The Porsche 911 GT3 | Chris Harris Drives | Top Gear

In this week’s instalment, Chris Harris tackles the mighty new, 493bhp 911 Porsche GT3. And goes very, very sideways. Subscribe to Top Gear: bit.ly/SubscribeToTopGear
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[@longtailgt]

Probably the only car in the world that has consistently been better than its previous version.

[@mro9466]

it's got everything, the looks, the engine, the sound, the grip ... Porsche ... Perfection

[@thekeccles1996]

I feel like the Corvette probably falls into that category as well

[@J0lker]

@@thekeccles1996 Not a fan of C4/C5 compared to C3

[@leonadvanced1738]

@@thekeccles1996 i just wanted to say the exact same words my friend💪👍

[@TheSleepyMechanic0524]

J0lker doesn’t mean it wasn’t an improvement

[@2ndlt.reifukai196]

I would watch Chris Harris review a bowl of cheerios.

[@rickd8979]

FastAttackTough Or how paint dries

[@lukemcnamara7355]

Lets see what happens if you back this spoon in

[@danialhowe9814]

only if he gets the spoon sideways lol

[@lookslikecars7990]

4:49 I love how the mirror wiggles

[@mro9466]

4.0 liters, 500 hp, N.A. in 2017 ... yep, the dream is still happening

[@rishabhpurohit2663]

aaand, Manual

[@xj_220]

The 2015 gt3 rs already has this

[@justinchung3611]

9,000 rpm redline 👌

[@mjvdr]

2021 and the next gen still has the same engine (now with 510 hp)! The day that Porsche starts putting turbos on their GT3s will be a sad day. But for now we can continue enjoying that amazing engine :D

[@mitchelptrs]

I an here to get you back to the video, so you can enjoy it again. Thank me later!

[@rousseau327]

When the only thing haters have to say are "it looks like a Beetle" or "all Porsches are the same", you know Porsche did a bang up job with this GT3

[@KyleHubb]

But Tesla is actually a better car. Maybe not a faster car but better it is....

[@nanzers7785]

Kelly CC cause justin trudeau says so?? A better car? you don't know what you are talking about

[@richjohn9356]

Looks exactly like the last one and the one before, with same interior) Boring

[@yeshwantdasari2075]

and what do you want a lamboghini? have you even been in a 991 and a 997 911? they feel years apart!

[@longtailgt]

Yup, because people usually make such arguments about cars which are perfect.

[@swissfreek]

Am I the only one who's a little staggered that he can pin the throttle and we hear it running through the gears, and he's just sitting there, looking at the camera, one hand on the wheel, and it looks like he's not even moving, or just out for a cruise. No grunting, no vibrations, no shifting around in the seat, just having a conversation. Nuts.

[@Travissmith-nc9ms]

Frank deBros The one and only chris harris... hes one hell of a driver

[@randomfaca]

That's the RR traction for ya

[@kenstyle6]

This thing is just beautiful. The perfect car.

[@maxhi88]

So what's the DougScore ???

[@jdubs325]

Guy Incognito 28

[@maxhi88]

82 ;)

[@mchaval2841]

Guy Incognito 69

[@MickZarco]

Where are the quircks and interesting features.

[@mro9466]

LMAO

[@topcircuit9170]

Glad to see Chris Harris really moving up in his career. Doing the same thing when he was more independent but now with a bigger budget and more money in his pocket. Well deserved. Please don't ever change ^_^

[@derbigpr500]

The becomes even better? The story of Porsche. Best car brand in the world. They're the only ones that are spectacular in both objective and subjective performance, reliability, quality, sound and top engineering.

[@erikhertzer8434]

derbigpr500: you are correct on all points.

[@youtube9999zh]

Agreeee

[@sherifsadek7810]

100%

[@BiGMoFFen]

Lol at the noobs that think he made a mistake by saying 991

[@Bahamuttiamat]

Uninformed heretics who started watching car videos yesterday. Everyone knows, correction, everyone car guy knows porches' internal 911 code.

