The Porsche 911 GT2 RS MR | Chris Harris Drives | Top Gear

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  • The Porsche 911 GT2 RS Manthey Racing has a long name. But the story is quite short and simple: it’s a tuned GT2 RS by Manthey Racing, and it’s the fastest road-legal car to lap the Nürburgring. Now, it’s Chris’s turn. Subscribe to Top Gear for more videos: bit.ly/Subscrib...
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  • @Rtechmobile
    @Rtechmobile 5 ปีที่แล้ว +626

    Can't watch enough of Chris Harris , he is the premier car journo imho. Neil's filming is first class as always.

    • @Namabasho
      @Namabasho 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree but for daily drives! for professional racing and driving he is the best! each journalist is different

    • @Ishaq_Vally
      @Ishaq_Vally 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Namabasho What are you saying?
      He's the best for daily drives or for professional racing and driving?

    • @BuckyCorvette
      @BuckyCorvette 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @scottaubrey8392
    @scottaubrey8392 5 ปีที่แล้ว +884

    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.

    • @4040chocolate
      @4040chocolate 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Well said feel the same

    • @dertmatyui
      @dertmatyui 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He’s the only guy I could stand after Jeremy’s incident

    • @chrisscott7148
      @chrisscott7148 ปีที่แล้ว

      Correct! Top Gear should've been Chris from the start.

  • @gryphon123456
    @gryphon123456 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2866

    Porsche is, in my mind, the best sports car manufacturer period. Everything they make is super reliable, practical and capable.

    • @user-s8jb3qb6y
      @user-s8jb3qb6y 5 ปีที่แล้ว +332

      Not just your mind. In the mind of every driving enthusiast.

    • @entreptiles
      @entreptiles 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      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.

    • @entreptiles
      @entreptiles 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @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.

    • @2ndAveScents
      @2ndAveScents 5 ปีที่แล้ว +99

      @Jason Mullings thats because their owners can always afford the tow.

    • @entreptiles
      @entreptiles 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@2ndAveScents So how can we say that they're reliable beyond 30k miles when there's not much proof (unlike Vettes)?!

  • @WilliamValenti
    @WilliamValenti 4 ปีที่แล้ว +414

    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!

    • @thedudeabides1443
      @thedudeabides1443 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      William you lucky bastard!!

    • @theprepperrevelator
      @theprepperrevelator 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      William, what do you currently drive?

    • @WilliamValenti
      @WilliamValenti 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@theprepperrevelator Audi A3 E-tron. Fun drive, but not a Porsche.

    • @theprepperrevelator
      @theprepperrevelator 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WilliamValenti still a neat car. Enjoy.

    • @stupidslave
      @stupidslave 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Dude theres a 1960 356b in my garage that my great grandparents would rally

  • @robertrishel3685
    @robertrishel3685 5 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    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.

    • @hisenbergjoe3144
      @hisenbergjoe3144 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can see the pure love of cars and driving.there's no faking enthusiasm like that

    • @vernonkeown
      @vernonkeown 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @ryanmolloy5421
    @ryanmolloy5421 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1043

    Chris' lap time was only about a second off of the pros. Good on ya mate. You're a fantastic pilot!

    • @VirusTornado
      @VirusTornado 5 ปีที่แล้ว +195

      In a car he hasn't really driven before. Guy who broke the record knows the car inside out.

    • @madhunittor
      @madhunittor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@VirusTornado that alone can be factored to half a second.

    • @jpracing893
      @jpracing893 5 ปีที่แล้ว +99

      Well I mean he is a GT3 driver and races in the Blancpain GT Series.

    • @andymofoincross
      @andymofoincross 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@madhunittor also factor in the squirrelly bit @ 6:30 and that's probably another half second at least

    • @smminco
      @smminco 5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      Chris is a pro racing driver

  • @MTD369
    @MTD369 5 ปีที่แล้ว +450

    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

    • @lappu911
      @lappu911 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Nothing worse than a good racer who can't talk on camera and is cringy, or bad driver talking about how a car handles.

    • @jayhall84
      @jayhall84 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Can't forget Henry. He's a fantastic journalist and a dab hand behind a steering wheel!

    • @samrit123in
      @samrit123in 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Henry Catchpole, Jethro Bovingdon, Steve Sutcliffe, Harry Metcalfe...Chris is very good, but so are these guys. Stop branding people.

    • @pascutia
      @pascutia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

    • @antonyrawlings4943
      @antonyrawlings4943 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like James May

  • @portermcsorley
    @portermcsorley 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4105

    If I’m being honest, Top Gear only needs Chris Harris. Go ahead and keep Matt LeBlanc, he’s cool too.

