Can't watch enough of Chris Harris , he is the premier car journo imho. Neil's filming is first class as always.
@Namabasho5 жыл бұрын
I agree but for daily drives! for professional racing and driving he is the best! each journalist is different
@Ishaq_Vally5 жыл бұрын
@@Namabasho What are you saying? He's the best for daily drives or for professional racing and driving?
@BuckyCorvette5 жыл бұрын
The problem it's that is filmed in a different frame rate than it's exported at in post, so every single Chris Harris video has a horrible stutter on it. I don't know how no one else mentions this, let alone anyone fix it. Can't wait for them to make the change.
@scottaubrey83925 жыл бұрын
Watching Chris over the years is like watching the development of performance cars, they just get better and better. He’s making petrol heads go back to top gear, you can trust his journalism and only admire with envy his ability in driving. It excites me to watch him and a pleasure to listen. Real cars by a real person. Thanks.
@4040chocolate4 жыл бұрын
Well said feel the same
@dertmatyui2 жыл бұрын
He’s the only guy I could stand after Jeremy’s incident
@chrisscott7148 Жыл бұрын
Correct! Top Gear should've been Chris from the start.
@WilliamValenti4 жыл бұрын
I’m 71 years old, and the pinnacle of my “car life” was when I had a 1964 Porsche 356C Cabriolet and a 2004 Porsche Carrera 4S in my garage at the same time - 40 years apart, both works of art. I’d like to drive what I think is the most beautiful Porsche - the 904 GTS (a model of which sits on my desk), but the price is beyond my reach. I had a lot of fun with these beautiful machines!
@thedudeabides14433 жыл бұрын
William you lucky bastard!!
@theprepperrevelator3 жыл бұрын
William, what do you currently drive?
@WilliamValenti3 жыл бұрын
@@theprepperrevelator Audi A3 E-tron. Fun drive, but not a Porsche.
@theprepperrevelator3 жыл бұрын
@@WilliamValenti still a neat car. Enjoy.
@stupidslave3 жыл бұрын
Dude theres a 1960 356b in my garage that my great grandparents would rally
@gryphon1234565 жыл бұрын
Porsche is, in my mind, the best sports car manufacturer period. Everything they make is super reliable, practical and capable.
@user-s8jb3qb6y5 жыл бұрын
Not just your mind. In the mind of every driving enthusiast.
@entreptiles5 жыл бұрын
I've always heard that Porsches were reliable. My question is up to how many miles? I'm asking because I never see any used GT variance with more than 20 to 30 thousand miles.
@entreptiles5 жыл бұрын
@Jason Mullings I've been a trucker for 11 years this month. I've never seen one either but I would like to see some 911 GT variants with miles similar to Corvettes in general. Not sure why not.
@2ndAveScents5 жыл бұрын
@Jason Mullings thats because their owners can always afford the tow.
@entreptiles5 жыл бұрын
@@2ndAveScents So how can we say that they're reliable beyond 30k miles when there's not much proof (unlike Vettes)?!
@robertrishel36855 жыл бұрын
Watching Chris Harris is seeing a driving legend develop in real time. Under different circumstances, the man could’ve been a factory driver; kind of glad he has gone the route he has, because his videos are the BEST driving enthusiast films on the internet.
@hisenbergjoe31443 жыл бұрын
You can see the pure love of cars and driving.there's no faking enthusiasm like that
@vernonkeown3 жыл бұрын
Well said. Chris Harris is a rare treat ‐ especially in a world so completely and sickly dominated by obnoxious hubris conflated with plain ole simple ignorance. Thus humility, humor, and honesty win the day again.
@ryanmolloy54215 жыл бұрын
Chris' lap time was only about a second off of the pros. Good on ya mate. You're a fantastic pilot!
@VirusTornado5 жыл бұрын
In a car he hasn't really driven before. Guy who broke the record knows the car inside out.
@madhunittor5 жыл бұрын
@@VirusTornado that alone can be factored to half a second.
@jpracing8935 жыл бұрын
Well I mean he is a GT3 driver and races in the Blancpain GT Series.
@andymofoincross5 жыл бұрын
@@madhunittor also factor in the squirrelly bit @ 6:30 and that's probably another half second at least
@smminco5 жыл бұрын
Chris is a pro racing driver
@MTD3695 жыл бұрын
Chris Harris is the last great automotive journalist of the old guard. A great intersection of where articulation meets skill, the world needs more of him
@lappu9115 жыл бұрын
Nothing worse than a good racer who can't talk on camera and is cringy, or bad driver talking about how a car handles.
@jayhall845 жыл бұрын
Can't forget Henry. He's a fantastic journalist and a dab hand behind a steering wheel!
