Caterham R500 Vs 996 GT2 - Nurburgring battle lap2

[@steverabbits]

Amazing bravery. Unless you have actually driven a very fast open topped car you just cannot appreciate just how f'in scary it is! It's at that point you realise how falsely secure you feel in a hardtop car. It changes your appreciation of fast driving FOREVER. One of the best Nurburgring videos I've seen to date!

[@iguana4751]

Fully agree. Especially if you look at how weak the windshield on a caterham is and you realize, than the only thing that prevents you from getting decapitated is the rollbar behind you, in case you flip the car over.

[@piledykstra]

You should try riding a motorcycle

[@steverabbits]

​@@iguana4751unless you have a full cage that won't save you! Those roll bars are known to just break off or collapse.

[@steverabbits]

​@@piledykstraI have

[@iguana4751]

@@steverabbitsYeah, it depends on the speed, but I agree it is far from safe.

[@RichardFeynmanRules]

What a beast! What a tremendous race! Caterham wins the curves and the tight places, the Porsche just holds its own there, and then (sometimes) reels the Caterham in on the long straights. The number of times the Caterham breaks loose and slides is hair-raising, frankly, but the driver is simply magnificent. If the R500 were more aerodynamic, perhaps it'd win those straights too. Scary fast car! Hats off from this Yank to the Brits!

[@atwaass]

RichardFeynmanRules that little Caterham probably half the weight with half the power. built for twisty roads, class👍

[@RichardFeynmanRules]

Yeah, I am a long-time fan of the Caterham...an amazing piece of engineering, or "piece of kit" I think my Brit friends like to say.. Would love a ride in either of these cars...though I might get sick in the Caterham on a really twisty road! Lol!

[@einzeltier]

Couldnt have said it better :) The balance this car has is visibly unbelievable, especially when driven on->over the edge by such a good driver. As a German, there is nothing I'd rather buy then a British little sports car.

[@janhendrikfranke]

And if the Porsche had a good driver it would prolly win in the curves too.

[@MrTiti]

1) you are not a racer because you cant spell Porsche 2) the Caterham lost (i know you cant understand it cause your brain says otherwise) 3) the ebast is the car with more horsepower. the caterham is a flea 4) you can prefer the caterham on cities and so, you can prefer the porsche on autobahn. and you can use both on scenic roads.

[@l31nary]

Wow the driver of the Caterham was extraordinary, skills showed especially at 2:09.

[@Kneedragon1962]

***** LOL. Yeah, I was thinking that. When you're getting crossed up mid way through the Carousel, you're having a big go... Great to watch.

[@juanpindonga405]

IS good, but perhaps not too good for the car, often get the curve too fast and the back of the car tends to go out, the tires cries very loud and almost three times was near to lost the car, anyway, is not an easy to drive car and the guy do a great job considerin he is running on the "the green hell". who surely have want to kill the salesman have been the guy in the Porsche

[@GeorgeTsiros]

That one, on a car so light, is indeed very very difficult. It is not enough to just lift the throttle a bit and match the steering with the car swiveling, you have to match _everything_ to get back to traction _and_ going forward. Also, it took _two_ corrections, that's terrifying.

[@greggacek1655]

And at 3:49

[@llaith2]

@@GeorgeTsiros ​ The one at 3:49 looked like it was well under control, and why (in sim driving at least, the only place I have driven it) this car is so great, but the one at 2:09... phew... I was so immersed in the race that I almost pooped myself! I would not be able to recover from that and that is the kind of off that gives me the willies, flicked around by physics after the first correction.... yikes.

[@lewispark4838]

Little bit of poop came out when 2:11

[@StumpyHead79]

i was like - oooooooooo... that was exciting lol

[@idin1976]

Awesome driving. Enjoyed every seconds. Hats off to the two drivers!

[@donathon680]

2:09 wtf that was insane over the crest

[@marrs1013]

just in case... if you didn't have enough adrenalin in the system.

