McLaren 750S vs Porsche 911 GT3 RS | Chris Harris Presents Llandow Laps

In Episode 2 of Llandow Laps, Chris Harris puts two of the latest supercars through their paces: the sensational 992-generation Porsche 911 GT3 RS, and the new McLaren 750S. Powered by a naturally aspirated flat-six producing 525hp, the GT3 RS might win purists’ hearts, but will it be enough to see off the monstrous 750hp twin-turbocharged V8 in the McLaren?
Arguably, the GT3 RS appears to be the more track-focused machine, thanks in no small part to its substantial rear wing; but with 40% less power and a higher kerb weight than the McLaren, it’ll really have to make the most of that advanced aero to find grip on the slippery 0.9-mile Llandow circuit.
After a brief and ‘confidence inspiring’ chat with Chief Marshall John, the only thing left to do is set the fastest possible lap time in these two phenomenally powerful machines, all while trying to avoid, in Chris’ words, “a full code brown”. So, what are you waiting for? Watch Llandow Laps Episode 2 below to see which of these stunning supercars comes out on top.
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Llandow Laps is our exciting new series, hosted by Chris Harris at the 'legendary' Llandow Circuit in South Wales.
The concept behind Llandow Laps is to pitch two vehicles from the same genre against one another to see which is faster; and the first series will feature grand tourers (with a twist), hot hatches, supercars, roadsters, and restomods.
As well as showcasing the cars’ performance on track, the films will also reveal the behind-the-scenes work required to produce the end result, introducing some of the personalities from the Llandow Circuit and the Collecting Cars team.
The science bit: All cars featured in Llandow Laps will be unmodified from the specification seen on screen, they’ll be running with a full tank of fuel, and they’ll be fitted with sensible tyres available on the road cars from the factory.
Lap times will be recorded, and a winner of each head-to-head will be revealed - although there’ll be more focus on the driving experience and character of the cars than on the numbers alone.
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[@kentbeitel9966]

“No drugs on the circuit, unless you have enough for everybody” 😂😂🤘

[@DreamDosage]

🫡

[@RedWagon888]

😏

[@ayboogie420]

at this one drift day i went to, at the end drivers briefing (at 8:00 am) a very small margarita was offered to every driver and as i took mine the organizer said to me "now go have fun out there." So i did.

[@InterdimensionalGames]

😂😂😂

[@JustinMcFly1980]

Gonna be some wild laps😂😂

[@SteezyG]

Fuck me this was a good watch. Chris has developed over the years to become one of the all time greats at presenting. He's clearly surrounded by a good crew too. Kudos to all involved.

[@collectingcars]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

[@DavidGarcia-in2mh]

GOD… I’m still pinching myself that we get these videos from Chris now! Harris is the GOAT!

[@mervyn2316]

100%

[@collectingcars]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

[@Driver_88]

That "Chris Harris on Cars" nostalgia hitting hard!

[@el-jay_]

re-vising the videos does not get old

[@DirtyI30N]

Absolutely love it when Chris harris is let loose and just allowed to do exactly what he wants to do. No script, no restrictions, no bollocks basically!

[@collectingcars]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

[@Argiers]

You know you've made it in life when you have your own 'car warmer upper'.

[@Stavr0ss]

Presumably Chris Cooper jr

[@eliotmansfield]

aka a fluffer 😝

[@tantive4]

​@@Stavr0ssYou can hear his dad's voice in the way he speaking

[@joshanderson2052]

a car fluffer

[@Aliens_Gonna_Get_Ya]

Using standing start lap time is just stupid… 👎

[@AndySnap]

RIP Top Gear, long live Chris' Cars... Quite magnificent viewing 🙏

[@collectingcars]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

[@monktraps]

This is the revival of Chris Harris on Cars! Has been a decade since the good old videos. Keep up the great work Chris! 💙💙

[@collectingcars]

Thanks!

[@WestfieldFreshAir]

Didn't expect to say this, but the 750S sounded epic.