@samrit123in5 жыл бұрын
Henry Catchpole, Jethro Bovingdon, Steve Sutcliffe, Harry Metcalfe...Chris is very good, but so are these guys. Stop branding people.
@pascutia5 жыл бұрын
My personal favorite is Jason Cammisa. He’s got a really good knowledge of automotive engineering, and he articulates his opinions so well. He’s the best at what he does.
@antonyrawlings49435 жыл бұрын
I like James May
@davidrbrtsn5 жыл бұрын
Chris Harris has saved Top Gear by making it his own and just being authentic. His passion is real, he's great at presenting and he's a proper driver.
@jealva4 жыл бұрын
I’m the orignal owner of a 993 C2S, 997.2 GT3 and 991.1 GT3 RS. I take the GT3 and RS to the track - drive in the morning, track it all day, then drive home. They are remarkable cars on the track and even more remarkable afterward when you drive home comfortable with the A/C and radio on. Porsche owners take great pride in being able to do that and in putting miles on the car. What I’ve found in going to cars & coffee events is that Porsche owners always lament how few miles they get to drive due to family and work obligations while other high end car owners (Ferrari) brag about how few miles they have on their cars. There really is no comparison, for performance, longevity and quality, Porsche is the best.
@roehector2 жыл бұрын
I come back to this video once in a while, to appreciate how well Chris describes the driving experience of this particular car. The video editing is also mind blowingly exquisite
@Kromer05 жыл бұрын
The fact the Chris can go head to head with Porsche's test driver is beyond insane. A car journalist that can talk the talk and walk the walk. Put him in charge of Top Gear as a presenter and you have yourselves a winning formula.
@thepro08 Жыл бұрын
yes top gear is fukin crazy to not havew Chris, i know they didnt treat him quite good with other presenters but he is the star. he can make top gear on is own without anyone not even bbc, its a shame he doesnt have the production behind him
@knn3th10 ай бұрын
Harris has had an extensive racing career, so he's not "just a car journalist".
@TranceFur5 жыл бұрын
Faster than a P1, and it uses MacPherson struts like any normal car. It’s not even an extremely sophisticated car, which says a lot about what Porsche’s capable of.
@NiggazHomie5 жыл бұрын
It's a Porsche GT2 RS with more fine tuning. If i could spent millions of euros in cars then this would be 1 of the cars and the normal GT2 RS.
@duncanhowarth95145 жыл бұрын
What's a "normal car"?
@fatboynip5 жыл бұрын
Duncan Howarth A LEXUS ES
@oswaldcobblepot7645 жыл бұрын
Rear is multi link tho.
@jrharlow68585 жыл бұрын
Porsche............ best in the business.
@0s0sXD5 жыл бұрын
They're both bald for aero dynamics and weight savings
@rickc21025 жыл бұрын
Lol, probably makes the whole helmet issue easier to deal with
@croissantleclerc86505 жыл бұрын
Weight shavings
@brask3105 жыл бұрын
but who is 'bald' under the pants for EXTRA super weight savings...
@davidmirasol37925 жыл бұрын
HAHAHHAA
@johnwhodat81355 жыл бұрын
So that's the secret.
@ismaelhayden29165 жыл бұрын
So he's within a second of the track record set by the guy the car was tuned for, and who's spent countless hours going over telemetry with engineers? 🔥🔥🔥
@mlgpsypher32645 жыл бұрын
A second is an enormous gap
@__vx35 жыл бұрын
@@mlgpsypher3264 At that level, I'd take it. Even your best sim racer would be a few seconds off Chris so let's not take credit away from him.
@hungrymynd56735 жыл бұрын
Haha a second is Huuuuge. Chris Harris is very good though.
@IvoRadev5 жыл бұрын
@@hungrymynd5673 Speaking about second difference in a race, sure. Speaking about a guy that sits for 1st time in a car that's set up for someone else and does a run just a second shy of the record? That's definitely saying a lot about the skills of CH.
@taunokekkonen57335 жыл бұрын
@@hungrymynd5673 1 second of 1:49 in a race is alot, but on a lap just jumping in, it's very impresive. Saying 1 sec is huge between a reporting journalist and a factory test driver, is idiotic.
@romaindappe41395 жыл бұрын
Just awesome no drama no non-sense journalism. It was all about pushing a car that was built to be pushed around a track. Last thing we need is a super car drifting in corners but apparently most other journalists don't understand.
@portermcsorley5 жыл бұрын
If I’m being honest, Top Gear only needs Chris Harris. Go ahead and keep Matt LeBlanc, he’s cool too.