[@simmo2745]

Yep I though he was going to lose it!

[@xmoroseguyx]

They are cutting the bump out now over winter closure, Auto Addiction channel video shows the work in progress

[@BiglumpADV]

Made worse by the fact he was so focused on the Porsche passing him on the left he steered the car towards it after it overtakes, and weaves across the road without any reason. Little bit to focused on racing, he was close to loosing it a couple times for the same reason. Only the fact he's clearly skilled that saved him. Seriously needed to relax though...

[@markanderton8113]

Yes I saw that too, looks like he was almost airborne for a split second, he held it though, very impressive.

[@perrosdemaiz]

Incredible sustained intensity. Maybe the the best onboard I've ever seen. Great driving!

[@arkhsm]

2-3 more laps...= total mental and physical shutdown...=.......!!

[@incolink]

doing 7:40's on the ring though traffic with no roof or front roll hoop arrangement is BALLS OF STEEL

[@Jack-bf6hv]

Adam Naylor also has the benefit of not having to deal with the hassle if you crash.

[@TooManyChoices1]

The definition of “drive it like you stole it!” ... I mean some of those slides!!! Holy crap!!

[@cb1983wien]

This is SUCH an amazing video! The driver, the track, the car, the battle! I am a huge Porsche fan but this time it got its ass kicked! only where power mattered could the porsche keep up and only in the first half! only thing that surprised me is how unstable the caterham was in high speeds (example 2:12) but I think I was more scared than the master behind the wheel. thank you for uploading one of the most interesting vids of the nurbungring and keep them coming!

[@jimmyblues59m76]

Nice run! Love the staccato of the exhaust on deceleration in the turns. Always liked the Caterham cars and this one is a beauty!

[@bg8780]

One of my all time favorite driving videos. I keep coming back to this time after time for the past 2 years! Great driving my friend! This isn't an easy car to drive on the edge like this. Cheers!

[@antiago1983]

At 2:10 my heart stopped.

[@Dgannt]

Great driving by both. Amazing the Porsche could be so close to a light and powerful track car as Caterham R500.

[@AthelstanEngland]

Yep when you see them both flying past everyone else you realise how good both drivers and their cars are.

[@RJW14]

Must say the Porsche's being driven superbly to keep up with the caterham. Sure it loses through the bends and makes it up on the straighter bits but still. I mean with the laptimes being set that is very impressive. What tires are both cars running?

[@HAL900032]

scary moment at 2:11 sideways landing ,hopefully there was some suspension travel left :\

[@Master_Roshi420]

HAL900032 I think there might have been a little jab of the brakes there too just to unsettle it a bit more :/ haha! He's on his toes well and truly to catch it though!

[@danttonrose22]

I had a small heart attack at 2:10, goddamn it. I would have quitted.

[@tiagopadua]

Right!? I almost crapped myself just by watching...

[@phillipzx3754]

"I would have quitted." Just in case (American) English isn't your native tongue, the word you want to use is "quit." "Quitted" might bring out the A-hole grammar cops. But yes, my heart skipped a few beats as well.

[@Pim3211]

That was all kinds of epic, I love the Caterham! Good working behind the wheel. Also, the Porsche does well, great tension between the two cars. I can feel it watching 😃🥰 great shifts, absolute legend 🙌

[@regfenster]

Colin Chapman my have been a unpleasant fellow in real life, but you have to give credit to the man on the Lotus 7 design(Caterham clone of). What is truly remarkable about the Caterham is not the grip levels but how the chassis and suspension performs once the grip has failed. I know it looks like its on the limit but actually its beyond the limit on its little skinny tyres, of course it takes a driver who has balls to see it through but the Caterham is pretty forgiving, I know because I use to track day one a few years ago, all the more impressive considering the Lotus 7 is a late 1950's design.

[@SvenTviking]

They don’t have little skinny tyres anymore.

