Tiff Needell tests the 1996 Gulf McLaren F1 GTR at Brands Hatch for BBC Top Gear Motorsport. Shown on BBC 1996 www.montymotors... #montymotorsport #bpr #mclarenf1gtr
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@superbrit38453 жыл бұрын
That engine, what a car.
@superfast303 жыл бұрын
Incredible era. Production engine and trans equipped car that dominated Lemans and sports car racing!
@Nik_Roock Жыл бұрын
A cool era indeed ! But the F1 GTR had practically nothing in common with the road version. Starting with the front bumper, the windshield, from the engine to the exhaust: heavily modified. The F1 GTR dominated mainly due to lack of competition. From that perspective, the 1997-1999 era was far more interesting. When the other factories started designing similar cars, the F1 GTR didn't really matter anymore. Overall, the F1 GTR was a brief side note in motorsport history. The English, in particular, naturally see things differently and rave about the old BPR times and a strange Le Mans victory.
@superfast30 Жыл бұрын
@@Nik_Roock Um....the GTR used the standard engine and gear box!
@Nik_Roock Жыл бұрын
@@superfast30 They used the S70/3 engine in the GTR, the road version was the S70/2. Gear box luckily lasted the 24 hour race and was modified afterwards.
@superfast30 Жыл бұрын
@@Nik_Roock Not a huge difference between the /2 and /3. Still 95% the same as the road going V12
@Nik_Roock Жыл бұрын
@@superfast30 I have to admit that you are correct. I recently spoke to a BMW engineer. He said that Paul Rosches large-volume engine probably didn't need any major modifications for racing. Likewise the gearbox.
@solsol16242 жыл бұрын
To me, regardless of what has come after, this is still the pinnacle of road car development, really the purest drivers car.
@robl75325 күн бұрын
Tiff must be one of the most trusted people behind the wheel in world history. So many great videos and experiences with this man. And we thank him for it!
@mcgusto823 жыл бұрын
Wow. Tiff drove the shit out that road f1 back then. I always though, ohh it’s soft, but I love it anyways. Now as an adult snd understanding people, Nigel was an F1 driver. He knew what he was doing. He kept it right at the limit. Wow!
@donswier3 жыл бұрын
Mac F1 + Gulf Livery = yes
@reds0053 жыл бұрын
Fantastic upload. What a beautiful looking and sounding car.
@juancarlosduran25213 жыл бұрын
You know youre great when you change the rules of the game
@jamieorton6809 Жыл бұрын
Greatest car ever in my eyes.
@johnnyboyj19293 ай бұрын
Classic Tiff
@patrickbarrow90603 жыл бұрын
I bet that was the greatest moment of his life.
@Fuz13 жыл бұрын
Seems like you aren't familiar with Tiff's other car reviews. He has driven other cars of that caliber. In fact, during his review of the the GT1 Tiff states that he prefers the GT1 over the F1 GTR.
@garydougill74783 жыл бұрын
He'd already stood on the podium at Le Mans at that point in his life.
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@royalblue22294 жыл бұрын
Awesome upload!
@MontyMotorsport4 жыл бұрын
More "Tiff" GT to come soon 👍🏁
@theradiogram874 жыл бұрын
Hahaha its Michael Cane lol. @2:50.
@kylewaddington19832 жыл бұрын
Tiff Needle
@emilholmsten86003 жыл бұрын
This video is amazing😍😍
@howardbartlett30263 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful man & machine ! I always love it when Mr. Needell gets into a McLaren F1 & drives it. How he gets all happy and gushes about it like she is his 1st crush. Reminds me of Meg Ryan's orgasm scene in "When Harry Met Sally" at Katz Deli.......& "Yes I'll have what he's having" - LOL :''''''''')))
@P.HILAND2 жыл бұрын
Thanks you ¡¡!!! 😁
@nspinicelli2 жыл бұрын
He probably had no idea, while sliding into the driver seat and probably making scratches, just how valuable this car would become.
@SuperSedans4 ай бұрын
this was the gtr version so there was no question about value that time. Now its collectible car as road car also
@jaglemans67784 жыл бұрын
The first Top Gear GT test I remember from Tiff was of the XJ220C & Lotus Esprit in ‘93. It was on KZbin, but not seen it, recently.