@Uponn15 жыл бұрын
Matt LeBlanc already left, he confirmed that the upcoming season will be the last one with him in it.
@cyjan3k8235 жыл бұрын
But is it still top gear if chriss Harris makes 80% of good things there? Ot could be just Chris Harris drives :/
@sandmangti70405 жыл бұрын
Add a driver like Tanner Foust and have some heated battles. None of the stupid stuff.
@Osprey19945 жыл бұрын
Chris had his own show before and he knows what works.
@ayoub93075 жыл бұрын
I was number 100
@Rev_1776_5 жыл бұрын
😂😂10:52 Talk us through this amazing tire...! Guy, basically : Screw the tire! It was my mods that worked all the magic! Lol 🔥🔥
@blake91815 жыл бұрын
loooool not even a milisecond spent on talking about it I love it
@Paganizondaf6505 жыл бұрын
But he’s right. The cup R is more aggressive than the cup 2 but Pirelli has been making the trofeo R for years now and now they are just pretty much level. The normal Porsche cup 2 version is just a more conservative version with more wet handling capabilities and less wear
@blueridge89925 жыл бұрын
He’s the driver not a Manthey engineer.
@JMartinni5 жыл бұрын
@@Paganizondaf650 He's right regardless of what the tyre's performance is in relation to another tyre because the tyre doesn't change with the MR package. The regular GT2 RS record was set with the same tyre.
@flybyguy14505 жыл бұрын
Tires made a huge difference!
@michaelwoodsdale4605 жыл бұрын
Chris...in Portugal...with another professionally tuned Porsche...not jealous at all 😩
@rickc21025 жыл бұрын
Word.
@duncanhowarth95145 жыл бұрын
How many horsepower?
@MrDeepseadweller5 жыл бұрын
Duncan Howarth 700, same as a standard GT2 RS
@supaahflyy5 жыл бұрын
@@duncanhowarth9514 tuned in respect of Aero and suspension
@lmklogistics97175 жыл бұрын
Feel the same way
@GGDrummer5 жыл бұрын
Porsche is Porsche!! Power with wisdom! 👊👏
@SURO905 жыл бұрын
You know it's a proper machine when even Chris Harris can't speak while driving it hard.
@poplaurentiu41485 жыл бұрын
The car probably could be even lighter & faster if they will replace the heavy stock textile fabric+leather passenger seat with much lighter carbon bucket just like the driver one .. ;0)
@maxkallenbach99694 жыл бұрын
Pop Laurentiu the full bucket seat is probably heavier than the stock one. Its already fully carbon except for the leather and way smaller
@ayoub93075 жыл бұрын
Chris Harris is the" top gear"and the GT2 RS is AWESOM
@TheBobes5 жыл бұрын
I agree. Instead of trying to replicate the magic of the original trio - with all the jokes and ridiculous bets - they should just change the show and make it about cars once again. Chris Harris is a great host and driver. He's not afraid to push the cars hard and actually give an honest opinion.
@ayoub93075 жыл бұрын
@@TheBobes finally someone have with me the same opinion
@NiggazHomie5 жыл бұрын
I never heard of Chris Harris and because i was subscribed to Top Gear I started watching videos with him. After 3 videos I was a fan of him.
@NODAK95 жыл бұрын
@Ayoub Trabelsi I’m with y’all too. 👍
@fabers925 жыл бұрын
This is what top gear should always be, new car reviews and exploration of the pinnacle of motorsport, technology, design and culture. Just a shame that it'll never be on the tv's program.
@adriankingdon30555 жыл бұрын
The Porsche GT2 RS is much like Chris Harris. The Porsche GT2 RS MR is much like Chris Harris with a beard.
@JiewenTan5 жыл бұрын
So Richard Hammond in the Porsche GT2 RS MR will be like Chris Harris with hair and no beard.
@davidtuttle75565 жыл бұрын
@@JiewenTan If you can imagine CH hanging upside down.
@visualwarp97075 жыл бұрын
Porsche GT2 RS MR CH
@TheG60528XiJinPing5 жыл бұрын
@@visualwarp9707 Gt2 RS MR CH Nismo LT Black series
@jejeje60345 жыл бұрын
I would disagrre cuz with the beard he has worst areo
@WarriorsPhoto5 жыл бұрын
Just when you think a car can’t get better. It does. That Porsche looked so smooth on the track.
@mbizzle034 жыл бұрын
Me: I want one Bank Account: Nope Me: I will save money Bank Account: Nope. Just enjoy the video pal.
@JohnLee-vj9lh4 жыл бұрын
mbizzle03 well said mate 👍😁
@fahmizainal70214 жыл бұрын
Well.. Nothing is impossible mate.. Just set your target, focus and work towards it.