    • @Uponn1
      @Uponn1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      Matt LeBlanc already left, he confirmed that the upcoming season will be the last one with him in it.

    • @cyjan3k823
      @cyjan3k823 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      But is it still top gear if chriss Harris makes 80% of good things there? Ot could be just Chris Harris drives :/

    • @sandmangti7040
      @sandmangti7040 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Add a driver like Tanner Foust and have some heated battles. None of the stupid stuff.

    • @Osprey1994
      @Osprey1994 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Chris had his own show before and he knows what works.

    • @ayoub9307
      @ayoub9307 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was number 100

  • @jealva
    @jealva 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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.

  • @roehector
    @roehector 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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

  • @davidrbrtsn
    @davidrbrtsn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    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.

  • @Rev_1776_
    @Rev_1776_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +500

    😂😂10:52 Talk us through this amazing tire...!
    Guy, basically : Screw the tire! It was my mods that worked all the magic! Lol 🔥🔥

    • @blake9181
      @blake9181 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      loooool not even a milisecond spent on talking about it I love it

    • @Paganizondaf650
      @Paganizondaf650 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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

    • @blueridge8992
      @blueridge8992 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      He’s the driver not a Manthey engineer.

    • @JMartinni
      @JMartinni 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@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.

    • @flybyguy1450
      @flybyguy1450 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Tires made a huge difference!

  • @Kromer0
    @Kromer0 5 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    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
      @thepro08 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

    • @knn3th
      @knn3th 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Harris has had an extensive racing career, so he's not "just a car journalist".

  • @ismaelhayden2916
    @ismaelhayden2916 5 ปีที่แล้ว +757

    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? 🔥🔥🔥

    • @mlgpsypher3264
      @mlgpsypher3264 5 ปีที่แล้ว +99

      A second is an enormous gap

    • @__vx3
      @__vx3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +193

      @@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.

    • @hungrymynd5673
      @hungrymynd5673 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Haha a second is Huuuuge. Chris Harris is very good though.

    • @IvoRadev
      @IvoRadev 5 ปีที่แล้ว +285

      @@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.

    • @taunokekkonen5733
      @taunokekkonen5733 5 ปีที่แล้ว +270

      @@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.

  • @romaindappe4139
    @romaindappe4139 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    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.

  • @adriankingdon3055
    @adriankingdon3055 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1358

    The Porsche GT2 RS is much like Chris Harris. The Porsche GT2 RS MR is much like Chris Harris with a beard.

    • @JiewenTan
      @JiewenTan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      So Richard Hammond in the Porsche GT2 RS MR will be like Chris Harris with hair and no beard.

    • @davidtuttle7556
      @davidtuttle7556 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@JiewenTan If you can imagine CH hanging upside down.

    • @visualwarp9707
      @visualwarp9707 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Porsche GT2 RS MR CH

    • @TheG60528XiJinPing
      @TheG60528XiJinPing 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@visualwarp9707 Gt2 RS MR CH Nismo LT Black series

    • @jejeje6034
      @jejeje6034 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would disagrre cuz with the beard he has worst areo

  • @0s0sXD
    @0s0sXD 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2168

    They're both bald for aero dynamics and weight savings

    • @rickc2102
      @rickc2102 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Lol, probably makes the whole helmet issue easier to deal with

    • @croissantleclerc8650
      @croissantleclerc8650 5 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      Weight shavings

    • @brask310
      @brask310 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      but who is 'bald' under the pants for EXTRA super weight savings...

    • @davidmirasol3792
      @davidmirasol3792 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      HAHAHHAA

    • @johnwhodat8135
      @johnwhodat8135 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So that's the secret.

  • @TranceFur
    @TranceFur 5 ปีที่แล้ว +370

    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.

    • @NiggazHomie
      @NiggazHomie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      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.

    • @duncanhowarth9514
      @duncanhowarth9514 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What's a "normal car"?

    • @fatboynip
      @fatboynip 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Duncan Howarth A LEXUS ES

    • @oswaldcobblepot764
      @oswaldcobblepot764 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Rear is multi link tho.

    • @jrharlow6858
      @jrharlow6858 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Porsche............ best in the business.

  • @GGDrummer
    @GGDrummer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    Porsche is Porsche!!
    Power with wisdom! 👊👏

  • @WarriorsPhoto
    @WarriorsPhoto 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Just when you think a car can’t get better. It does. That Porsche looked so smooth on the track.