[@tomemery1651]

Thanks for that astute comments. I am considering purchasing a track car. That information about the behavior after the grip fails was very helpful. Caterham, Ariel Atom, Goblin? Mind is boggling.

[@oscarosullivan4513]

Caterham bought the Lotus 7 rights

[@JoeMandel-e3n]

For me, this is the best racing video on KZbin. I try to keep track of what gear he is using but he certainly "rows" that gearbox. Great sound, camera work fore and aft. Entertaining +.

[@tangywangyify]

what game is this? the graphics are fairly good

[@Tejvir7]

SMC Gmail shut up boomer

[@gttg3392]

@@Tejvir7 Your brain looks very sick kido

[@team3383]

I do think he needs a serious near miss to stop being a danger to himself, but at least he's doing it on a circuit.

[@aryaahmadi4029]

Graphics are shite looking at this in 2021 lol

[@marioangiulli3268]

Excellent driver in a running coffin

[@nurburgringuk]

One of the best laps I've seen! Thanks for sharing!

[@plonk7]

I don't know whether to laugh or cry at the comments made on vids like these. Most no doubt written by people who've never driven either car nor even done a track day let alone the 'Ring. Both drivers have huge balls and great talent. Both cars are exceptional if different. Neither is "better". Thanks for the upload.

[@realmr2001]

awsome driving!! so intense....@ 2:10 i would shit in my pants right there~

[@mrmachacho1176]

+Chen Tim it was a bit hairy lol

[@yourfaveshopper]

+Chen Tim Shit, after that I wouldn't do another lap without a roll cage, no way in hell, it was a hair away of trashing the car and himself to death.

[@neilscrivener5011]

+Experimental Student - It's pretty clear that this man can drive, so I would say calling it "a hair away from death" is a bit much. If it was me driving and it happened, then yes I would be the first to admit that I'd just poked death with a shitty stick and run off. As a side note - Caterhams do have roll bars

[@yourfaveshopper]

Neil Scrivener Just because he is a good driver and most importantly he has a lot experience, but it's not too much, a couple of degrees more on the landing angle and the Caterham would roll over and that windscreen would go fast, so death would be a 50/50 possibility.

[@neilscrivener5011]

Ah jees man, it's car racing. It's dangerous. Of course there are huge risks involved, no matter how safe you try to make it. But isn't that what makes it fun?! Dude, just enjoy the amazing vid and stop the "he should be more careful" pessimism

[@plonk7]

@alxndrHD I beg to differ! My Caterham was my only car for 3 years. Grocery shopping, drives into central London for business meetings and quickly racking up 35k miles. So no, not just a track car - though quite handy when on one :-)

[@aFlamingTaco]

I love how you can see the Front wheels react to the road. :)

[@MrHarleyoldfart]

I thought overtaking on the right was verboten!

[@jameskarran5330]

That's intense! The Porsche is impressively composed at that speed.

[@jinxmade]

R500: Handling & Acceleration GT2: Handling, Acceleration & Top speed Good battle.

[@chrisjenkins1]

Best Nurburgring lap on KZbin... Excellent driver

[@Blenzo480]

Colin Chapman was a genius.

[@TechnikMeister2]

Indeed. In the 60s he said he would build an openwheeler that was so light it would literally fell apart going across the finish line. There are many drivers still alive today who could attest to that. Also, every car he built was a bit different to the others, even in the same category. So when you bend your Lotus at an historic meeting its not enough to order replacement parts becausethere is no guarantee they will fit

[@MiticoRaimond]

To add speed, add lightness. Probably best quote I've ever heard.

[@glenn156]

Epic. Sweet car. Smashed the Porsche. Great driving - one of the best / most exciting drives round the NR i've seen!

[@brutallyhonest9140]

Caterham as much fun as a GT2 at 20% of the cost and 20% of the running costs. Great British made isn't it ????

[@MArtbboy]

i'm thinking about buying a caterham in a few years. though it will probably be 165 or maybe roadsport.