@Andrew-lu6wp4 жыл бұрын
Fahmi Zainal nope
@paulaus4 жыл бұрын
Even if you had the money you need to be a "special" customer just to get on the list just for the base car.
@Edge94044 жыл бұрын
Cayman GT4 still achievable for a normal person!
@basithph89585 жыл бұрын
The GT2 is just amazing like one of the greatest Porsche ever made
@jalenad115 жыл бұрын
I struggled mentally letting the 991.2 GT2 RS get up there with the halo 962 and 959 buuuuut... this car is just THAT good.
@basithph89585 жыл бұрын
HeyNowLookHere of course the 959 and Carrera GT is the best Porsche ever made
@ianmontgomery72135 жыл бұрын
My nephew has a 'standard' one and I can't imagine why you want more than what it has got.
@Midnight7thgen5 жыл бұрын
This guy is the best journalist for Top Gear hands down not mention he can drive
@BlackBirds935 жыл бұрын
Top Gear died with the trio leaving for me, but Chris Harris resurrected it, and it's all about the cars which I love more than The Grand Tour
@woah11064 жыл бұрын
@James Tudor no its not you diddling fuckhead
@dnice41454 жыл бұрын
@James Tudor by the time those 3 left TG was no longer about cars and all about their stupid adventures around the world.
@ed85194 жыл бұрын
@@woah1106 The grand tour is utter shite.
@ed85194 жыл бұрын
They should fire Paddy and Flintoff. Hire Matt from Carwow and Yani.
@dnice41454 жыл бұрын
@James Tudor hope not, love CH, he's a real car guy. I'm enjoying watching the old FG episodes on their KZbin channel.
@S29ORY5 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched Chris on KZbin since he took a mk1 focus rs down a B class road in wales and demonstrated left foot braking. He has always been a true driver and top lad that just has enthusiasm and honesty for driving and the vehicles including bikes.
@acooper1119825 жыл бұрын
After watching Harris, I feel like I know the car. I’ve been lucky to drive a few of the cars he’s reviewed (not on the track except once) and he’s spot on, although he can extract far more from the car than I’ll ever dream. A true auto journalist for true car people.
@samhaokip91265 жыл бұрын
So the bigdaddy 911 destroys all the hypercars now? The GT2 RS MR is going up top in my dream garage now. Well done
@BB-zv8tx5 жыл бұрын
Well done indeed. The GT2 line was always punching way above it's weight. Can't wait for the 992 GT2 (RS).
@Yanger14105 жыл бұрын
@@BB-zv8tx there will also ne a new hypercar by 2020/2021 😏
@dagnut5 жыл бұрын
This car is north of £300k..if you can get one...does that make it a hyper car?
@ishkaranbrar3135 жыл бұрын
@@dagnut Top speed and price and limited production would be the three pillars for a car needs to be considered as a hypercar
@F1ll1nTh3Blanks5 жыл бұрын
@@Yanger1410 Full EV I think.
@xesxaw5 жыл бұрын
What an absolutely beast of a Porsche. Love everything about it. Bravo Chris as well for such a good video as well. Fantastic editing. 10/10 video
@martinzoellner61155 жыл бұрын
yeah Porsche never get´s old...:-)
@kevinsteckbauer39275 жыл бұрын
Chris, helper springs are effectively zero spring rate once the car is on the ground. They're used to keep the short main springs from misaligning at full suspension droop, where they would otherwise be uncompressed and free to move laterally. You must be thinking of tender springs, which are given a bit more rate.
@mareklesniak87685 жыл бұрын
I like how Chris summed this up: "I think we need this competition going". I totally agree with him :-D
@andreas_kuenster2 жыл бұрын
Just watch the lap on the "Ring" it's breathtaking just by watching it. Can't even imagine how it is inside the car. Great interview and show. One of my favs.
@LCTRgames5 жыл бұрын
This is the best of Top Gear, and it's not even shown on Top Gear.
@thizatouch5 жыл бұрын
Another amazing review from Chris Harris....Really enjoyed that
@airwavesfromholland5 жыл бұрын
This is how you should review a car like this, awesome job Chris, no crap just going fullout. I like the rear of the 918 but the front should be like this 911 GT2 RS MR, that would make that car the best looking Porsche ever.
@raveutcars5 жыл бұрын
love the fact there is a proper onboard hot lap in this vid. thanks!
@fabioavenger7x5 жыл бұрын
I honestly and quite simply just loved this video. You do not wish to skip a single second of it. Credit must also be given to Neil Carey who has been instrumental in making Chris achieve this extremely lovely level of visual journalism. The perfect team, these two make! Well well done, I'll never stop watching you wherever you go.
