Richard Hammond's Bought A New 600bhp Supercar!

[@Drivetribe]

What do you make of Richard's new purchase? 🤔 If you want to see this 911 in the flesh, come to our LIVE event here: bit.ly/DT-Live24-Tickets

[@sardav160479]

I'm going

[@bulletbrunsdon7488]

Love it. Beautiful car.

[@Matt-z6q]

I think that Richard saying that at 54 he is in a mid-life crisis is optimistic at best. Does he really think that he'll live to 108?

[@carguy842]

I fancy that porsche

[@brianrainey2739]

Great choice. Except for the roof. In Britain. Or anywhere else. Coupe only for 911.

[@isobutylquinoline]

Met Richard Hammond in Taipei 101 in Taiwan many years ago. Had no clue it was him. Walked up sheepishly and said "Has anyone ever told you that you look like a guy from a British show called 'Top' 'Gear'?" He said "I am the guy from Top Gear" My eyes widened and I said "WHAT!!??" He said "Yeah, that's me." His crew was in the back having a laugh. Very genuine and friendly person. Couldn't believe it, of all places!

[@WayStedYou]

Now I want to see him retell that story.

[@isobutylquinoline]

@@WayStedYouHe was filming a show called 'Engineering Connections' and it was Season 1 Episode 2 where he was in Taipei 101. I'm sure meeting some random guy was the last thing he would commit to memory, given that it was 2008! I'd like to think that I'm memorable, but the truth is....not really. 🤣

[@marcosandrade5918]

Mémorable story tho

[@Okurka.]

Should've asked if he was Hamster.

[@TSERJI]

LOL

[@DroneStrike1776]

This is basically old Top Gear when he did reviews. I miss it so much. I'm 42 now, Top Gear and Grand Tour has been a huge part of my life. I used to binge watch it during my recovery from back surgery.

[@driliagor]

Agree. Grand Tour Mongolia episode was probably the pinnacle of both shows. Too bad Hammond had a supporting role there

[@TheMILVSCR]

Same here bro, except the surgery.

[@rayoflight39]

​@@TheMILVSCRhear hear

[@shannonsteven3982]

I feel you, I’m 33 and top gear was what got me into cars, I remember watching the B7RS4 review and racing the mountain climbers & now I own one

[@chrismoore1425]

As a 24 year old man all I knew growing up was top gear! This video was essentially a top gear segment and I loved it

[@meowgoesthedog_]

Nice to see this channel is now exclusively dedicated to documenting Hammond's mid-life crisis journey

[@jeepneygang]

With the amount of crashes ... It's a post mid life crisis

[@TheMrMarkW]

He is definitely suffering from the Menoporsche.

[@ballashoes]

Not really considered a midlife crisis when you're worth millions.

[@tomtht3355]

Envy….terrible thing.

[@liamforristal6202]

It’s his channel. He owns it

[@istvanbardi]

Another great example of why Richard Hammond is one of the top 3 car journalist in the world (guess the other two). The narration while driving is out of this world. Eloquent, meaningful, concise, conversational whilst also somehow poetic. All in one. Just a joy to listen to while also watching some great camera work.i

[@springertube]

Henry Catchpole and Harry Metcalfe. Would love to see those three in a collab. The "other two" you're likely referring to, as entertaining as they are, behind these. And always look forward to Matt - he's a stitch. He and Richard make a great cross-generational team!

[@jonathandemacedo158]

Richard Hammond is in a completely different class. The commentating and verbal imagery is so immeasurably above other presenters. So so happy DriveTribe has kept his skills on the forefront. Bravo, Richard.

[@jakeclauson9863]

Too bad it's all scripted. Which all 3 of them admit to

[@robsims4246]

who do you think writes the scripts…

[@jean-charlesweyland129]

@@robsims4246 Rowan Atkinson ? XD

[@ike1660]

​@@jakeclauson9863Bringing a script this well is much harder than you might think.