[@youtubecomments5951]

As much fun. No. Gt2 isn’t as much fun as the caterham

[@youtubecomments5951]

M-Art who cares

[@luckybk2710]

don't forget 20% of the safety

[@droceretik]

@@youtubecomments5951 Have you owned both?

[@tcairlines]

This is an excellent video. Great piece of driving on both guys part. I find it interesting to watch the R500 just dominate the Porsche in the tight spots yet as soon as the Porsche has a chance to get above 140 it just walks away. Very good comparison on how choosing the right weapon for the job means everything.

[@IMxNOTxAxHIPPO]

Anyone can go fast in a straight line, but going fast through corners takes some skill! Great driving

[@ultrasonidoymedicina]

a lot of understeer in the entrance of corners and oversteer in the exit but looks incredibly fun

[@BChan1991]

That's how you DRIVE!!!

[@kamikazeyamamoto4545]

Colin Chapman was a genius car designer and builder. The driver of this little car is giving the Porsche driver fits. I wonder if after this video was shot, the Porsche driver had nightmares seeing that Caterham in his rearview mirror? Kudos to the Chaterham driver. This is the most skilled driver video of any I have seen shot at the Ring. Wicked skills.

[@steverabbits]

He drives like I THINK I can 😂

[@Colinpowderfinger]

Nice to see a guy drive the Caterham as it should be driven, great video.

[@davidkrieger6249]

I wonder if the Porsche is running his A/C and has the Blaupunkt cranked.

[@markw9512]

2:11 holy shit! I could hear the sound of the brass balls clanging together! 😂 On a serious note, amazing driving!!! Definitely the most exciting onboard I’ve seen from the ring, awesome! Also congratulations on finding a Porsche driver at the ring who was a good sport and let you pass! 😂

[@liquidkameleon]

2:10 shows that this guy is a pro

[@carsonking5549]

Fantastic lap, that things shits. The GT2 had some balls but realised it wasn't going to happen. Thanks for sharing.

[@marlenracinglux6719]

Porsche Driver ordered a Catterham the next day :)

[@phildoctor2461]

As a second car? :--))

[@gaycha6589]

..forth or fifth prolly

[@janhendrikfranke]

The Porsche ordered a decent driver the next day... people can't just compare two cars with completely differently skilled drivers.

[@michaelparker726]

Mint ! Just needs another gear for those long straights! Is the driver still alive?!

[@zwiebel7271]

what a car....buy brutish..... i just love english cars.

[@Willie.dangle]

brutish? boy i never heard of a brutish car before. i do know british tho

[@chilman6461]

@@Willie.dangle spell police out again haha

[@Wok_Agenda]

@@Willie.dangle a car that is brutal and made in england

[@michaelbennett6550]

Still come back to have a watch of this ,great video,and skills to match👍

[@mandrakemalloy]

One thumbs up is not enough.

[@throughthedark]

My nerves would be wrecked for rest of the day - I bet you were shacking when stepping out the motor? Good sportsmanship as well! Loved every second of it! Thank you

[@Xzonza1]

5:41 JESUS CHROIST!!!

[@cjmassey406]

I love both cars but it would be great to see a steering wheel to steering wheel comparison to see who is working harder to get them around the track. It would make a good comparison between power to weight, driver talent and engineering. Either way both cars hold a place in my dream garage.

[@MountainStorm]

That was very satisfying

[@DMPepe]

A remarkable pilot in an amazing automobile. That was one breathtaking race, Congratulations!

[@stefanowsky2]

Epic drift @ 3:47

[@ccortesyt]

Epiiiiiic

[@jonmassey8124]

I think the Rear View Camera is covering over the passenger footwell where this guy has his huge Balls stowed away 😁.. Kudos to you Sir, an exceptional Lap. 👌

[@superliccia6368]

3:48 oh my god 🤩

[@WheresMyAnnies]

One of the best Nurburgring lap battles I've seen!

