Pushing Muscle Cars To The Limit On Salt Flats | Top Gear Classic

[@TopGearClassic]

Which car would you choose to drive on the salt flats?

[@5IVE-OH-ONE]

Corvette

[@ripnotus]

vette

[@PaulAudrin]

Une Lancia Bêta Coupé Superleggera ou une Opel Kadett

[@trainjack16]

Camaro

[@dongatello6969]

I’d have an Impreza wrx (5 door of course)

[@Faith01841]

everybody say thank you top gear classic

[@danielnoye223]

Buffeting

[@stevemaynards.g.t]

Thank you you're surely missed.

[@awddfg]

infantile pillock

[@itsdan722]

Don't tell me what to do

[@jackisgood9855]

Thank you classic Top Gear!

[@onefastboi14]

This episode is the sole reason as a child I wanted a C6 ZR1. Finally was able to fulfill that dream a year ago.

[@colehara]

Congratulations! Enjoy!

[@MALIK_15.]

Well done sir

[@justinlopez7793]

Good shit bro 🫡

[@bensnide5846]

That must be an amazing feeling. From one car guy to another, congratulations and have as much fun as you want. Keep setting goals and making 'em happen.

[@mikey92362]

A couple of years ago I found my journal from 11th grade English class. It was 1985. And it was basically just an entire spiral notebook filled with page after page of promises to myself that one day I would own a 1985 Corvette. It's been a lifelong obsession. Every time I'd get close, something would change my plans. Wife. Kids. House expenses. Always some new financial roadblock. But now, at age 56, with the wife now an ex wife, and with the kids all grown, I finally achieved my dream just a few weeks ago when I purchased a pristine, low mileage 2000 c5 Corvette. Meh. Close enough. I drove it for two amazing, glorious days. Then I gave it to my 21 year old son. My time and glory days are behind me. But his are just beginning. The one thing better than driving my dream car, is seeing my son drive my dream car, and watching it instantly become his dream car as well.

[@Faith01841]

9:55 is such a pure moment. I love it when the three idiots rejoice together, their chemistry is unmatched

[@MakeItWithCalvin]

YES! That was one of my absolute favorite moments on Top Gear. They fought hard for those numbers, but they did it.

[@ShortMan_123]

I think Clarkson was going for a genuine rare hug but it didn't quite happen aha

[@MJsonniedee]

Mornin (American accent) - Jeremy

[@ohmtronseedling]

i caught that, too.

[@moogle68]

As an American, I'd also like to say that was also the best (most accurate) American accent impression that Jeremy has ever done by FAR.

[@DrivingGod21]

I spat my food out even though I knew it was coming.

[@automationvisuals7867]

That special moment at 9:55 when they all hit their targets really shows the unbeatable chemistry between these three legends

[@I-Luv-2-Hack]

You must of skipped then as the video only came out 5 mins ago

[@d7ome99]

"It’s only been 8 minutes since they posted the video-how the hell did you already reach 9:50?!"

[@automationvisuals7867]

@@d7ome99 I know the episode well

[@automationvisuals7867]

@@I-Luv-2-Hack yes

[@jumi9342]

They cut it like that you know

[@fajarastanaprima2771]

8:46 pay attention to the spoiler, there is a high pressure air behind spoiler tip. This is how it works.

[@moogle68]

yeah, even in the 360p version of this episode that we are more used to seeing that effect was still very well defined and visible. That was the part of this clip that I was most looking forward to seeing in HD, and it didn't disappoint. I'd even say it might have been a bit more noticeable in lower quality.

[@jasonkhoury4328]

Well spotted

[@braydenhamilton1561]

Noticed that too. Looked so dope.

[@ryanmac8829]

8:46 The stream of air behind the Corvette... Such an amazing shot to get! Big ups to the guy filming!

[@Corvetteran88]

This ideas definitely one of my favorite episodes. That zr1 is still one of my dream cars

[@bmlmao]

Its really funny how that guy helping Hammond wasn't technically wrong about the tires, but he was giving advice about 200+ top speed chasers to a dude in a stock production car, let alone someone who was only aiming for 150

[@Moakmeister]

How was he right? Decreasing tire pressure just increases rolling resistance right?

[@DesFTW_]

@@Moakmeister Yes, but I'd wager it was what one of the other guys was saying about if you have too much power you just spin your wheels. So if you have enough power the downside of the rolling resistance is worth it if it means that you can keep good traction for longer. TLDR at high enough speeds, traction is the limiting factor and not horsepower (on salt flats).

[@parsatayebi]

@@Moakmeister after a certain point the effect reduces from the spinning

[@TheNuclearBolton]

So just add crazy camber and run the air pressure higher to help the bead hold w/o worrying about the increase in tire diameter… or get shorter tires to compensate for the over inflation… idk

[@TheOnlyLonelyBoy]

This really has to be one of my favorite pieces they've done. It's so infectious to get caught up in.

