudest car i ever heard of. That rotary 4 is wonderfull.

[@thethirdman225]

Well, it would be good but the 962 was a much better and more important car.

[@jraybay]

One of my all time favorite racecars. Just an awesome machine and it was cool to see him speak about his creation with so much passion and admiration.

[@Wellspicedchaffinch]

Thank you for documenting this fabulous piece of history. Thank you Chris for helping us understand.

[@Spunkey1982]

Great video. I could listen to Norbert Singers' stories for hours.

[@adotwhite]

so good. very informative and entertaining. dope vid.

[@TexasScout]

Chris, I can feel my heart pounding in my chest, the sound of the transmission, the feel of the steering wheel as you fight a corner, the smell of raw metal, tires and the oil. The sound of the turbos. Can feel it.

[@dustinak]

One of my favorite videos to come back to. I love learning for motorsports legends. Thank you Chris.

[@Case16710]

The engine sounds give me goosebumps. Gonna miss that when all cars are electric.

[@francouz23]

I am watching this video every few months, and the last sentence always get me in tears What a car, what a bloke Absolute legends The engineer The car And the journalist is not bad either

[@WOAHthatwascool]

Amazing video, as always. It was incredible to get that little glimpse into the history of one of motorsport’s most glorious eras. I would love to see more raw footage of you and Singer. I’m sure he has more interesting stories to tell than there is time to tell them.

[@aldean2984]

Amazing footage! Loved it all! Great respect for sharing this! Thanks!

[@raypfaff7023]

A few years back I had the privilege to sit in a 917 and the owner even fired it up for me. (sometimes it helps to be German and a car freak) I still get goosebumps today. Sitting in a piece of history of that magnitude, I truly can understand Chris Harris's excitement .

[@jimf5160]

Excellent piece...interesting interview.

[@monsieurvoiture]

Chris, your life's just so wonderful. Thank you for sharing it. Wishing you the best. Enjoy every second and keep sharing.

[@fastindy]

Another outstanding video from Harris. The interview with Singer was priceless, uncovering tiny pieces of stories that will only be known to those who lived them.

[@tscooter22]

Yet another absolutely fantastic video!

[@ZachCanPlay]

+tscooter22 Nice profile pic. All I care about are air-cooled flats, and 13b's. well.... 20's too. haha I forgot what you call a 4 rotor. The scoot cars are sick.

[@tscooter22]

Thanks! I'm the original owner. A 4 rotor would be a 26b. Zoom-Zoom!! :-)

[@tommy9927]

This video is fantastic. I still haven't figured out if I like the driving scenes or the interview with Norbert Singer more.

[@streetsandpeaks3013]

Legend... one of my favorites of all time just got better. Thank you!

[@CookedLight]

Lucky man...I had that car as my computer wallpaper for years. I could listen to Mr Singer and you all day, what a brilliant interview.

[@chadwhite1198]

i am home sick. All damn day. I have been watching KZbin for a large portion of this day... This video is the best thing that I have seen today. Thank you for deftly expressing the feeling of driving this pivitol machine. And most importantly, thank you for crafting this video so well, that it gives the machine"s father the respect that he deserves.... BRAVO!

[@Collateralcoffee]

And you destroyed your nice sentence by writing pivotal wrong.... welll. American-style, like always.

[@mayamanign]

Porsche...There is NO substitute.

[@mayamanign]

+Sam Rostaj *thumbs up*

[@zinkyyyyyyyyyy]

Mid life crisis car

[@mayamanign]

+Chimp Ericson Mid Life Crisis is one of the dumbest phrases in history. it's a term used by losers. when you're young you work hard but are not established and don't make enough money to get the things you like. when you're older, and have worked hard, you can get some toys you want. simple as that. The hilarious part is people think the only people aloud to have fun are under 30. lol so once you pass 30 you're supposed to wither and die? get a clue.

[@zinkyyyyyyyyyy]

Gorilla Jones Sounds like someones in a mid life crisis, and trying to justify it, huh? :)

[@procioneintubato]

+Chimp Ericson seems like somebody's broke and envious, and can only dream of things they'll never have..

[@raymondparsons610]

You have been given a true gift my friend ! To be able to experience this car is an all time AMAZING thing ! This was something of the Golden years of Motorsport ! No " spec chassis " series racing ! But truly individual designed​ cars, Developing ground effects was one of the monumental advances to our sport ! Great opportunity !

[@MatthewGaither]

What an amazing video. I could watch Chris Harris drive this amazing car (and talk to Norbert Singer) all day long. Thanks for doing this!