@Tolmalion5 жыл бұрын
OK so here goes my personal Dream Team for Top Gear: Chris Harris Henry Catchpole Jethro Bovingdon
@allensaunders4495 жыл бұрын
I like henry at Carfection
@bigjdm54605 жыл бұрын
I would say Chris tucker , Chris Harris , and jethro. That would be funny to see him in Europe yelling
@cutdepiefails65965 жыл бұрын
Jethro 458 Aperta video is still my favorite of all time.
@NippyMoto5 жыл бұрын
Here is my dream team: - Jeremy Clarkson - James May - Richard Hammond I heard those three are pretty good.
@Maniacility5 жыл бұрын
Great trio of names, hard to disagree. Would maybe get Steve Sutcliffe in there but don't wanna take anyone out haha
@@marcelk3847 no, neunundvierzig fünf. its 49,5 he just left out the comma
@000GunterGabriel0005 жыл бұрын
Haha, they don't seem to be too happy about it. ;-) Hits way too close to their own lap times.
@thof82875 жыл бұрын
@@000GunterGabriel000 I didn't get that at all... that's a German expression we are very reserved. That and usually sarcastic
@crossphaded5 жыл бұрын
That thing is mental! Mind blowing it lapped quicker than a 918 Spyder, LaFerrari, and P1. Just staggering!
@hugo-pg5tv2 жыл бұрын
About 8 years in difference
@sharakhairuddin12325 жыл бұрын
GT2 RS is not only about the show, it's about extraordinary function too..
@oliverroberts96385 жыл бұрын
Porsche is too good at making cars so carry on.
@mrbmtb88035 жыл бұрын
Great to see Harris back to his old style (and best). Seriously great car n video too . 🔥
@stevenkelby21695 жыл бұрын
Agreed! After some previous mus-steps, you've regained our full respect Chris!
@ALMX5DP5 жыл бұрын
Pretty amazing these road cars are getting close to GT3 lap times. The Huracan GT3 I believe has that series' lap record with a 1:46.2.
@Ahogg19925 жыл бұрын
And was that on a Slick?
@ALMX5DP5 жыл бұрын
Alex hogg yeah. Not sure if that is a race record or from qualifying, but either way this time is impressive.
@Ahogg19925 жыл бұрын
@@ALMX5DP a Slick must be 2+ sec quicker than an R rated tyre
@ALMX5DP5 жыл бұрын
Alex hogg agreed.
@stefanpetrov85 жыл бұрын
It's a tradeoff. The street cars the GT3 cars are based on are usually a lot faster and more powerful (GT3R has circa 550 hp I think). The street cars make better use of the long straights such as the one Portimao has, the trap speed at the end is some 30+ km/h faster than on GT3 cars which are restricted by BOP. Either way you're right. Aero packages on these cars are so extreme they're racing slicks and some extra weight away from racecar status.
@levisaxen6145 жыл бұрын
Chris Harris kills every review he does. Absolutely a pleasure to watch!
@synonymous84544 жыл бұрын
Never thought I fall in love again until I saw this car.
@StraightFocusedPhotography5 жыл бұрын
Everything so good from the videography, Manthey upgrades to two driver breaking the track lap like that.
@GazDoran5 жыл бұрын
1:35 into that hot lap. Around 6:30 in to the video. That catch, mid corner! Exemplary sir! Epic driving!!!
@ryansauer13735 жыл бұрын
That looked like quite a pucker moment!
@SecretSauceyjuice5 жыл бұрын
The car sort of skipped and came loose as it went off camber over the crest. Definitely a sketchy moment lol
@BigBodyRacing5 жыл бұрын
I wonder if that little moment cost him some time
@ryansauer13735 жыл бұрын
@@BigBodyRacing I think it had too.
@BigBodyRacing5 жыл бұрын
@@ryansauer1373 yeah because would've been closer to the Porsche testing driver
@josemariaortizbarrera77885 жыл бұрын
Porsche is insane, they really want kill mclaren lambos an ferrari, porsche is the goat right now, porsche and mclaren
@XZagatoX5 жыл бұрын
Ferrari/McLaren aren't trying to beat it, especially on tracks like the Nurburgring. Ferrari could crush them if they really gave a damn, but they know that production car records are pretty much meaningless
@jskim84185 жыл бұрын
Porsche practically owns Lamborghini and since 2019 now they actually help Lambo make better handling cars so they wouldn’t actually kill Lambo but yeah..its true there the best in business obviously..
@ETIMOSLAETUS5 жыл бұрын
I was about to write the same. Porsche and Mclaren.They are ahead of it'st time. Ferrari is history even in f1. Lambo is all about "exclusive editions". I have seen many of them on fire. Mercedes have a diferent focus in street cars.