  • @fabers92
    @fabers92 5 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    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.

  • @michaelwoodsdale460
    @michaelwoodsdale460 5 ปีที่แล้ว +268

    Chris...in Portugal...with another professionally tuned Porsche...not jealous at all 😩

    • @rickc2102
      @rickc2102 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Word.

    • @duncanhowarth9514
      @duncanhowarth9514 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      How many horsepower?

    • @MrDeepseadweller
      @MrDeepseadweller 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Duncan Howarth 700, same as a standard GT2 RS

    • @supaahflyy
      @supaahflyy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@duncanhowarth9514 tuned in respect of Aero and suspension

    • @lmklogistics9717
      @lmklogistics9717 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Feel the same way

  • @ayoub9307
    @ayoub9307 5 ปีที่แล้ว +492

    Chris Harris is the" top gear"and the GT2 RS is AWESOM

    • @TheBobes
      @TheBobes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      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.

    • @ayoub9307
      @ayoub9307 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@TheBobes finally someone have with me the same opinion

    • @NiggazHomie
      @NiggazHomie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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.

    • @NODAK9
      @NODAK9 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Ayoub Trabelsi
      I’m with y’all too. 👍

  • @SURO90
    @SURO90 5 ปีที่แล้ว +277

    You know it's a proper machine when even Chris Harris can't speak while driving it hard.

    • @poplaurentiu4148
      @poplaurentiu4148 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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)

    • @maxkallenbach9969
      @maxkallenbach9969 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Pop Laurentiu the full bucket seat is probably heavier than the stock one. Its already fully carbon except for the leather and way smaller

  • @mbizzle03
    @mbizzle03 4 ปีที่แล้ว +313

    Me: I want one
    Bank Account: Nope
    Me: I will save money
    Bank Account: Nope. Just enjoy the video pal.

    • @JohnLee-vj9lh
      @JohnLee-vj9lh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      mbizzle03 well said mate 👍😁

    • @fahmizainal7021
      @fahmizainal7021 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Well.. Nothing is impossible mate.. Just set your target, focus and work towards it.

    • @Andrew-lu6wp
      @Andrew-lu6wp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Fahmi Zainal nope

    • @paulaus
      @paulaus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Even if you had the money you need to be a "special" customer just to get on the list just for the base car.

    • @Edge9404
      @Edge9404 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Cayman GT4 still achievable for a normal person!

  • @BlackBirds93
    @BlackBirds93 5 ปีที่แล้ว +512

    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

    • @woah1106
      @woah1106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @James Tudor no its not you diddling fuckhead

    • @dnice4145
      @dnice4145 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @James Tudor by the time those 3 left TG was no longer about cars and all about their stupid adventures around the world.

    • @ed8519
      @ed8519 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@woah1106 The grand tour is utter shite.

    • @ed8519
      @ed8519 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      They should fire Paddy and Flintoff. Hire Matt from Carwow and Yani.

    • @dnice4145
      @dnice4145 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @James Tudor hope not, love CH, he's a real car guy. I'm enjoying watching the old FG episodes on their TH-cam channel.

  • @basithph8958
    @basithph8958 5 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    The GT2 is just amazing like one of the greatest Porsche ever made

    • @jalenad11
      @jalenad11 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

    • @basithph8958
      @basithph8958 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      HeyNowLookHere of course the 959 and Carrera GT is the best Porsche ever made

    • @ianmontgomery7213
      @ianmontgomery7213 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      My nephew has a 'standard' one and I can't imagine why you want more than what it has got.

  • @samhaokip9126
    @samhaokip9126 5 ปีที่แล้ว +252

    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-zv8tx
      @BB-zv8tx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Well done indeed. The GT2 line was always punching way above it's weight. Can't wait for the 992 GT2 (RS).

    • @Yanger1410
      @Yanger1410 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@BB-zv8tx there will also ne a new hypercar by 2020/2021 😏

    • @dagnut
      @dagnut 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This car is north of £300k..if you can get one...does that make it a hyper car?

    • @ishkaranbrar313
      @ishkaranbrar313 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dagnut Top speed and price and limited production would be the three pillars for a car needs to be considered as a hypercar

    • @F1ll1nTh3Blanks
      @F1ll1nTh3Blanks 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Yanger1410 Full EV I think.

  • @S29ORY
    @S29ORY 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve watched Chris on TH-cam 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.

  • @raveutcars
    @raveutcars 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    love the fact there is a proper onboard hot lap in this vid. thanks!