[@ivanjovanovic362]

His commentary is on another level. Giving me flashbacks

[@Sendong123]

This is pure nostalgia. We're so fortunate that Richard still does these types of car reviews and make us reminisce of the old Top Gear and Grand Tour.

[@BassGalore]

Facts

[@ibrahimbiniqbal3996]

Their sheer ability to tell an amazing story out of a car review, this is why old top gear can never be replaced ❤

[@hughjass8430]

One of my favourite things about TopGear was Richard's poetic car reviews. Jeremy brought the noise and the comedy, but Richard's pieces behind the wheel were always odes to the love of driving.

[@sardav160479]

Awesome car and its great seeing Richard doing car tests like old top gear

[@jprock1980]

Richard in his element in this video. Even though he's doing it for the channel, and not a television program, he's still on top of his game of describing what he's feeling as he's cruising along. His car journalism still shines bright. Keep it up, sir.

[@matthewyoung3942]

I watch these reviews of Hammonds with the biggest grin imaginable, for 10-15 minutes or so I'm watching old top gear again and everything seems right with the world ❤

[@OnlyAnOpinion20]

Love the fact Hammond is putting a lot of effort into the channel, it's so much better for it, him and Mike are a great duo.

[@ajsaracina8380]

You can really tell Hammond really loves doing car reviews, and needs an outlet for it in this post TG/GT era. I'm here for it!

[@mogsyman]

I’m a massive Porsche fan and have had many over the years. Sadly not a Turbo S, but I’m fully aware of what one can do and it is without doubt one of the finest machines ever made. Well done Richard, enjoy it and use it.

[@MJGxo]

Man's been loving these cars since 2000! LOYAL MAN

[@itsjawick]

The way that finished, with the cut of the music, I thought it was going to cut back to the studio audience clapping next to the car on a stage. Felt like an old school review, love it!

[@exotic9514]

My imagination eventually came true! Richard is driving a 992 Turbo, his passion for the 911 lives on.

[@mikehipperson]

I can hear Jezza complaining that it's just a Volkswagen!

[@kevinmitchell766]

​@mikehipperson With that kind of power, I think even he would be okay with it. But he would still complain about how they all look alike.

[@groeacht8525]

Hammond has always loved a fancy beetle

[@Olemier]

What IS the difference between a 992 and a 911 right now?

[@kevinmitchell766]

​@@OlemierThe 992 is the current 911.

[@javahaxxor]

❤ i love this video, it speaks directly to me. Im also owning my midlife crisis. Just bought an M340i, didn't have 911 money, but I'm equally happy. Enjoy every drive, Richard 🤘

[@bats__]

Can't wait for Matt Armstrong to restore this after Hammond crashes it

[@BrianBuckleygray]

With the mess Hammond tends to make of cars he’d probably have more luck putting Hammond back together.

[@KR_autodesigns]

thats not funny 😂

[@freddiegriggs2277]

Matt Armstrong just crashed his lambo though haha

[@MrPlum1282]

😂😂😂

[@bats__]

@oltee8196 🤓

[@willplows2304]

This. More of this. Just Richard. One of the best Hammond car reviews since his TG days.

[@beaulunawolf1198]

I was so glad to hear you mention synthetic fuels. A lot of people don't realize it, but those fuels will save the internal combustion engine. I agree electric is part of our future, but it is not the end all be all that some propose it to be.

[@3ducs]

With the advent of fracking and lateral drilling we have at least a hundred years before synthetics need be considered. Would there be a need for synthetic tar to make the roads too?

[@mclarenjohnf1]

I agree if Seb Vettel can run Nigel Mansell's championship winning F1 car on synthetic fuel and it still scream on the straits then we can run standard cars on the same stuff, most road cars are already running on a blend as it is.