[@ddsotelo37]

Agreed!!

[@lukebarker594]

I thought the same

[@Driver_88]

much better than the 720

[@attachment4449]

Flat plane crank v8s normally don’t sound good?

[@kingsgarage938]

​@@attachment4449they do but the turboed variants do lose some sound characteristics, but McLaren have fixed that issue with this car

[@iStunnxD]

I've never been a Mclaren fan, not very fond nor excited by supercars in general really, I much prefer relatable car content... but watching Chris drive that 750s, in the wet, seeing his reactions and facial expression, and hearing the noise of it down that home straight, really, really excited me 😬 what an absolute machine

[@Workmusic1988]

Love these videos, they're great. Really like how there's a tiny bit of transparancy behind how the video is made, it's really interesting to see/hear things like the different tyres and how the cars need to be warmed up etc. Please do more of these, this is a great format.

[@markokozic]

they are moving the game forward, every video is just better and better

[@super69ev]

Agreed 👍

[@collectingcars]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

[@VerangaF430]

Love the banter as well! This really works....

[@cyberricki]

Very few presenters are able to show the viewers their passion and goosebumps over video. Chris you're one of them. I love your love for cars.

[@coachalexwagner]

Wow, the 750 is RAMPANT. Sounds good too ! Loving the "making of" style of edit. Intimate and authentic ❤

[@sportzntouring]

I really liked the presentation of this video. Felt raw and behind the scenes, authentic, unpretentious, while still being very professionally made. Great job to the director, DOP, and editors. More like this!

[@collectingcars]

Appreciate your comments! Thank you.

[@atticusbastow330]

This series is fantastic, love to see Chris and the crew in their element, without the unnecessary facade of TG style overproduction. Keep it coming!

[@collectingcars]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

[@justinsmiley-oyen59]

Agreed- love the "look behind the cameras" moments and organic-ness of it all. Fantastic!!

[@jamesarbuckle1336]

“Downforce. Real downforce.” More iconic than bond, really.

[@bryancohn9406]

Really enjoying the series thus far, especially the combination of behind the scenes bits, not worrying about hiding cameramen on corner exits in sketchy locations and even the "pro driver" car warmer upper! The concept is a winner!

[@danielbrown4579]

Love the raw footage of these videos.

[@collectingcars]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

[@matthewyoung3942]

I love monkey unfiltered and being unapologetically him. Also nice to see the spawn of a certain Mr Cooper making appearances. Love this stuff.

[@collectingcars]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

[@brklynbomber]

The fact that the GT3 RS did a 49.08 while the M5 CS did a 49.24 is truly insane. That's a roll caged track weapon and a school drop-off grocery getter .16 of a second apart. Think about that.

[@DevKumar-bi2ld]

Yeah, m5 cs is the real deal, crazy witchcraft done by bmw

[@lordviper1234]

Yeah shows the significance of 4wd in the wet-lets face it-real world british conditions

[@jpracing893]

it's more the track and conditions hampering the other cars. it's a short bumpy track, it's raining it's cold everything is in favour of 4WD here. the M5 ia amazing but it's got massive advantages in this specific track. I mean an M5CS did a 7:29 round the Nurburgring the GT3RS did a 6:44 - The M5CS did a 1:52:30 round hockenhiem (power circuit) the GT3RS 1:44:40 even a AMG GT63s beat the m5CS round the Nurburgring (7:23) and Hockenhiem (1:52:20)

[@gyrfalcon7332]

McLaren clearly running on a much wetter track. I’m guessing it would gain a little of time if run on same conditions.

[@Robertkajman]

on straight line they have an advantange because of more power.

[@Leeholtom2911]

Chris you’re literally a legend mate!! Love this series!

[@collectingcars]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

[@petetofani4896]

Do you guys ever have a dry track or roads to drive on in the UK?

[@shaniapearcey]

Its winter time so rarely

[@gumpy4960]

In the summer yes

[@briangreen6602]

No usually in the middle of winter. This country has seasons.