@bradymosberger62715 жыл бұрын
saying that something is the goat rn is useless, goat means theyre the best there ever was, regardless
@uttamjeetsingh74515 жыл бұрын
@@ETIMOSLAETUS Not really. It's easy to make turbocharged cars go faster. Ferrari and Lambo make naturally aspirated masterpieces. When Ferrari goes twin turbo they crush that too. The F40 and 488 pista rock.
@joaopaulolemos60015 жыл бұрын
The level of technical knowledge that C. Harris has is absolutely mind-blowing. I think he's by far the best car reviewer on the planet right know. He has a professional driver's level of knowledge and also drives like a pro. I believe no other car reviewer in the world can set a lap time faster than Chris Harris and produce such an outstanding material for a car review like this. Not even Clarkson.
@endasthenrik5165 жыл бұрын
THE CAR! THE ENTHUSIASM! THE PRODUCTION! Amazing! I had freaking goosebumps and a smile throughout the whole vid!
@jans.58415 жыл бұрын
I like how much actual knowledge and experience Harris has - and he is a fun dude, well done!
@black350Z5 жыл бұрын
"These alcantara steering wheels get a bit munged up. You know? They've got too much DNA in them from other people." ROFLMA! That's an epic quote about Alcantara. Hate Alcantara -- especially on the steering wheel.
@AOTanoos225 жыл бұрын
if you use racing gloves, then alcantara is way better than normal leather, but with bare hands normal leather is indeed better.
@muumuumu5 жыл бұрын
Better than leather
@black350Z5 жыл бұрын
@@muumuumu I disagree. I'll take a leather steering wheel any day over alcantara.
@muumuumu5 жыл бұрын
@@black350Z it's preference, alcantara however doesn't get slippery with hands sweating, just harder to keep clean, also it doesn't get that hot in summer sun nor cold in the winter. Most of the time it's simply better.
@hkn_r345 жыл бұрын
Why isnt Top Gear unscripted, this is so much more fun and interesting to watch then any other TV episode.
@gregman19695 жыл бұрын
Tv Shows are like Dinosaurs. They dont realize the Asteroid is coming.
@paulcarmi81305 жыл бұрын
@@gregman1969 true
@denisdaly17085 жыл бұрын
@GT2 rs nice.
@sandratiefenhoff51044 жыл бұрын
VW ie Motor
@illegalkicks5 жыл бұрын
Life is simple: I see Chris Harris and a Porsche i press like
@brc1335 жыл бұрын
I was incredibly fortunate to sit in the passenger seat whilst Lars drove my 2019 GT3rs on Michelin Cup R’s for a full session at Phillip Island GP circuit in Australia last weekend. Apart from being an epic driver and showing me what my car can really do, he is an absolute gentleman and an unbelievable instructor. One of the best driver experiences I’ve had (& I’ve been fortunate enough to have a few). Lars and Porshe, what a combination.
@BlissLovePeace2 жыл бұрын
;) ... Porsche
@AttrctdToShinyThings2 жыл бұрын
3 years on, this car is, in my mind the single best accomplishment, by a manufacturer and after market creator. This car, for me, is still that which wet dreams are made off. And, great interview with Lars too! He is so down to earth.
@the_qing5 жыл бұрын
1.49.53 was the laptime, incredible stuff! If you watched the Grand Tour you will remember they took the 918, P1, and LaFerrari around this same track with a former Formula 1 driver, and those 3 didn't go under 1.55.00 (fastest was the 918 with 1.55.20). The GT2 RS MR smoked them by a good 5 seconds. Just goes to show how far we've come since 2013
@arapaimagold80885 жыл бұрын
And P1 got commented, handles like greasy pig lol
@VerticalStrafes5 жыл бұрын
Those were standing starts, Chris did flying laps with the same cars and it beat the p1 by 2.5 seconds which is the old record now
@MrSavage1003 ай бұрын
5 seconds isn’t smoking it it’s 5 seconds mate
@007Spadge5 жыл бұрын
I like the fact that they've started to return to a more factual, subject-driven programm like it was with Tiff Niedell and younger Jeremy in the '70s & '80s. If they were to keep trying to do ludicrous challenges and extraordinary things they would just end up being compared to the Hammond, May, Clarkson era, and they couldn't possibly hold a candle to that. This way they're more authentic, fill their own niche and stay dignified by doing something original and not copying something that worked in past. The original trio caught lightning in a bottle, and their chemistry still works wonderfully on the Grand Tour, so it's nice that the Top Gear programm starts to recognize this, doesn't try so hard anymore and knows what it is: a car programm. This way they might be able to step out of the shadow of the original trio and become their own. Authenticity, especially in these times of comeback tours, reboots and sequels is warmly welcome and appreciated. Let's hope they realize this and keep going in a more thoughtful manner.