[@3ducs]

@@mclarenjohnf1 F1 teams have far larger budgets for fuel than we mortals. Wearing the hair shirt in penance won't save the planet. Staying home and watching racing on TV will do more than anything racers do at the track, motorists driving for economy rather than performance will also help. I can afford to use synthetic oil in my cars, I can't afford synthetic fuel in my cars. Nor can 99+% of motorists.

[@alexnotlando]

@@3ducs synthetic fuels used for internal combustion engines (electrofuels) are a relatively recent concept, and as with almost all new ideas, they are expensive when first made available to the general public. it was the same with electric cars. but electric cars are getting cheaper and cheaper, and so will e-fuels. who knows how long it will take, but one day they could very easily be cheaper than the current unleaded and diesel offerings.

[@WayStedYou]

​@@3ducs no because almost all tarmac already gets reused already

[@calebleuciuc670]

i got chills watching this. Felt like i was a kid again watching my favorite trio on tv review the newest porsche

[@johnreynolds5103]

`Hammond, let me say this once, you are still a great journalist. it's what sets you apart from the rest. It's a skill many others would have to Google, Let alone have! Kind regards John

[@atadams77]

Great Review Richard! Thank you so much for continuing car reviews. One thing I have missed from the old TG/GT days.

[@simi0skate]

you are really taking the car review experience top gear that we all love to our screens yet again...love to see this

[@philelson113]

That car is an absolute thing of beauty, it's not a Ferrari but I wouldn't want it to be!

[@elijahbell1717]

So correct

[@Arsenic71]

Exactly, it's not trying to be anything else than what it is.

[@Manusia.satu1]

The only problem is the sound. Not design

[@markmwala2886]

​@@Manusia.satu1nothing wrong with the sound either, it doesn't need to sound like a GT3 RS because it's a 911 Turbo S.

[@SignalCorps1]

A supercar in a tuxedo. While not as flashy as a Ferrari or Lambo, they are still the finest sports cars available, in my opinion.

[@mannythelimodriver6003]

I’ve been driving since 1984. I’m a chauffeur for a living and driven many cars. But never a Porsche. Last month I drove my friend’s 911 Carrera 4 S. With my hand on my heart. I now know why Richard and other 911 drivers buy these cars. It’s the best car I’ve ever driven.

[@GaryHarrison-i6i]

Richard is still hypnotized about the 911.

[@fentmaxxer_]

who wouldn’t be ❤

[@MrSlowly63]

Well remembered haha

[@sbarneaionut]

I have no words. Is just the best of Hammond so far, all of it blended in sooo well, you can feel the love and the passion. Better put together then even BBC I might say, what an epic piece. Well done to the team and you sir! P.S. I am enjoying your midlife crisis very much haha

[@Miaholmes4952]

911’s Great cars period

[@Nightmare-jp8yl]

This car is literally a masterpiece. I´ve never been able to drive it myself, but still being a co driver in this car was one of the greatest things I´ve experienced. Living in the City where Porsche has it´s headquarters makes it even more special seeing Richard enjoying the Turbo S.

[@arioheshmatzadeh7880]

Perfect. Every word and every second of this video.

[@0Y02USH]

Wow, Richard really is kicking on with his 911 passion! I sure do hope that he has the best time! 😀 I wish Jezza and Captain Slow could also come, and ridicule Hammond, just like in TG/GT days 😹

[@myrons_onesixthcollection]

This is the reason why I love Porsche, that undefined change, the feeling every time you get into your Porsche, the heritage behind every 911 ever produced. It’s like they say, “don’t fix it if it ain’t broken” and this is what Porsche has been doing for the past 80 years of racing heritage.

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

Never quite understood the whole "middle life crisis" topic. You get older, have more disposable income, get larger and better toys along with it. Some people is a glorified hot hatch, some people is a mega yacht. As long as it makes you smile while you're enjoying it, that's your prerogative to acquire it.

[@philfyphil]

It’s just coined by younger people with a mortgagee and another 40 years of work ahead of them.