[@Fearzzy]

there are many types of car guys and alot of them don't care for porsche at all... you generally only know the ''codes'' for the brands you care the most about

[@cagriyuksel6448]

i love when ignorant people trieng to make fun dont nootice that actualy they make the mistake cause they dont have the knowledge xD... dude this cares model code is 991 .. so ur the noob here xd so ironic to think u know more then chris harris

[@BiGMoFFen]

CENTENON I literally know all of those 😂 fail

[@MemoryLaneCinema]

oh the kids on the internet.....

[@Grannygrudel]

Can we see a Chris Harris blooper reel? Always wanted to know if he ever spins when doing slide after slide.

[@PaulGrahamHealth]

Chris is pretty open when it comes to messing up. The only time I can recall him spinning (KZbin), was when Chris was driving a Formula 1 car. He talks about spinning cars in that video.

[@mattwasilewicz9677]

I imagine he does, but he is also a very good driver though. Watch some of the videos out there where he competes in races like the Goodwood Classic

[@Kneedragon1962]

Yes, he does make a mistake now and then, but mostly he's pretty damn good. It's not every motoring journo that Porsche invite in to drive their first LeMans winning 962, straight out of the museum. There's a certain amount of trust in that, and the trust is there for a reason. He is a very good person to have on top gear, because they don't need a racing driver with no face, they now have one who can talk, and he's actually quite clever and funny and nice, and better than that, like Vikki Butler-Henderson (or what-ever the woman's name is) he can talk and be nice and charismatic and attractive, and he can drive at the same time, and not everybody can do that!

[@sixstringedthing]

You can watch him stick his BMW 325 rally car into the ditch on his old "Chris Harris on Cars" channel... not really his fault though, broke a tie rod. Paul Graham, the Autocar videos with Martin Brundle were great! At one point Harris says "I don't spin cars very often... I spun this one twice", feeling pretty embarrassed I think. The conditions at Silverstone were horrendous on the day though... subzero temperatures and ice on the track in places. Martin was very complimentary about him though, said he did good job very difficult conditions.

[@nearlyagoodlaugh]

Yeah, in one of those Goodwood videos he spins a 250 LM on purpose to avoid going into the back of a Cobra that brakes earlier than he was expecting, but he gets right back on course after that, and it was really his only option to avoid a crash.

[@danielmanning7689]

This series of Porsches might be my favorite sounding cars ever made

[@sapperjohn256]

chris harris and tiff needel are the two best at this in my opinion. they make you feel what they're feeling! it's like some weird vicarious experience haha i love it

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

Needles is a tool though - I met him

[@sixstringedthing]

The amount of utterly manic joy in Chris' expression as he revs it out at 08:20 is just awesome to behold. It perfectly sums up everything I feel when I hear that glorious noise.

[@barsaf9989]

5:44 Best part! Revving the engine all the way out. Amazing.

[@bluecannon5278]

I know a lot of people have already addressed this but I thought I would chip in for those that need it. Yes, he said 991 which is correct. Just like with most manufacturers, Porsche have a Type/Chassis number for all models. The types for the 911 in chronological order are: 911 classic-> 964 -> 993 -> 996 -> 997 -> 991. These are all 911 and the 991 second generation is the current model, referred to as 991.2.

[@superspec4177]

If you wanna be thorough, it's 901 -> 930 -> 964 -> 993 -> 997 -> 997.2 -> 991 -> 991.2 (Edit: Yes, I'm aware that it isn't actually called the 901 because Peugeot has the rights to that type of name, but that was the original name for the 1st gen 911.)

[@kabob21]

+Superspec You may have wanted to forget but there was a 996 and 996.2, as well...

[@jeremylan1931]

the 930 only refers to the 964 turbo model, and is not its own generation of 911

[@Elkins82ify]

With the 993 being the last of the air cooled generation.

[@GR-uc1gq]

I think I understand is this like for example does mustang s197 , s550?