[@sunnyliu9820]

For Jezza to clock a 176, absolutely everything on that run must have gone right. I can imagine the joy he must’ve felt lol

[@Tanksalot1897]

I remember when this originally came out on the BBC. Had it recorded on VCR, so me and my brother could watch it before school the following morning. Had to wind it past the adverts though. Such fun and simpler times. I knew alot of us would appreciate the time we had with these 3. I miss them more than anything.

[@CrimsonKage]

I wish we even knew about it here in the states back then, a lot of us are discovering it for the first time after watching The Grand Tour or Clarkson's Farm. I myself picked it up around about season 13? And only after accidentally channel-surfing across the Vietnam special playing at a rare time they even aired it here. My mom and I started watching it thinking it was a travel show, and when I went and found it on my PC later, I was slightly disappointed that it was a car show. A few months later, I'm into cars solely because of Top Gear, even bought my first one at age 25 after being utterly apathetic about them prior. Top Gear quite literally changed my life and it's a damned shame I couldn't grow up with it like a lot of people in the UK or many other countries. What's worse, is that a lot of seasons don't have High-quality releases, and since Amazon is the only place I can think of where you can watch it, most of us yanks only know the butchered, censored, non-copyrighted music version of the show, on top of the lower quality inherent in streaming. Unless you find a torrent online, and credit to the fans who AI upscaled the episodes due to the lack of higher quality official releases, and keep the downloads updated for years on-end, but we can't really access it in the same way here.

[@OwenCasarella]

10:03 "he's celebrating in the honey bucket!"

[@AnneRavenStar]

What I most like about Top Gear Classic is not even the cars, but the style that is so nostalgic. It puts me back in the 2000's

[@TheCzechPerson]

"HAMMOND YOU BLOODY IDIOT!" said dumbledore calmly.

[@RealDavidx3D]

01:43 .... If We Go Left Spinning Out Of Control, It Doesn't Mean We Didn't Have a Problem 🤣🤣

[@lukamoon6094]

Thank you so much top-tier classic for bringing us these videos, we all truly appreciate it

[@Faith01841]

Richard celebrating his victory is too sweet ❤

[@Gavin_1990]

Take me back to 2008

[@tylervaughn6328]

God these guys were autocomedy at its best ! Thank you guys for all the footage over the years!

[@TheMorenosatKW]

I miss these guys!!! They were the best!

[@Alexios254]

Jeremy doing donuts in the RV never gets old 😂😂

[@Faith01841]

poor Richard woken up by jeremy's antics 😂❤

[@Recessio]

Jeremy driving the Winnebago is one of my favourite top gear clips

[@christianboyd4635]

And for the first time ever successful! Love this show.

[@josephlewis9237]

"Pack it in, I'm on the throne!" James May classic. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@braydenhamilton1561]

10:08 “he’s celebrating in the honey bucket”😂😂

[@6.2Slomaro]

Imagine if these guys were KZbinrs in their prime.

[@cooldudemcswagcooldudemcswag]

Thank you Top Gear Classic

[@bradentrenchard322]

Thank you classic top gear

[@kazzda]

“With my tyres pumped up to the point of exploding” 😂

[@Bmwguy2011]

That motor home scene! Hysterical!!!!

[@VendhaRajaRaja]

1:01 I was asleep! 😂😂😂

[@DarrellCunningham-w8e]

Nothing beats the original! I miss these blokes.

[@vinnyrusso9271]

Oh my God I remember this episode like it was last week I was watching it on cable on BBC back in the day

[@WarTornPH]

I'm excited about having a dedicated channel just for Top Gear Classic!

[@scsutton1]

2:49 I've started shouting this at the start of Formula One races for some reason.

[@therifle]

Thank you for such a great content on youtube

[@5IVE-OH-ONE]

Hammonds challenger must have been gasping for air in that heat

[@chrisphoenix115]

That hemi works on the moon. You kids know no sht

[@wildbill6976]

@@chrisphoenix115 guess that explains why stellantis is failing because so many are blowing up...

[@benn454]

​@@chrisphoenix115On the moon. Where there's no oxygen for combustion. Right. 🙄

[@OxBlitzkriegxO]

Typical low taper fade, edge lord comment. Their failures come for management, not vehicles.

[@MostlyPennyCat]

Right, i need the following: • A Koenigsegg Dark Matter 800hp, 1250Nm, 8,500RPM, 39kg e-motor • A gearbox maybe • Some wood • Some Nails • Lots of old disposable vape batteries • Wires • A Soldering Iron • No less than 3 wheels • A toggle switch labeled Go and Stop • A hammer • A one way charter to Bonneville • A Volunteer or Gaffer Tape. Who's with me?

[@housechadwick7505]

Everyone who participates on the salt would welcome you. Greatest racing community there is.

[@Jeremy_Hill_2020]

1:09 "Clarkson you infantile pillock! you're tidying that up!"

[@thejwviolinist]

Gosh I miss these guys....it's a shame the BBC can't get their stuff together and keep Top Gear a proper show.