@culloutoltec91115 жыл бұрын
the man does all the drift glitz but when miller time's over he takes care of business
@artysanmobile5 жыл бұрын
cullou toltec Yeah, more business, less drifting please
@patrickk50304 жыл бұрын
Honestly, for my money, Chris Harris is the best in the biz. I am a hard core old school Top Gear guy and still love those guys, so this means a lot from me. Chris is just soo good and no one is close. Bravo.
@MrDrivingFaster4 жыл бұрын
Chris is the GOAT of car journalists and enthusiasts. Tiff Needle is the close second. Everybody else is in a different class.
Oh goodness Chris, great run as ever. Neil Carey and Chris Waterfield, great work on the editing and footage!
@Bill_Oddie_Face_Mask5 жыл бұрын
The Lambo vs Porsche rivalry at the Ring will never end, will it? What are the VW-owned Italians going to do next to beat the VW-owned Germans?
@F1ll1nTh3Blanks5 жыл бұрын
I believe that's due in 2 or so years so I wouldn't expect anything just yet but I hear they're looking at super capacitor hybrids and flexible aero. I think Mercedes or Koenigsegg will be next to take the record in the meantime.
@steeltrap38005 жыл бұрын
Given the original VW has history with Ferdinand Porsche, it at least makes some sense for them to end up together. What's Lambo's excuse? ;-p
@F1ll1nTh3Blanks5 жыл бұрын
@@Laurentiu.I It seems to have alot more downforce and less weight than previous cars so this one should stay planted, so long as there are no mechanical failures.
@samrit123in5 жыл бұрын
SVJ is still the official record holder. What makes the Lambo much more special and desirable is the fact that it's most likely the last big *Naturally Aspirated V12.* And talking about the GT2RS, McLaren is catching up fast.
@silviubahnovei5 жыл бұрын
Steeltrap ummm....bankruptcies
@Vampirebear135 жыл бұрын
This is so good, I just watched it for the third time. I love Chris Harris.
@benjaminarthur61105 ай бұрын
Im impressed that Chris can talk about the porsche in depth while going full throttle in that GT2RS and not miss a beat and stutter.
@goforbroke25 жыл бұрын
13:50 The speed that car was achieving on the Nurburgring......bloody hell! Puckered up!
@krocialblack5 жыл бұрын
Top Gear might as well let The Stig move over to The Grand Tour. Because they now have Chris Harris. And there's no need for them to have two Stigs.
@wills.junks75 жыл бұрын
But sadly, the grand tours studio is no more but gone. Now its just specials
@carsandfireworks55395 жыл бұрын
This Porsche + Chris = unbeatable 👍
@mikedittsche5 жыл бұрын
Except by this Porsche + Lars as just demonstrated in this video.
@carsandfireworks55395 жыл бұрын
@@mikedittsche true but with the same amount of time and practice?
@lucaogliari29125 жыл бұрын
@@carsandfireworks5539 Lars Kern is a professional racing driver, Chris Harris not.
@matthewinsydneyful2 жыл бұрын
Chris is a legend now. Every manufacturer wants Chris driving their car, and everyone wants his videos. Chris has come from a private KZbin video, to gentleman racer, to serious race car driver in 24hr events around the world. Chris has a way explaining and speaking about the experience of driving a car... Like no other.
@vijairamharrack24334 жыл бұрын
Whenever I have enough money to comfortably afford one of these cars, I'm buying a Porsche.
@Sasori.OfTheRedSand4 жыл бұрын
I did .. first was carrera 911 and now GT3 😍
@Adam-jd8gz4 жыл бұрын
@@Sasori.OfTheRedSand clearly not because you would know to say 911 before Carrera. Lmao
@Sasori.OfTheRedSand4 жыл бұрын
@@Adam-jd8gz in kuwait we say it like that
@Adam-jd8gz4 жыл бұрын
Sasori of the Red Sand your lying mate
@mariogonzalez51074 жыл бұрын
Vijai Ram saving as we speak for a 997 Turbo.
@TheTruthKiwi5 жыл бұрын
Damn that car looks sex in red with the black trim. You would be boss cruising the streets in that beauty
4 жыл бұрын
streets.... haha
4 жыл бұрын
this car doesn't deserve to to be on the street roads
@Grannygrudel5 жыл бұрын
McLaren Senna lap at Portimao please. Seems a worthy opponent to this!