[@kevinsdb1]

So is Top Gear basically now just Chris Harris Drives cars? lol

[@davejay7013]

You say that like its a bad thing

[@yeshwantdasari2075]

uh no, this is just a side thing for KZbin the main Show still has all the 3 presenters

[@helmyfis01ub]

Top Gear wasn't only about fast car in race track. But now, it's nothing without Harris' brilliant driving. That's not top gear anymore.

[@nearlyagoodlaugh]

Ideal scenario really, he should have been the primary host of the new Top Gear from the start.

[@djbadlt]

@Dave Jay, you took the words right out of my mouth

[@Thesteaksauce]

Thanks Chris and Co.... I think I just got a new target to achieve in life.... No matter what, I'll hopefully own or atleast get to drive one of these one day

[@aldipratama5997]

The_steaksauce good luck mate, me too

[@dm7113]

The_steaksauce i'll go for the gt3rs for sure

[@tttigggerrr1]

If you dont happen to own one, Porsche have driving experiences, you can drive them on track OR in Miami for the day :-) Make your dream happen!

[@Desertpunk1986]

The_steaksauce hell yeah! I saw a Porsche Carrera GT when I was like 15, drove by our bus stop for school. After he passed us he sent it down this canyon road......I told myself in that moment I had to own a Porsche. Not nearly a Porsche, but I just recently got a B8.5 S4 stage 1. Now I have a serious itch for more speed.

[@pitbull82]

The_steaksauce You read my mind, Sir!

[@miahlee2525]

I wanted one of these after watching this video and bought one. Got the 991.2 and installed Dundon long tube headers with side muffler deletes and a loud muffler....OMG the sound is god like now. The pops it makes when shifting...just insane

[@Terraceview]

Chris is the only one I believe. Such a gent.

[@KiwiPokerPlayer]

Chris: "You could get yourself in a bit of a pickle"... while effortlessly linking beautiful power slides in a GT3. Me: "I got myself in a bit of a pickle"... while explaining to my insurance company how I put a GT3 arse first through the railing.

[@stefanfreestylez]

Dodging an animal or sneezing should get you out of trouble pre easily. Cant argue those ;)

[@alexcraig8543]

Man I really love Chris's videos. He does a fantastic job conveying the characteristics of the cars he reviews. It's really a joy to watch him work out a car. His approach allows me to vicariously feel his excitement. One of the all time best performance reviewers! Can't get enough. Plus his race documentaries are great as well.

[@MattyI971]

This video never gets old. I can't remember how many times I've watched it. Unbelievable every viewing

[@zachg9065]

I would have this over the RS. Love the looks of the normal GT3 vs. the big wing on the RS that looks tacked on.

[@DBrealmadrid9606]

The Enthusiast i would do the sane too

[@nikomoin7604]

I think it's the other way around. In my opinion the rs spoiler fits the 911 better than the regular gt3 wing

[@cgoins1993]

I think it would look best with the 911 turbo wing

[@iPhonedo]

I *LOVE* this!

[@markeldik7057]

YES a new chris harris drives:-) SO glad he and rory are the new top gear presenters, love the new cast!

[@markeldik7057]

Honestly I feel they are actually better, yes they aren't as funny, but they are WAY better as journalists. And I feel their fun started to wear off anyway, last season of top gear with them wasn't amazing and TGT feels INCREDIBLY scripted.

[@J0lker]

Chris Harris: 100%, rory: 0%

[@markeldik7057]

I think TGT does great, I think there are a lot of viewers like me, who think its a step back from the top gear times, but that can change and I'm sure they will fix the tent bits a bit, cause they were the worst in terms of feeling scripted and it wasn't even funny IMO.

[@markeldik7057]

Why the hate on rory?

[@v_alexiadis]

I truly don't understand how people find TGT heavily scripted. It isn't. Those three have such a great chemistry that it doesn't need to be. Contrary to TG which actually looks heavily scripted and how can it not be? They don't have a good chemistry yet to have a banter, it all seems way too forced. Also, Rory is incredibly boring. Anyway, this is Chris Harris Drives and I'm glad he continues to make these videos.

[@hadijeewoth5435]

Watching this guy drive is a pure bliss !