[@anthonyk]

We need more of this

[@uwharriebigfoothunter]

The worlds a better place because I Top Gear. Cars can bring men together from all over the world.

[@FastCarsNoRules220]

The part where Clarkson drives the RV always makes me laugh 😂

[@StruggleBusStudios]

I always do the “mornin” 1:25 at every cars and coffee in Rancho Santa Fe in San Diego I go to but no one has picked up on the super subtle reference yet

[@egg0534]

I don't know why but that has always been one of my favourite episodes of TG.

[@R0BL0W]

This was the true heyday of TG. We didn't know how lucky we were

[@smithyblue]

True Top Gear Classic.

[@thresher455]

What a great episode.

[@billdunn6682]

I have been to the Bonneville salt flats back in the 80s and let me tell you it is not easy getting traction whatsoever

[@nodafy]

1:24 *MOURNIN'*

[@benn454]

Who died?

[@eyas1990]

man pls we need this show to go back like it was

[@wittypoet976]

Thank you！

[@isaac49710]

james little hop at the end lol

[@GameTribe_TV]

"AND! WE'VE BEEN FACTUAL" so great lol

[@danlaur7973]

The blue devil doesn't disappoint

[@ryancumings4698]

One of the rare occasions they all want the others to succeed

[@DannoAviation]

That ZR1 though🤤

[@juliocarlo3826]

I love these guys so much

[@tettazwo9865]

Top Gear is only real with these three!

[@PR200-l4x]

When You Realize That The Grand Tour Is Over, Just Like Top Gear 😢😢

[@steelzmb4262]

Simply outstanding!!!

[@1990EllB]

Wheres May? Back here and I'm on the throne! Clarkson it's not funny! AHH! Yes, yes it was funny 🤣

[@justinlopez7793]

Best show on the planet

[@MarvinSinclair-q1x]

thanks 👍 top gear

[@SpOculus33]

I live in Sandy, Utah and drive a 2016 SRT392 Challenger. I’m going to Wendover for the Superbowl this Sunday and will be driving along side the Salt Flats… very very tempted to go there and take it for a spin, but worried about getting salt everywhere; I’ve seen what happens to cars that drive on it.

[@petepete-u3q]

Love top gear with Jeremy

[@Strykenine]

These three idiots are a part of human history. One of the best parts.

[@warhawkplane9564]

1:10 Clarkson, you infantile Pillock!

[@trainjack16]

You’re tidying that up.

[@thomasmcsweeney7786]

I love when these three idiots succeed, it's so fun to watch

[@MJsonniedee]

Where are Hammonds cowboy boots and Steve McQueen jacket?

[@ZooDar_Official]

May was taking a shit 😂😂😂😂😂....damn

[@JasondenHollander-qj5hp]

There needs to be a doco on how they made and did the photography; it’s outstanding and up there with Attenborough stuff

[@AllDayBikes]

did May dirty with that thumbnail lol

[@tommcglone2867]

Starting out with the legendary bago prank🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@425Russia]

Why does that duct tape work on the charger look like the new ev?! 😂

[@justinallaman7703]

Fan of show but woul love to hear and see more of th cars

[@jonathancathey2334]

I remember watching this episode

[@user-vp1sc7tt4m]

And!...... We've been FACTUAL! LOL!

[@amirulhakim2858]

I need a new show like this again. But nevermind it one of the best show in the world.

[@jonsutton7218]

Nice top gear classic

[@jeremiahsmith6689]

nice seeing my teachers elco in the video twice!

[@TevinWeatherspoon]

I miss Top Gear 😢

[@prun8893]

It's a simple story.....come to America, apply yourself, don't give up....and success will be yours. Greatest country on Earth.

[@IronBlockChef]

I took my 2022 charger to the flat last summer, hit 180

[@UncleFjester]

I took my fj Cruiser to Bonneville and recorded 88 mph!

[@arthurloux6438]

I am 60+ and would love to hand out with these guys and drive cars. That is a thing on bucket list

[@johnhartley3022]

Lol. I stash my car every winter to avoid getting corrosive road salt in the nooks and crannies and then i see this.

[@velkoto1]

This channel is the "We are sorry" from the BBC for letting The Trio leave.

[@matteocoviello9757]

8:46 you can see the spoiler of the corvette creating turbulence

[@bojotaro3625]

5:36 does anyone know the name of this song?

[@trackpackgt877]

Cool video but would have also like to seen a Mustang GT and camaro top speed run.

[@truecamvidea5881]

05:30 Oy! by Clarskon

[@WolvieX24]

0:48 😭

[@d7ome99]

You’re the worst TV show ever… because a show this good should have never ended!”

[@comradneptic4740]

Bith uploading and re-uploading old top gear clips is great and all... very appreciated. BUT personally I prefer going to the clips where YOU dont change the music in the clips. Otherwise nice stuff.

[@Wyatt42069]

Mornin'

[@dougnokia]

Great