@Mexxx655 жыл бұрын
Manthey Racing ... A bit of the "Green Hell" every time you start your car! ...the old top gear guys would HATE it lol!
@sanelemelane5 жыл бұрын
Dude answered the tyre question as if he was highly insulted 🤣. Unfortunately no matter how fantastic a car can be it will always be limited by the tyre so inasmuch as he didn’t want to give the tyre its justified credit (or did so begrudgingly) it still should be praised. Well done Mitchelin! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@soy_jesusd5 жыл бұрын
porsche magnificent as always, and chris, there´s no better car journalist than him ps: what a great vid top gear.
@itisjustacomment3 жыл бұрын
It's amazing what Porsche can do with a 6 cylinder twin T engine against the multi-million pounds v12, v10, v8 twin turbos of this world and still come out on top.
@stumpythetarantula4 жыл бұрын
Chris Harris is an amazing presenter, could watch him all-day
@AstroFantastica5 жыл бұрын
I love race lap footage without stupid music all over it
@humansnotai49125 ай бұрын
Wow, just wow! I've driven this track many many times in my 918 Spyder and this was significantly faster than I could manage. Bravo Mr Harris, hats off to you.
@MartinKohoutekchannel5 жыл бұрын
The best thing that came out of the end of the original top gear FOR ME, was the discovery of Chris Harris. I know he's here probably for quite some time, but as I'm from Czech Republic (non English speaking country) I had no idea he exists. And thankfuly, NOW I KNOW! And I'm glad...
@hmackprotection15 жыл бұрын
Thank God for Chris Harris
@stefanpetrov85 жыл бұрын
And people still comment with that ridiculous "Rubbish" Clarkson GIF on Top Gear posts, laughing when I point out Top Gear was always an entertainment show with some cars in it, as the old trio describe it themselves. Chris Harris adds a level of in-depth review no one else matches. I've been following him from the old Autocar days and the later Chris Harris on Cars. One of the best if not the best automotive journalists ever
@adlibbed21385 жыл бұрын
and being an orangutan, it wouldn't surprise me if he still has his beef towards 911's
@colinnotyou0k785 жыл бұрын
Now that's how you do a car segment! Nice job Chris, loved it 👍
@grandlotus15 жыл бұрын
Chris Harris is - by far - my favorite car reviewer. He's no poser; he's no snob. He knows his job is to tell us envious slobs what fun it is to have considerable driving talent and get to sample the best.
@ausingtv4 жыл бұрын
Nice to see chris drive a car like this properly and not just slide around every corner, hes definitely got some skill.
@bananabandit82433 жыл бұрын
GT2 RS the destroyer of supercars and HyperCars, whenever I ask anyone i know that is a car enthusiast what is their favourite car and I get the same to answers 720s or R35 GTR when you got a Animal like this thing and I feel bad that so many people don’t know about this car because it destroys anything in it’s price range or higher.
@Andreaandersssss10103 жыл бұрын
TRUE!
@AbzAden2 жыл бұрын
Facts!!!
@XLLR8ing25 жыл бұрын
I truly love the design of this car. If driving regularly and not track I would def lose the wing but overall I love it.
@Gyrant5 жыл бұрын
6:30 Chris Harris does an actual poo in his "undercrackers"
@pjfan1734 жыл бұрын
Chris is the best of the best. For someone like me who has never been a Motorsport guy, he gently and professionally shows what the world best cars are able to do.
@macarows40145 жыл бұрын
Porsche test driver seems so easy going, but in same time very precise when he describes some important stuff about driving dynamics.
@Porsche19694 жыл бұрын
Therefore Lars Kern is one of the best Porsche test drivers. Porsche certainly wouldn't give such a job to "just a mediocre" fast guy, who can't tell the development engineers the differences between different chassis set ups.
@Thisthat12344 жыл бұрын
“optically clever” it’s things like that lol love it
@ltdada745 жыл бұрын
Chris; brilliant as ever, best automotive journalist around, period. Porsche; always was and will be Kaiser of them all.... Can’t wait for the Valkirye to crush everything and dive way under 6 minites on the Nordschleife...
@EndofDays2135 жыл бұрын
Chris Harris and Matt Leblanc cmon now that’s all we need.
@CasterTown5 жыл бұрын
Chris Harris is one of the only car journalists I take seriously. Dude actually knows how to drive and not just read the brochure. Quality commentary on this machine. Looks like it could make use of slicks!
@jimfastlane285 жыл бұрын
Having been lucky enough to get 12 laps in the passenger seat of a ‘standard’ GT2 RS a week or so ago at Oulton Park, I can’t imagine what this must be like. Outrageous! Great video