[@joeracer302]

@@gumpy4960so two weeks of the year?

[@dandylion1987]

No. Bring on global warming !

[@steverabbits]

I'd have the McLaren just for its looks alone ❤

[@TIWNA851]

Great car to look at when you’re broken down on the hard shoulder of the M4. But seriously, I hope they’ve resolved many of the gremlins that the 720 suffered from. Epic car.

[@johnnyboy1586]

​@@TIWNA851there is an independent maclaren guy in the Uk that knows where all the gremlins are and will fix everything including pannel gaps , I know you shouldn't have to do that but if you want the peace of mind and money isn't an issue it's the way to go if you must have a maclaren

[@majedalameeri7089]

720 was all new for them 750 has many updates and improvements learnt from 720 applied so should be better.

[@nicholasmatthews5989]

Thanks Chris. Absolutely phenomenal. Wow, the McLaren 750S did much better than I expected for it being wet conditions. I was expecting the Porsche GT3 RS to win. Out of the two, it would the McLaren that I would like to own (if it was possible). Here in Australia, the Porsche is $581,935 drive-away plus options, whilst the McLaren is $628,582 drive-away plus options.

[@dylanriley2707]

Dude, the commitment to push it in those conditions with the walls and vegetation that close to the track. Simply crazy, it would be so easy to have an off. Well done Chris. A pleasure to watch :)

[@IonicMAP]

these new videos have so much of the feel of classic Chris Harris on Cars, it feels like I'm back in the cafe during college

[@Rocky-hh3yg]

I’d take these videos over the top gear stuff any day of the week. Great job to all involved

[@MayurJadhav-jt1pj]

Chris Harris is the real GOAT of motoring journalism.

[@fudganuld]

Quality driving Mr Harris...!

[@Krishuzey]

John is the best person ever! 🤣 had many a track day with him, and he has shamed me in briefing (deserved) and has blacked flagged me (deserved) and has also gone above and beyond for me several times during my visits!!!! Chris Harris, you are a legend in my book, as is the top dog John P !!!!! Keep it up all. Loving this new series! And I'm less than 5 mins away. Give me a shout next time will you! 😂❤

[@cezarb4047]

Great format! Seems casual and fun!

[@bobhallinan5490]

Chris - your Collecting Cars channel and the podcast are without a doubt my new "top of the list" when I seek content and the pure enjoyment of all things car related. Love the format and keep up the tremendous work.

[@CrackAddictz]

Loving the raw footage!

[@mrmehdi4745]

what the fuck is this ??? all the comments are positive , no one complaining about anything !!! I volunteer to be the first unhappy commentator 😂 the GT3 was in a very big disadvantage since the circuit isn't really about grip or cornering speed and handling (slow corners only) so the more powerful car (the McLaren) will always win. joking aside this was such a good video I really enjoyed watching these cars being driven properly 💯

[@muhammadirfan-dk7hh]

watched this with a smile on my face. Chris Harris as always, amazing driver, and really fantastic at delivering his emotions to the viewers

[@SteelyEyedH]

Could watch these all day.

[@collectingcars]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

[@jongib6096]

Loving this series 👌🏼

[@tptrsn]

Such amazing stuff Chris, so glad you're still feeding us car guys the good content we want!

[@collectingcars]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

[@williamcarr1508]

I would like to point out how damn good the M5 CS is. I know Chris owned one and was most familiar with it but seriously, in the company its running with as far as availability and price point, well freaking done to BMW holy hell! GT3RS is still my ultimate dream car because I am a crap driver and want the downforce 😂

[@JerainJezza]

Only 0,16 second slower than the GT3RS. On dry it would be more but still amazing.

[@IRoss106]

Wet track and a small slow one at that. That Aero can’t do its thing. I was very very surprised to see the 750S do so well

[@avus303]

Great film, looking forward to the next one

[@notme-kc3pq]

John's safety briefings are the best, he is a legend

[@readrepairs]

Great motoring journalism lives! Great work.