[@carlmadlope1177]

And you turn to appreciate,better understanding, more likely to better look after those toys acquired overtime!

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

@@carlmadlope1177 Exactly. Couldn't say it better.

[@longtailgt]

I remember just a couple months ago watching a podcast where Richard said he's got a 992 Turbo S Cabrio and I thought to myself "wait, he has a GTS Cabrio not a Turbo S, did he make a mistake or what?" I should've known! Very happy for Hammond and I'm glad that for once, the 911 Turbo is getting some love from a motoring journalist! For many years, the GT3 has always stolen the spotlight while people ignored the Turbo, even though for me personally, I love the Turbo so much!

[@nialltaylor1117]

Once again an amazing car review. Truly one of the best to do it.

[@moz6629]

Serious OG Top Gear vibes on this. Amazing video

[@bigladxx6819]

You lucky lucky man!! This video is brilliant, you sell the excitement and fun of the car, ooze the pure enjoyment and exhilaration of being in the driving seat of a Porsche just perfectly. You present exactly how I know I would. I have managed to scrape together to make my Porsche dream a reality with my Cayenne, but the 911 is where my dream tops out. Congratulations from one Richard to another. Enjoy, and thanks ❤

[@veemacks7255]

Is this the same Richard Hammond that bought a 992 GTS a few months ago and said it's all the power you need on UK roads, or something to that effect 🤣😂😁

[@HouseOfPetrol]

​@@bad_financial_move9169 thats not the case for a turbo s, i'm a first time NEW car customer and didn't have to have a Porsche history... I had 4 second hand porsches but never bought a new one untill now. Only for a PTS allocation there was a history condition.

[@longtailgt]

@@bad_financial_move9169 This is Richard Hammond. Porsche could've easily made an exception for him and allocated him the car, irrespective of the fact that he has owned more than a handful of Porsches in the past (including a 991.1 GT3 RS which WAS a car that people had to get allocations for). Don't forget that even James May was allowed by Ferrari to buy the 458 Speciale, despite having owned only a couple of Ferraris prior, all of them used and none of them being special editions. Oh, and this is if Richard actually even needed an allocation in the first place.

[@kirtoverseas]

I really enjoyed this video. To watch a man be connected to the feel of a fine car and not be able to stop smiling is great. I've been able to drive those cars once or twice and I know exactly that feeling.

[@jimjasper9851]

Proper job Hamster, luv your work.👍🏼🇦🇺🦘

[@tboneisgaming]

What a fantastic film. Richard Hammond in a glorious car on a lovely ribbon of tarmac I'd love to drive. Proof why the old trio still works.

[@bruceschneider4928]

Pure poetry. Thanks, Richard.

[@focus3303]

At least Hammond tells you the truth about fuels staying longer 😁😁😁😁😁🙌🙌🙌

[@Spoolybuildz]

It's crazy how far these cars have come in such little time. I was just watching when Hammond drove the 918 and how he was blown away by the 2.4-second 0-60. How times have changed.

[@goose4150]

That interior my mate is just😙👌🏻

[@jnic6559]

Thanks for still posting and helping us with the mid life crisis Richard, we miss you from the big screen but this format is almost more personal, being viewed on a computer or tablet, you have a wonderful ability to cross the facts with precision and a vibrancy that shows such passion, thank you!

[@alexclarke1759]

Ahh Hammond I miss your emotive car reviews… best in the business

[@100kmp]

Congratulations on your new car and its nice or should i say wicked. How you explained was simply perfect.

[@Meowhsss]

“This is my rainy day car, I drive other cars on sunny day.” Two seconds later……”I got the convertible for the occasional sunny days.” - Richard Hammond, WHAT???

[@johnmoncrieff3034]

What makes these revues, special, is the honesty and passion Richard puts into his presenting!

[@cnvdh3514]

Hanmond gets new car Hammond crashes new car Hammond is still Hammond, never change

[@ReachAroundStudios]

The script for Hammond's bit was a really nice collection of call backs to old Clarkson and May comments on the 911 and the nature of supercar aesthetics.