[@christianknobel978]

Sehr gut gefahren, 10x bestand die gefahr abzufliegen, dieser Caterham ist einfach sehr nervös ein konstantes Fahren scheint hiermit fast unmöglich aufgrund des Leistungsgewichtes/Hinterradantriebes mit der puristischen aerodynamischen Form. In einem Langstreckenrennen ist spätestens nach 10 Runden ein Abflug fällig, da diese Diskontuinitäten im Renntempo/am Limit nicht immer ausgeglichen werden können. Aber nur meine bescheidene Meinung, die eine Runde ist beeindruckend + s.o.

[@martinmaier352]

Der Porsche könnte viel schneller fahren, wollte es aber offensichtlich nicht. Vielleicht sind das Freunde, die einfach zusammen fahren wollten.

[@superchargerone]

just discovered this gem of a video. amazing drive. Though I have to say I am v impressed by the composure and handling of the 996 GT2. R500 could not shake the GT2 and from the looks of the way the GT2 moves around the track it looks like the GT2 driver isnt working as hard as the R500 while keeping similiar pace. Both good drivers both good cars. love this video.

[@mrprodeuxja2810]

I shit myself at 2:14!!! Been there omg....

[@FloydCheong]

handling vs horsepower love that caterham any possilbe have pov of porsche ? wanna see that caterham fly in corner , that slide is killing

[@track4fun]

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[@DanielGonzzz]

I would've said OH FUCK at 2:11 holy crap lol

[@diceman199]

He did....you just can't hear it over the exhaust :-)

[@parkylol]

I crapped myself just watching it !

[@mikeyhbev]

Fantastic lap!! Best I've seen for ages!!👍👍

[@psttech4290]

love caterhams, and this r500 is no longer than fastest version they have

[@superseven7947]

That r500 is awesome the 620r that replaced it is an absolute beast

[@droolguy]

@@superseven7947 Old comment I know, but these days Caterham doesn't even make the fastest 7. That title goes to the Brunton Stalker. Only a few hundred pounds more than the Caterham, but more rigid with truely modern inboard independent suspension front and rear and up to a LS V8 under the hood. It's nuts.

[@andrewo763]

Pretty good for something that appears to have the aero package of a house brick. how many times did it leave the ground...3 ...4? Superb driving.

[@RV6284]

If inside the porsche was such a good driver like inside the Caterham, the Porsche would have won!

[@royalstevep68]

RV6284 nope, power to weight ratio in the caterham is higher than the porsche

[@sidewaysaction9983]

RV6284 you have no idea.

[@michaelbennett9738]

The driver in the Porsche is a good driver,both drivers in this video are great drivers!

[@gaycha6589]

Wrong. 996 Pilot was driving the car v hard and smooth.

[@martinmaier352]

The Porsche was sometimes surprisingly slow.

[@mindofmyown333]

Fantastic driving from the both drivers!! That was a great good hearted competition!

[@JouviGrouvi]

Huge balls!

[@DoctorJezz]

Man - that 4 wheel drift at 3.50 was heroic! That last little flick coming out of the Karussell made me wince ... awesome performance. Mind you, remembering blowing up my own K series there made me wince too :(

[@ДаниилВ-й1ю]

2:10 OMG

[@madogblue]

Holy Canole batman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bigecky]

Fantastic vid. Brilliant driving from both drivers. The wiggle at 2:10 would have stained the seat but was well held lol. Also nice drift at 3:50 😎😎

[@edouardblanc9989]

@2'11" 😂 nearly nearly lost it ! Well done mate

[@Juanknes]

I usually don't like british cars, but these things are insanes, in the good way. The look, the sound, the way they move, just awesome.

[@shawncweed]

@wilkas222 Indeed...I like how the lotus gets to top speed on the straights and runs out of gear and the GT2 just soars bye...then the curves come and the Caterham earns his way back...really a great video that shoes two philosophies in Car design for the track...