[@shingnosis]

Chris Harris is the hero we deserve, and the one we need right now.

[@peteronister1488]

This guy is a great host!

[@1061shrink1061]

6:06, what a legend! some serious angles there!

[@volkspanzer831]

My God. Hitting that corner at almost 100 mph. Love it.

[@mikev6046]

I hate being poor. 😠😒

[@daltonv5206]

I want to rip this through the mountains and hear it echo off the cliff walls

[@kevinjoseph8119]

Great work as always Chris! Love these type of videos.

[@mikeross6043]

The sound is intoxicating , just hearing it go through the gears up redline is exceptional .

[@danielkeybs]

That sound though...

[@kyleburns9439]

Why do I feel like I've seen this video already....

[@talhaayaan344]

Kyle Burns same here i thought i was the only one

[@jryalls]

Kyle Burns I think they're on the TopGear website before they're released on KZbin, you might have watched it there?

[@kyleburns9439]

Seen Through Haggis could be, I almost feel like I saw it on Chris's channel though for some reason.

[@AyoSosanya]

Probably because it's a porsche they're reviewing. If you've seen one, you've seen them all...

[@Tbland0930]

Well he reviewed the "first gen" 991 GT3 and I believe it too was red.

[@nalkhlaifi]

4:51 side mirror is shaking! love the GT3

[@watchingu83]

One of Chris’ classic reviews! Keep up the great content.

[@joshmills4419]

neil's camera work has always been fantastic

[@Ismail-FIRE]

the shots of the car sliding and being so flat and composed are what sets chris apart amongst other things

[@tomo55554]

I wish i could watch one of these videos without reevaluating the best and fastest way to get rich.

[@ch_dn]

8:36 "yea... yees" Sums up the car well.

[@StereoSoundAgent]

@8:23 "that's why I like cars! noises like that!"

[@AlexHardt]

Thank you Chris, just thank you!

[@ineedthatcar7169]

Top Gear + Chris Harris + Porsche 991.2 GT3 = Magic! #NuffSaid

[@danshampoe320]

Drove one with Xtreme Xperience...totally amazing!

[@fujiwaralim8896]

oh my god that flat 6 sound so damn good at the redline!

[@JONYHR]

Nice Car Yess !!

[@ralphsmallblock4367]

I think Chris Harris has a dry humor very English definitely entertaining he’s witty and most importantly knows how to drive. Chris is the new Jeremy clarkson but still kudos for Jeremy proper car enthusiast driver and man

[@NAVMAN987]

Clarkson when he first started was different. He made cars interesting, not only to car nuts but also to non-car people. I thought he was great to watch. But like all things it got old and he almost became a caricature of himself. I was a big Chris Harris fan ever since he was working independently and his review of the 997.2 guards red GT3 was one of the best car reviews I had ever seen. I remember knowing I could never afford one....but I did and owned one for a couple of years. Big Chris Harris fan here.

[@SubaruVideosUK]

"O hello..!" As he's grinning ear to ear!

[@marcdeboer1280]

That sound though..... I need more of that in my life

[@ZDY66666]

*btw* the noise is way more raw sounding and exhilarating in real life! Mics can never capture the full sound of these cars! Unless it's a lower pitch (which this isn't) of a 4 banger.

[@sidewayssam]

Not many people can thrap a car like that and make it look slow because he is so relaxed driving, then you see the through the windscreen shot. I know that track well & that is just mental quick

[@bobgees793]

I picked mine up last week. Bloody amazing cars I absolutely love it

[@rod928s4]

Thank you so much, Chris, for being a regular gearhead car guy like the rest of us regular gearhead car guys and being able to communicate the absolute joy and essence of driving this magnificent Porsche to those of us who will never be able to see or hear it in real life.

[@GabrielGames100]

the reason why the brake lights were flashing is that in Europe when you brake hard u the lights will flash to show other drivers that you are breaking hard

[@sukeshamuthu]

Gabriel Games it’s called cadence braking. You pump the brake pedal so you can slowdown and steer at the same time on surfaces with less traction.

