Top Gear Motorsport - McLaren F1 GTR - Tiff Needell TrackTest

Tiff Needell tests the 1996 Gulf McLaren F1 GTR at Brands Hatch for BBC Top Gear Motorsport.
Shown on BBC 1996
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[@mcgusto82]

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!

[@superbrit3845]

That engine, what a car.

[@solsol1624]

To me, regardless of what has come after, this is still the pinnacle of road car development, really the purest drivers car.

[@superfast30]

Incredible era. Production engine and trans equipped car that dominated Lemans and sports car racing!

[@Nik_Roock]

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]

@@Nik_Roock Um....the GTR used the standard engine and gear box!

[@Nik_Roock]

@@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]

@@Nik_Roock Not a huge difference between the /2 and /3. Still 95% the same as the road going V12

[@Nik_Roock]

@@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.

[@donswier]

Mac F1 + Gulf Livery = yes

[@howardbartlett3026]

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 :''''''''')))

[@juancarlosduran2521]

You know youre great when you change the rules of the game

[@reds005]

Fantastic upload. What a beautiful looking and sounding car.

[@theradiogram87]

Hahaha its Michael Cane lol. @2:50.

[@robl7532]

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!

[@MrFuriousliquidity]

It sounds like he’s having the best sex of his life.

[@patrickbarrow9060]

I bet that was the greatest moment of his life.

[@Fuz1]

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.

[@garydougill7478]

He'd already stood on the podium at Le Mans at that point in his life.

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[@kylewaddington1983]

Tiff Needle

[@nspinicelli]

He probably had no idea, while sliding into the driver seat and probably making scratches, just how valuable this car would become.

[@SuperSedans]

this was the gtr version so there was no question about value that time. Now its collectible car as road car also

[@johnnyboyj1929]

Classic Tiff

[@emilholmsten8600]

This video is amazing😍😍

[@theRhinsRanger]

Tiff had a joygasim there

[@mark4lev]

Bit more than a ‘million dollars’ now tiff

[@jamieorton6809]

Greatest car ever in my eyes.

[@royalblue2229]

Awesome upload!

[@MontyMotorsport]

More "Tiff" GT to come soon 👍🏁

[@Markknightexeter]

You were supposed to blow the bloody doors off!

[@P.HILAND]

Thanks you ¡¡!!! 😁

[@jaglemans6778]

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.

[@MontyMotorsport]

Got that... I'll upload my version soon 👍🏁

[@MontyMotorsport]

Tiff tests Jaguar XJ220C and Lotus Esprit S300 , Monday 8:00pm GMT+1 👍🏁

[@THE-BUNKEN-DRUM]

@@MontyMotorsport : God bless you sir 😇

[@TheBadBunny87]

I watched yesterday 😂

[@myusername3689]

I think the agility of this car could be even higher with a modern suspension system to reduce tilt and roll.

[@Victoryvintage]

1.40 The size of the set on Tiff back then

[@CentaurisNomadus]

bip

[@waty0usay1]

Shame that nobody does shows like this anymore. Either all the 90s car show stars have no funding or are simply too old.

[@farishanafiah8461]

People want to see entertainment more than facts. That's what The Grand Tour is all about.

[@davidthef1footballguy861]

Brilliant Upload Mate if you have any race highlights of F1 that’s would be a idea video of the 2000-2002 seasons By itv Jim and Tony

[@elmadi7391]

Woww... thank you much again 🙏😇

[@MontyMotorsport]

You're welcome 😊