[@Gamez4eveR]

*German engineering.*

[@WheelZeal]

1988 Le Mans fastest race lap : Porsche 962C - 3:22.5 2014 Le Mans Porsche 919 qualifying--------------- 3:22.1

[@WheelZeal]

keep in mind, the track added 2 chicanes on the Mulsanne straight in 1990. i watched a 962 vs LMP2 RS Spyder at Laguna Seca. the Spyder was faster, and a generation old now.

[@ShadowFalcon]

Which perfectly showcases that racing isn't becoming slower. Yeah the engines are smaller now, and don't make the same horsepower, but they are making the same laptimes, on tracks that have been modified to force top speeds down.

[@rickysmits3378]

iiredeye You're not participating there my friend, go fuck off somewhere else

[@rickysmits3378]

iiredeye sure you do

[@rickysmits3378]

iiredeye what shelves m8? you can just go to Google and get some pictures dumbass

[@nlanni]

I think I've watched this vid 5 times. Just can’t get enough of Chris driving this legendary machine. As an American born in 1956, the racing 911’s, this car and the legendary Porsche's that preceded it, and later the all-wheel drive Audi Quattro’s, our CanAM, and TransAM races, Le Mans are what occupied my thoughts. I remember hearing about all the things the 911’s were up, getting bits and pieces, and then in 1969, I was only 13 years old reading of the 917 at Le Mans. Wow. The racing governing bodies always changing the rules against Porsche because their victories were so massive - turbo technology, aero, unrelenting durability, etc.

[@Theophilus427]

So glad you had the chance to drive that wonderful car and were able share the experience. Thanks, I loved watching it, so cool to see that car again at speed. The interview was outstanding, again thanks.

[@samp5226]

So he mentioned spool diff......and off I went perusing forums to find out exactly what he meant. Amazing. From what I understand, a spool diff is simply fully locked and not limited slip. You'd think this shouldn't work, because when cornering one wheel is naturally going to be travelling a shorter distance round the corner and thus rotating slower. But a spool doesn't let this happen. While this does introduce more stress on the drive-train, it works because.....race car drivers. They get off the throttle, brake for the corner, turn in, square off the corner as much as possible and only reapply the power when they are pointing in the right direction and have the car straightened out enough. With absolutely no need to throttle off again because they are good enough to get it bang on. Unlike me, who would be feathering the throttle, braking a bit more...on and off the throttle because i'm a talent-less hack...all the while under-steering directly into the nearest tree. (Feel free to correct me on any on any of this...but I think I'm roughly right in my understanding)

[@arnoldmiga5689]

I drove drift cars with welded diffs and 2-way diffs (effectively the same thing), once you get used to them you know what to expect and are predictable. in race setup with a 2-way you trail brake into the corner, the back comes out and you're perfectly lined up for the straight. There's wheel hop in the car parks but you learn to live with that.

[@csmith9684]

Yes i learned through project cars II lol

[@thedriver]

now that's a proper interview and introduction.

[@jman4652]

I could have listened to that man talk, all day. What a smart and a Dam good bloke to boot.. And like any review Chris does on any car. And I met Chris once in Sydney a long time ago, and he is a great guy aswell. Thanks for the great entertainment mate. 🇦🇺

[@Marillionado]

Fantastic work, your best video so far. It must have been quite the day, to both drive it and being able to learn from such an able and kind mind.

[@Leonhadrt]

Norbert "Singah": "The Father of the Beasts"

[@lukasbeck4421]

David Rojas he is written Singer

[@KNIGHTRACEDOTCOM]

Best track car of all time in my opinion however the 917 long tail will always be my favorite

[@trailblazerking110]

Norbet singer is a legend. I'm in Heaven I could listen to these two for days . Chris Harris is a Fantastic automotive journalist and interviewing Mr Singer was a treat. And Now Chris Harris becomes a racing car driver, excellent video top quality. Thank-you again Chris Harris.

[@Silverdeamon92]

Excellent footage keep it coming guys. I mean listen to that turbo spool so heavenly

[@zipfen]

Norbert Singer. Genius.

[@stevecovaleski6315]

RIP Al Holbert, pride of bucks county Pennsylvania

[@Phantom096]

Love the ground effects lesson. Great video Chris Harris.

[@Bandare]

13 minutes and fourty eight seconds of pure delight to sit and watch. Great interview and video piece!

[@josephhsu9060]

Always thought this Porsche was amazing, glad to hear that the car turned out to be a legend.

[@thethirdman225]

IMHO, the 956/962 was the most important Porsche of all. No car that I can think of has ever been so dominant for so long.