[@ericpisch2732]

the highest depreciating 911 currently on sale

[@Majima487]

i have always liked hammond, even such to the point im not a porsche guy but when i see hammond driving one i just love it :), he really is one of a kind and when grand tour stops i hope he continues this and maybe brings clarkson and may in for some specials ;) i cant be the only one who now no longer cares about the 0-60 or top speed but prefers to see the genuine happiness cars bring to these awsome people, keeps dreams alive for us and generations to come!

[@oscarsands1237]

Alright review, when's Issy's take on it coming out?

[@Leistung.Autohaus]

You think she's driving it after "breaking" the Subaru?

[@ridewithme7636]

This video, this magnificent review from a personal perspective, reminds me how i fell in love with Top Gear two decades ago, Richard, you are still one of the best and you will always be.

[@hamzabashir1492]

Richard Hammond needs a black box

[@martinwilliams152]

Well done Richard, buying a sensible super car that’s not just for the occasional nice weather day out. Use it and continue to enjoy with that big smile on your face..😊😊

[@swayp5715]

I couldn't be happier to see this as a fellow owner !! My feelings about this amazing car are now even more professionally endorsed ! Thanks so much for this wonderful and spot on review ! It's an amazing machine and they seem to actually be alive ❤

[@markmwala2886]

Its 2024 and Richard Hammond is still reviewing cars with the same passion, enthusiasm and finesse he's been doing for decades, incredible, just incredible.🙏❤️

[@bigboy0625]

So it's the Richard Hammond channel now !!

[@markdawson4625]

Richard, you are a total class at what you do. The best. Love your new wheels.

[@mercurials54]

My laguna seca blue e46 M3 headed to a new home after 15 years of ownership, Richard is right the sound of a beautifully engineered engine is unique and the reason we love machines.

[@jamespowell8754]

loved this, gave me proper top Gear vibes. class from hammond and the edit team

[@carloszacu]

I love the poetry you mix with the technical data, when I was a kid I felt weird because I always thought that cars were living entities, time would show me that I was not the only crazy bloke that thought that... thanks for this content!

[@marisasob]

I had goosebumps from this production. Magnificent

[@andrewgreenwood8727]

It is so beautiful!! It's an absolute class act turbo S,heaven sent, a masterpiece!!!!!! With Hammond at the wheel watching this was a pure delight with his choice of words poetry in motion !!

[@MRVSKIN]

More more more of this please. Favourite car. The evolution of the 911 is what has made it what it is today in all variants

[@RollerKingJack]

Richard was always my fave and glad he’s still doing things like this ….. btw I used to live by his house guys got a full moat all the way round his property it’s amazing

[@bernardortiz7351]

Thanks in part to Richard's reviews of 911's over the years, I have a 991.2 in my garage now. It's a C4S, not the Turbo S ... but it's still a part of the DNA and is my favorite car to drive...

[@Junglist360]

I could have watched and listened to both Hammond and the car for another 36 hours. Amazing stuff.

[@LouisFrederiek]

The ending gave me the chills. & congratz on your new machine Hammond!

[@jakobprestele8904]

Thank you Richard! One of your best automotive "short stories" - special thanks to you - finally someone - who dares to speak out loudly that it is not the combustion engine being the culprit in the climate debate but the very fuel! Governments trying to ban the combustion engine for ever in favour of electric alternatives have not understood that there are already today carbon-neutral fuels available which, when coming from a circular (ecological) waste-management, do not require a massive investment into new charging-infrastructures (cost- and resource-inefficient) but instead could use existing infrastructure thus preserving planetary resources. By banning the combustion engine, every development within alternative fuels would be choked in its infancy in favour of THE biggest next market to exploit no matter what - electric transportation sector - continuing with mankind's biggest madness: Economic Growth - and the beast will continue to be fed. And do planetary resources finish some day, we still got other planets to exploit, right!?