[@a.t.f.7633]

Super excited to see another episode, not so excited to see another wet track. Not that I have anything against racing in the wet, I'm from Vancouver, but I'd love to see these match ups in ideal conditions.

[@collectingcars]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed. Pray for weather in the next series...

[@Number1HeadlightRestoration]

Fantastic video! Love the behind the scenes elements as well. Soooo watchable. Chris Harris - Legend! Well done to everyone involved, and thank you for sharing it with the world 👍🏼

[@tornado1598]

Can't wait for the next one, such a brilliant format .

[@paul-emilecendron1386]

great editing on this, love the BTS feel of it

[@collectingcars]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

[@catzeye1000]

Loved this, and the behind the scenes craic👍🏼👍🏼 love the format of these new vids chris is doing, never thought i would daynit but i prefer the sound of the mac!!!!

[@collectingcars]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

[@V_Dubya]

Congratulations to the whole Collecting Cars crew, another great video. Loving your work

[@samwhatley2834]

Awesome - please keep em coming!

[@robkillick7050]

Dry laps would be unreal

[@rubioalejo]

I wonder how it will be a GT3RS with 225hp extra ! Let’s wait for this same match against the next 992 GT2RS !

[@LeeXRV]

It’s actually far more than 225bhp, the 750s is rated at the wheels and the Porsche at crank.

[@Mk1Male]

@@LeeXRV Porsche are known for underrating their power.

[@LeeXRV]

@@Mk1Male - Actually this isn't true, Porsche are known for always being spot on with the numbers they quote. Sure you get owners take their cars to back-street dyno's that are very optimistic which creates this sort of opinion but whenever they get tested on a dyno known for high accuracy they are always on the money. The same is true of McLaren's they are almost always delivering the number stated, they are just rating their power levels at the wheels rather than the crank which is why they always make so much more power than people expect. Almost all manufacturers rate at the crank but McLaren do it at the wheels for reasons only they know.

[@Mk1Male]

@@LeeXRV I think you'll find people's opinions differ massively on this subject. A quick google search reveals this. Oh, and this isn't the case that people are using back street dynos. The simple thing that remains is that no two engines from the same manufacturer, built to the same standards, are the same in power. Fact. If you have definitive proof otherwise feel free to post it as well as your claim Porsche are always spot on with their numbers. I doubt you'll find any Porsche evidence claiming that.

[@LeeXRV]

@@Mk1Male - You take an interesting position, I was responding to your claim `Porsche are known for underrating their power.` - Lets start by sustansiating the original claim. By who exactly and what is the source of this claim? Where is the definitive proof?

[@nickfarrington2390]

Excellent video and that 750S is an absolute monster.

[@bigpedro36]

Brings me back to Chris Harris on Cars.. wonderful episode

[@diesel-technology5507]

That 750s just pulled instant meters on the GT3RS out of every corner. Mad

[@steverabbits]

I wish you guys would also include a flying lap time for each car so track day guys can get some kind of comparison to our own vehicles at Llandow.

[@sebdavid]

That's exactly why they DON'T do it, so that people with a tuned Golf R on warm semislicks in perfect conditions can't go around boasting that they matched Chris' lap time in a GT3 (in the wet after 2 warm-up laps).

[@mikemartin3204]

2 laps, standing start and one more.

[@steverabbits]

@@mikemartin3204 simples! 👍

[@edwardlovett9288]

Brilliant stuff. Looking forward to more.

[@spyrosfr]

Love how the editor kept both sounds in the 50/50!! In general this concept suits great to Chris!

[@Qwertymonet]

Chris, what another storming video. Just superb in all aspects. Keep up the good work young Sir!!!

[@intensepete430]

Now that's what I call a test & review, a touch of banter then down to serious business.

[@collectingcars]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

[@lloydbellis7360]

Both those cars are going to be hard to beat. Thanks Chris, that was fun . 😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@os3990]

Great ad for the 750s - what a car!

[@jdavis13umbc]

Excellent video. I thought the GT3 might match or put down a better time than the 750S, being wet and all. Seriously impressive driving Chris!!!