[@kissyxander]

man you cambine the brute force of a boxer with the finesse of a dancer. Hats off, you made my day with this footage. Get your application in to Top Gear, they need a new Stig, you qualify for an audition... alex

[@craigpennington1251]

The Caterham needs fatter rubber to stay put. Still, an awesome machine. Gets the Porshe in tight spots but looses in the long straights. Great on board video and big thanks for not adding music.

[@grifter116]

Fantastic piece of driving, really wanted to see a video of the Caterham from the GT2's perspective. Show's just how good the Porsche is too.

[@campbellsa]

Awesome! Best caterham vid I've seen on youtube. Thanks for posting it.

[@washinours]

So apparently I can hold my breath for 8'25 - wildest Nurburging lap I've seen so far, daaaamn

[@3333glen]

@burritomaker69 You could be right. There's a yump there. But I still think the airflow from the Porsche made a difference. Watched the ZR-1 vid at same spot. Higher speed, I'm sure (about 170?), and was fine, but then also had better downforce. I'd say only track4fun can say for sure. Anyway, one helluva drive. Sign me envious.

[@chrisburn7178]

Who is the driver? Riveting from start to finish, a superb show by both cars and some fantastic saves by the Caterham pilot. The ring is terrifying.

[@ebLaSe]

@slash350h I guess is because the video camera get 'more road' on tape.

[@Fudders]

The big round shiney metallic things up front ...are they the driver's testacles?

[@justinholding02]

Brilliant driving! Got to love the Caterham!!

[@FernandoLizundia]

Dario is an überdriver. I enjoyed every second of his run. Just fantastic.

[@zounds13]

One of the best Ring lap videos I've seen.

[@powermatt]

The LED's over the wheel are shift indicators. Easier than trying to watch the tachometer at those speeds.

[@mskiro]

Bravo Adolf ! Superb control @ 3:49 ! Hai fatto vedere chi è ciccio ... e chi è DON CICCIO ! buon anno, mauro

[@ddaavviiddttaaaaffee]

Best I have seen. Great skills . Even had my heart rate doing overtime just watching. Great little car.

[@TripleZ89]

I see footage of sterile 6 digit costing road precision cutting tools in videos on the 'ring all the time, cutting through everything with such scapel like precision, that it's refreshing to see footage like this of some kit car go cart weaving and sliding all the way to a victory against a vastly superior and more technologically advanced Porsche. Best racing vid I've ever seen right here!

[@dvaesedum]

@SpunkBlobs I believe so, a run is probably about 20 euro per lap.

[@kentuckyblugrass]

Was going to comment about the wiggle over the crest @2:11 but as I read the comments I was relieved to see that I wasn't the only one who $hit their pants. Absolutely brilliant driving.

[@Londweard]

Would have been 'easier' without the windscreen air-brake. Great video and driving. Sound excellent. I keep coming back to it.

[@adulby]

listen to that wonderful sound! god i love caterhams! I love Porsche's too! this video was so awesome thanks for posting.

[@highvaluemale4866]

I guess the caterham feels, drive and handles very well. That’s what gives the driver the confidence to push the car like that. Amazing video amazing driving

[@StigRossi]

Hi, I'm contemplating b/w the R500 and the CSR260, and it would be a daily driver. I've driven the CSR and enjoy it v much but havent driven the R500 yet. Would u say that the R500 is a bit too uncomfortable as a daily driver or no? (I figure this is ur track car but i presume u have a sense of how it is for the road)

[@justforever96]

I wonder how the weight of the Ford 2000 engine compares to the engine the Lotus 7 was originally designed for, and whether the R500 makes it's incredible acceleration and top speed at some expense in it's handling? Not that it isn't still excellent.

[@tomfromthenorth1]

Bloody amazing mate, couple of scary twitches in there did well to keep your nerve!

[@skogpekka]

@popilirol Luck doesn't simply occur, several times, on a racetrack. 'Big moments' do, but they are in turn countered with experience and skill. ;)