[@allenjlo]

The level at which Richard Hammond is able to *articulate* what he feels/thinks about automobiles is higher than 98% Of the human population. I love listening to him ❤

[@raltemesa]

Came here for Richard's talking about what he knows best. Love it. ❤

[@benllewelyn98]

It's reviews like this that remind me why you were always my favorite reviewer on TG absolute poetry

[@markchasedds]

I have this car. Everything Richard says is spot on. The only thing missing on this car is the front aero package. It really makes the car.

[@vdevov]

I would love to see a show with Richard and Tiff just sharing their love of their favorite cars. Two humans with such amazing abilities to express themselves while driving. Might be too much. Still would love to see it.

[@beautyinsound]

Guys, you’ve got Richard Hammond talking about a 911 Turbo S. Those two things are far more tempting for a click than to hide the car in the thumbnail. 😂 Fantastic video, and it makes me even more proud of my 997.2 Turbo S! 🫶🏻

[@kokibr91]

Ah, great old car reviews... make my eyes watery. The unique style of the three will be never matched. Keep them coming Richard!

[@BlurryFace-zz2ro]

5:55 Man, the way the British will turn even the most (seemingly) simple job like washing a car an absolute art! Lol! I didn't know there was that much to know about washing cars.

[@a3-radio]

Honestly watching this i remember why this guys are so popular, yeah the big tgt things are fun, but this simple car review is put in words that few can match, its more about the feel than just a numbers game, they capture the scene of our imagination

[@digicidetv]

Keep doing videos like this Richard! This gives me old top gear vibes and I'm all for it!!

[@violinmiata]

There is a man that lives near me with a 996 4S Cabriolet. There was a sunny day this week and he drove by with the top down and was instantly insanely jealous, what a happy person in his very own happy car. All Porsche 911’s are timeless and need to be driven.

[@DeejayJeanP]

I've said this for years but out of the three, Hammond has a special way with words.

[@K_FI_L_Y_P_S_O]

This is the content I came for. Thank you Drivetribe and Richard!

[@daisukeakihito9832]

It feels so surreal to watch this to be honest. I remember watching the exact same angle and the exact same person doing this, my brain keeps convincing me that this arguably now older gentleman is still the same young crazy bloke I used to watch on TV 20 years ago. And well, he is still the same, he is him after all. I guess the point I'm trying to make here is, I've seen so many "celebrities", I dislike using that term, change so wildly in much shorter amount of time and yet here is Richard still doing what he does best, his love for all things car still just as strong as it was back then, possibly even stronger.

[@utkarshbahuguna]

Its nice to see relaxing review of the car. glad it was made.

[@LeontasOfficial]

TOP!!! What a video!!! Back to the old glory days of that REAL TG ❤❤❤

[@user-cf4ti9id7x]

I've been watching Richard Hammond for over 20 years (hush, I like car shows). And, he is still as adorable and excited now as he was back when he had spiky hair and crazy patterned shirts.

[@b2bt696]

I miss Top Gear. The real Top Gear.

[@bluesky9093]

Wonderful video Mr. Hammond, I watched this and your video on the GT3. I was about to purchase a GT3 and switched to the Turbo S after this video.

[@jacobbeattie650]

A really great remark at the end regarding EV’s. I completely agree with Richard here.

[@simonpage2941]

What a machine! ❤ My old 987 Boxster obviously isn't even in the same league! However for an old car it's reasonably quick & goes about it's business in a fuss free fun way! Porsche legendary build quality is very addictive 💪

[@adamrice617]

Lovely hearing an intelligent, articulate man who knows about cars describing his new car in this way. Amazing to think of what eventually followed him on Top Gear..

[@nathanellis201]

Nobody does a car review like Richard Hammond. The best.

[@Jordan-p7l]

Having the stripes continue onto the soft top is super cool