[@SupercarAdvocates]

Fortunately we are getting our hands on one, thank you CHRIS...! Wild as usual

[@raywalker6565]

I’ve watched Chris since he was first doing his thing. Just mesmerized, actually. I’ve played and replayed this video countless times since it debuted. Watched it a substantially larger amount of times as I planned to buy my own 2018 991.2 GT3. Here I am now, a month removed from placing one in my garage, a week from taking it on track and I find myself still gushing over this video. Says a lot about his ability to make you absolutely pine over a car…even one you yourself have in your own garage.

[@MindDezign]

Wow three yrs ago I commented well it's 2022 back from the future. Chris is a Porsche GT3 is as natural as Drinking Water ! I watch Chris Harris drive GT3 videos over and over and over....

[@joeferreri818]

best car reviewer ever...

[@djclass005]

it's in a class of one.. that's some praze

[@JohnDoe-xu2vx]

Just saw one today in Gray with yellow trim and exotic exhaust.......most amazing 911 I have ever seen or heard. OMG

[@STUDYALLAH365]

Cheers from the States! Saw the short interview at 24 Hr Spa a few weeks ago. Hope the injury wasn't serious 💪🏾🤙🏾

[@markangus996]

Speculators and collectors have really messed up the GT3 (+RS) scene. .. they are too expensive to drive now where once they were relatively a common sight. I see more McLarens than GT3's. ..... there are a lot of exotic cars around Aberdeen. A lot of RWD supercars being driven timidly by 65+yr old men. They are lambs to the slaughter for my missus in her RS6 nevermind youngsters in Golf R's. .... not sure what my point was .... don't get old but if you do and are rich make sure you thrash your supercar and don't get humiliated by Golf R's.

[@RS-nq8xk]

In Hong Kong 911 GT3s are more common than McLarens

[@peterheydenreich9434]

Chris Harris :-)

[@culloutoltec9111]

vintage Chris Harris and Neil, paire extraordinaire, discreet background music, simple, clean footage and Chris conducting a fireside chat about the car he's driving and simultaneously challenging gravity from every angle in it....can i 'av sum 'o, please?

[@cloudchaser8297]

What a awesome car. I love how it almost looks retro and that color looks great.

[@p.sethia1830]

He saved TopGear did he not? If it wasn't for him, I would not have stopped with the BringBackClarkson and dislikes on each and every video!

[@xLordSpicy]

TopGear doesn't deserve Chris Harris

[@erikhertzer8434]

Tiktok Toyatoya : Chris is the finest car review presenter today

[@patricebaumel]

Chris Harris is more knowledgeable, more likeable and more fun than any of these old farts ever were.

[@anthonydayspring9923]

What did Chris do in a prior life to be blessed with such a job?

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

He can drift. The end.

[@BeReady726]

Nothing? Perhaps he focused on his goals instead of being a complainer like you.

Be good at something. You should get better at something. Or everything. I don't know how good you are at anything though.

[@taforth]

Good to see you enjoying Porsche's again 👍.

[@leonmagee3516]

Great driver - Great reviewer - you can almost feel what it's like to drive. Fantastic Mr.Harris. And what a car!!👍

[@ChrisCampbell66]

This car almost makes me want to become a workaholic again

[@oooining]

Chris Campbell but people who can afford this don’t have to be workaholic to begin with.

[@NAVMAN987]

I worked like a dog and owned a 997 GT3 for a while. Took it to the track too. .Now I feel like Im in withdrawals because I had to sell at one point. But Ive started working my ass off again and I plan to get a newer one and keep it this time.

[@johncreedon1833]

What a car..and what a driver. CHRIS HARRIS IS A GOD

[@JIA1327]

You're an idiot.

[@justinlangley9522]

6:03 - 6:15 . PHENOMENAL CAR CONTROL! all while talking in video . cant get much better then that!

[@nordmoretruck6208]

Thank you Chris! 🙂👍 You put a smile on my face any day with your real enthusiasm for great cars and the way of telling it to us.