[@michaelcuff5780]

Chris H. Is one of my favorite drivers and although one of my favorite cars is the 917. This car is close enough.

[@tonytattoo3132]

Great Questions and Brilliance in Answer.... Amazing to watch this interview.

[@tian320i]

Superb video. That car and the passion for it is infectious

[@H18136]

Man - I would so like to sit down the pub and have a couple of pints with Mr. Singer. I'll buy. "What a bloke", as the man said.

[@jeffreywayne4012]

BEST CAR IN THE WORLD FORGET ABOUT YOUR SUPERCARS...FANTASTIC

[@rjs15570]

Chris, By far your best video to date! Viceral and informative. All that was missing was the smell of racing fuel or over heated brakes. Man...you out did yourself for us racers on this one. Keep them coming....

[@CaptGregOlsen]

nothing like growing old gracefully - one of the best videos on KZbin.......

[@MyPeacock1]

Porsche may need to put Norbert Singer back to work. (:

[@zanaaquarius4327]

:) :) :) zrrrrrrrrrrrr *****

[@dal1189]

They Won In Interlargos! And It's their first year back so you can't expect them to be Immediately Quick

[@MyPeacock1]

George Day sorry but I do expect a marque with such a racing heritage to be, their title at Le Mans is at stake. Normally I would agree not to expect Porsche's R&D to reach their e-tron and hybrid counterparts as fast but in this case they really need to hurry up.

[@ccx806]

George Day They won yes, but under the safety car due to Webber's massive crash. Granted, they were leading the race at that point, but we were robbed of a good battle between them and Toyota for the last 30 mins or so

[@hannahpike4510]

ccx806 just got 1st and 2 nd outright Le Mans 2015

[@joedessauer]

Norbert the legend

[@grendelum]

Guys like *Norbert Singer* need to have much longer and more technical interviews like this done... what amazing things he accomplished, it needs to be archived for future generations !!!

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Oh wow, took me back to when I was 11 years old watching Le Mans with my Dad. Thank you!

[@pabauza]

Who are the 58 sad souls that gave thumbs down to this video?

[@wazmanths]

love dem BBS wheels

[@F13RYPH03N1X]

Really nice to see the engineer chat about his creation. And that V6 though, IMO the low speed gurgle and popping from a V6 is the best sound in motor sport. It’s just so good. 80’s motorsport Turbo Era was just SAVAGE...!

[@fitty77]

Please.... Keep him talking. Awesome.... So much knowledge, directly from the field. Amazing

[@BlueriftUltra]

According to downforce theory the porsch 956 traveling at 321.4 km/h can drive on ceilings.

[@michaelcuff5780]

1st! Chris like your vids the most! But the 917 is the greatest car ever! Lol!

[@mjohannssen]

One of the best clips on you tube. Love it!

[@mariapires7170]

Mr Norbert Singer, a true genius and a true legend on Porsche Motorsports. He created the most beautifuls and victorious racing Porsches ever. Thank you, Mr Singer, Mr Harris and The Drive.

[@hiro9255]

fantastic❗👍 rothmans.porshe❗

[@DellSchanze]

That was a cool show other than a bit too much blabbing at the beginning. I fast forwarded to the driving. It really was interesting though. Get more of the engineers really explaining the details of how they learned things nobody else would even know.

[@cassidyadams6266]

I went to an ALMS race at Road Atlanta. I love that style of racing.

[@rangerhook874]

It's more in depth than most people are going to understand, but more content is better than less.

[@mountjoy23]

The authority of facts, pure passion and rawness of this era of Chris Harris and some of the drive network videos still shines through as possibly the pinnacle of video based motoring journalism.

[@StereoSoundAgent]

Legendary. Thanks Chris and Mr Singer!

[@digitaltactics9234]

To bad we cant donload his brain to save forever great man great car :)

[@CrossChris1978]

Chris Harris should be the only presenter of Top Gear.

[@aliGyo]

Chris, Rut, and Tanner.... I would watch that

[@SONOFAZOMBIE2025]

I watched a few of very first episodes only... is Chris Harris on the US Top Gear now??

[@joerapo]

This was a well done piece. I really enjoyed the interview.

[@F1addict09]

One of your best videos, without a shadow of a doubt

[@Exevium]

This is pure pornography.

[@aliwing1016]

People who disliked this video are just jealous great job

[@jasonharryphotog]

The guy that designed that car is special indeed, and how kind of him to chat with you about it’s development , like all great men effortless and very easy to listen too

[@purplecow5150]

I could listen to guys like this gentleman, all day long. So interesting.