[@collectingcars]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

[@tommygrant6275]

Love that both cars are all motor. Would like to see the 750S vs. Ferrari 296 though

[@thomasferrarojr.9772]

Huh? McLaren 750S is all motor?

[@12zaf1]

Harris historically doesn't go above 4k rpm in ferraris when timed on tracks

[@TheStigHCE09]

I'm assuming you're using some other definition of "all motor" considering the McLaren is twin-turbocharged.

[@Skyrocket888]

Lovely bit of motorist journalism. Not to mention the driving. The format is amazing! Mr Harris you are a treasure. One thing i would say though, that Mclarens 750S depreciation would be quicker than the lap.

[@ryanmclaren9873]

Experience; not money….

[@adamtouma1753]

U do the best reviews keep it up luv your work

[@bigrobsydney]

That gap is huge on a small circuit. And the fact that it was wet as well, means the winner did it WITHOUT being able to fully deploy its power advantage. I can only imagine what the difference might have been in the dry. What a beast.

[@kraenk12]

Wrong

[@CodyKelly-]

Great video 🔥

[@mattireland497]

Chris Harris, the enthusiasts enthusiast! Superb, Keep em coming 👌

[@mjaymo]

I want to see these two head to head at Portimao. THAT would be properly epic

[@slapmynutz]

Spa would be even better but Portimao would still be amazing

[@toyanaydin8248]

GT3 would likely smoke it in the dry

[@stevechan3813]

Love to see Chris Harris do a grudge match between the Aston Martin Valkrie and the Mercedes AMG ONE.

[@collectingcars]

So would we! One for next season...?

[@stevechan3813]

Let's hope Collecting Cars can organise those two cars together, it would be epic and one for the record books!

[@w33d1066]

Loving this content!

[@Taylor___]

Amazing great video

[@sidimahmoudmoustaphasaleck3860]

I would love to know how the 750s will do against the 992 GT2RS 🤤

[@PattyOFurniture1]

Maclarens are insane. How do the make a hybrid of a muscle car, a GT and a Supercar that on paper performs like a hypercar?

[@icedreamer9629]

British Engineering. When let off the chain, we're _still_ the very best. It's beurocracy holding us back.

[@MrFishtheorange]

Very well put together content. And I expect very expensive to produce. But it's worth it. Love it.

[@gavinsullivan9015]

I used to live near there - I did a few laps at Llandow in an Elise S160. I cannot fathom something like a 750s around there. Lovely thing.

[@PS3Cooooooool]

If you added the 765LT that would’ve been mega!

[@danby75]

My mates got one he said it would be a different story.

[@Luke-gs1lt]

Then add the GT2RS too 😂

[@Alllllii]

It will be epic 😂👍🏻

[@collectingcars]

Next time 😉

[@roccotoulon4031]

Add z06. Tho it probably would not be win it'd give themselves nightmares for a fraction of the money

[@BikeThrottleOfficial]

Good to see John at the track is as hilarious as ever... I got PTSD from having to sit through those briefings.

[@collectingcars]

He's a character!

[@gavin18787]

Love these. remember that marshall from a trackday about 10 years ago. Proper ❤

[@NJRD977]

great to see the mythical Cooper spawn ( think we saw both last time), so often referenced on the pod as the arbiter of Cooper wisdom and it turns out a bit handy in the car park as well

[@barrysheldrick2704]

Amazing vid, that 750S is a monster!

[@BarryMakariou]

The new Carwow…unbeatable!

[@fraserwright9482]

Car wow copied Jason Camissa with his LFA v Bugatti v Aventador v MC12 McLaren if you're going to play that game

[@MrDJLazyBones]

Lovely stuff!

[@bieng_fit_with_nari]

So happy that Chris was driving the McLaren and so happy that it won. 😍

[@KHD1982]

I'm surprised by DB12 🔥

[@krizex]

Had the pleasure of driving a GT3RS back to back with a McLaren 600LT on a track and I definitely had a similar reaction getting out of the McLaren.😅 Thinking that this one has another 150hp is just insane.