[@AndresBonilla211]

WHERE IS THE REVIEW OF THE MANUAL???

[@Chris.Davies]

Stupid Bloody Porsche: Make a wonderful GT3. Make 12 of them.

[@ramaanomuravha8575]

Fitted with manual box, what more, truly a collectors item

[@westpalmdoc]

Chris, a big thanks. this review was one of the few available online when a GT3 991.2 became suddenly avail at a local Porsche dealership. The GT3 wasnt on my radar at all. i knew i only had a few days to make a decision as it was akin to finding a pink unicorn in a forest and wasnt going to sit there. this was an extremely well done review by you, as expected, and pushed me to purchase it. Its truly a visceral raw driving experience. and yes, its a manual...

[@makeitup512]

The hate that Harris is receiving for actually talking about cars, just goes to show you that the original Top Gear was just skit comedy that used cars as props. Can't believe people who claim to like cars could say that this is worse than the orginal

[@shadow.banned]

Why do they deliberately drive up demand by decreasing production? This just pisses people off.

[@RJ-mb2vi]

Envious of the Chris Harris skills. If only I could make a car dance like that. Poetry in motion.

[@1972juankarlos]

it's just a joy see you driving

[@VincentVader]

I miss manual transmissions.

[@Anankin12]

After this one, you won't anymore. Because you'd have one in manual.

[@errorerror3133]

My 1990 civic would smoke that thing

[@nigelsenchez]

Bubble back bitches!

[@hvf26]

smoke from your engine would certainly smoke everything

[@mdayeh9712]

Roland Bat, yeah.....literally smoke on the side of the track. 😉

[@bwxmoto]

You're smoking crack

[@ralphsmallblock4367]

Roland you are right if you light a match your civic would smoke. 😂

[@zachg9065]

I want one badly. Simply the best. Perfection. That noise! 😍

[@Yorkiepoocharlie]

Excellent Chris!

[@BansheeHallow]

I love Chris Harris but one thing that bothers me is that he rarely talks about the quirks inside the car, like steering wheel, climate control etc. Don't get me wrong I love that he talks about the car's performance.

[@dm7113]

Saber Plate thats doug's job.

[@charlieeriman3891]

Then go to Doug Demuro

[@radityaindera3442]

Saber Plate You better watch doug de muro for that kind of stuff dude. Harris better just drive.

[@TheBoyJenius]

Doug fills that void already

[@callumpenman5992]

Saber Plate mmmm yeah because I want to know what the climate control is like on a 500hp, rwd masterpiece....

[@df99er]

5.22min - 0 to 100 in 7.3 seconds? Sounds legit to me 😂😂😂

[@Jubboo1]

Daniel Daniel i was looking through the comments to see if someone realized that 😂😂😂

[@BluetomatoCh]

0-100 mph, its the correct number from Porsche.

[@BluetomatoCh]

Even tough the numbers from Porsche are sometimes a bit conservativ. Under perfect conditions you may go faster.

[@ilibertywalkedmybaconct4445]

Daniel Daniel 100 mph not kph

[@utecastronoova863]

Chris is doing a better presentation now with more personality and some humor. I found him obnoxious and predictable in the past. Good job Cbris and producers.

[@surajrs4]

That mirror wiggle at 4:50

[@MichaelBath]

Chris and a Porsche ... perfect combo!

[@dennisoverdiep2737]

8:19 love it to chris, love it !!

[@JelloTypeR]

A new Chris Harris Drives and my weekend is complete. The return of the tyre slayer.

[@ernestodonatucci7917]

Now I want to see Chris on the GT2 RS!!!

[@vernontaylor264]

"Lets give that a go and see what happeens" i love it

[@liddhaal]

Chris , you are definintely right person for TopGear ! Well done !

[@anthonyteichroeb917]

This is a reloaded video.. Still though, Harris is always worth a rewatch

[@joyj1461]

The face at 9:57 is what shows you this car's impeccable ability...absolutely stunning

[@rgms573]

So many Porsche variations, hard to say which is the nicest one.