[@josephkelly4893]

What a life you are living Chris!!! Fair play, at this stage of your career you might as well take advantage eh!! Great video to all involved, the split screen is amazing to watch at that track

[@Hcarmad]

Finally subscribed today and boy am I pleased, Chris Harris is the OG.

[@beano6452]

So, Cameron is Chris’ fluffer then 😂

[@larssonk22]

they hybrid replacement for the 750S will be utterly bonkers

[@engared]

Why do you need it? Its all extra. Makes it faster? So what? These things are rocket ships already.

[@larssonk22]

@@engared exactly, utterly bonkers I don't need it, I don't need it. I want it!

[@engared]

@@larssonk22 Yea, you will hit the tree that much faster.

[@v4skunk739]

I think a P1 successor will come first.

[@Cernunn0s90]

Makes it heavier

[@mcbedeakin]

Great work Team

[@Airbustom]

thanks for the great video! did the RS receive adequate tires as well?

[@shoutykat]

I'd be curious to see the same matchup on a faster track. The aero on the GT3RS didn't really get a chance to kick in there. Both amazing cars though.

[@lordviper1234]

Would be interesting cos the 750s would pull a LOT faster on the high speed straights but would the gt3 rs make up enough time in the high speed corners ? In my ops-i dont think it would but who knows. Think nurburgring would be a good test for them both

[@uncleyoung8849]

But the McLaren would pull so much more on the longer straights. Mclaren is just a far quicker car

[@Jallu555]

Gt3rs aero is unfair. Its surprising how 750s can even keep up with it in track, it should be Gt3/Gt2 vs Mclaren senna.

[@belkhirismail6232]

​@@lordviper1234check the time of gt3 rs around nurburgring track i don't think this 750s could be close

[@CITRUS--]

@@lordviper1234you’d have to pull out an LT product from McLaren to compete with an RS product from Porsche if you wanna talk Nurburgring times. That GT3 RS when it’s in its proper operating window is insane.

[@theangelking96]

MY GOD IT FEELS SO REFRESHING TO HEAR AN HONEST MAN OPINION AWAY FROM THE HIPPIE BULLSHIT!!! Thank you Chris! Honestly from deep down the heart

[@collectingcars]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

[@TheWackyRacer]

Anything with Chris Harris is epic 👍

[@chasethelimit9142]

Greeaat test thanks. I own a 991GT3mkii and a 675LT. I totally agree with Chris' point: 675T is soooo engaging, sooo wild. With a bit of track/race experience, comparison is not even fair. I love the GT3, but it is actually closer to a sport car. Once you've driven a 675LT, world looks a different place. McLaren is a brand on its own.

[@tagtag-connected5263]

RS is worth it without the overs. 400k for RS with MSRP for 200k? GTFOH esp when you can get 750s or LT for same price.

[@richguest]

Chris Harris is such an underrated presenter - great to see him finally getting some recognition.

[@iain8837]

Underrated???

[@VK6AB-]

Bollocks, this was simply a tire test and anyone thats competent knows this.

[@Phuc_Yhou]

Yeah, Top Gear was so underground no one had ever heard of him before this channel 😂

[@Sabrermk42]

Chris has been in the mainstream public eye since he started on Top Gear...which was in 2017. I'd hardly refer to that as "finally getting some recognition". Everyone loves the guy!

[@andybrown205]

More to the point, he's sufficiently 'big time' that he now has a supercar fluffer, to keep his whip warm whilst he's doing other things...

[@S-T-E-V-E]

I love the adonised wheel Porsche do on these! They're so cool!

[@marcusingram522]

Great content

[@secretsquirrel3793]

It's amazing that noone today would set out designing a high performance car with a rear- mounted engine and yet Porsche continues to develop class-leading cars...

[@larssonk22]

It took them a very very long time and a lot of money to get it right that's why

[@pistonburner6448]

Leading which class?