  • @Midnight7thgen
    @Midnight7thgen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    This guy is the best journalist for Top Gear hands down not mention he can drive

  • @kevinsteckbauer3927
    @kevinsteckbauer3927 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    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.

  • @xesxaw
    @xesxaw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    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

  • @andreas_kuenster
    @andreas_kuenster 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @fabioavenger7x
    @fabioavenger7x 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @LCTRgames
    @LCTRgames 5 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    This is the best of Top Gear, and it's not even shown on Top Gear.

  • @airwavesfromholland
    @airwavesfromholland 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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.

  • @crossphaded
    @crossphaded 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That thing is mental! Mind blowing it lapped quicker than a 918 Spyder, LaFerrari, and P1. Just staggering!

    • @hugo-pg5tv
      @hugo-pg5tv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      About 8 years in difference

  • @patrickk5030
    @patrickk5030 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @acooper111982
    @acooper111982 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @Tolmalion
    @Tolmalion 5 ปีที่แล้ว +335

    OK so here goes my personal Dream Team for Top Gear:
    Chris Harris
    Henry Catchpole
    Jethro Bovingdon

    • @allensaunders449
      @allensaunders449 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I like henry at Carfection

    • @bigjdm5460
      @bigjdm5460 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I would say Chris tucker , Chris Harris , and jethro. That would be funny to see him in Europe yelling

    • @cutdepiefails6596
      @cutdepiefails6596 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jethro 458 Aperta video is still my favorite of all time.

    • @NippyMoto
      @NippyMoto 5 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      Here is my dream team:
      - Jeremy Clarkson
      - James May
      - Richard Hammond
      I heard those three are pretty good.

    • @Maniacility
      @Maniacility 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Great trio of names, hard to disagree. Would maybe get Steve Sutcliffe in there but don't wanna take anyone out haha

  • @levisaxen614
    @levisaxen614 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Chris Harris kills every review he does. Absolutely a pleasure to watch!

  • @mrbmtb8803
    @mrbmtb8803 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Great to see Harris back to his old style (and best). Seriously great car n video too . 🔥

    • @stevenkelby2169
      @stevenkelby2169 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed! After some previous mus-steps, you've regained our full respect Chris!

  • @matthewinsydneyful
    @matthewinsydneyful 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chris is a legend now.
    Every manufacturer wants Chris driving their car, and everyone wants his videos. Chris has come from a private TH-cam 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.

  • @sharakhairuddin1232
    @sharakhairuddin1232 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    GT2 RS is not only about the show, it's about extraordinary function too..

  • @hdsempro62
    @hdsempro62 5 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    6:45
    "Neunvierzsch fünf"
    "Was?"
    "Neunvierzsch fünf"
    😂😂😂

    • @marcelk3847
      @marcelk3847 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Neunvierzischfünf*

    • @fatjoe1251
      @fatjoe1251 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@marcelk3847 no, neunundvierzig fünf. its 49,5 he just left out the comma

    • @000GunterGabriel000
      @000GunterGabriel000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha, they don't seem to be too happy about it. ;-) Hits way too close to their own lap times.

    • @thof8287
      @thof8287 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@000GunterGabriel000 I didn't get that at all... that's a German expression we are very reserved. That and usually sarcastic

  • @thizatouch
    @thizatouch 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Another amazing review from Chris Harris....Really enjoyed that

  • @joaopaulolemos6001
    @joaopaulolemos6001 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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.

  • @StraightFocusedPhotography
    @StraightFocusedPhotography 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Everything so good from the videography, Manthey upgrades to two driver breaking the track lap like that.

  • @synonymous8454
    @synonymous8454 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Never thought I fall in love again until I saw this car.

  • @007Spadge
    @007Spadge 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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.

  • @hkn_r34
    @hkn_r34 5 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    Why isnt Top Gear unscripted, this is so much more fun and interesting to watch then any other TV episode.

    • @gregman1969
      @gregman1969 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Tv Shows are like Dinosaurs. They dont realize the Asteroid is coming.

    • @paulcarmi8130
      @paulcarmi8130 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gregman1969 true

    • @denisdaly1708
      @denisdaly1708 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @GT2 rs nice.

    • @sandratiefenhoff5104
      @sandratiefenhoff5104 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      VW ie Motor

  • @illegalkicks
    @illegalkicks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Life is simple: I see Chris Harris and a Porsche i press like

  • @mareklesniak8768
    @mareklesniak8768 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I like how Chris summed this up: "I think we need this competition going". I totally agree with him :-D

  • @Vampirebear13
    @Vampirebear13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is so good, I just watched it for the third time. I love Chris Harris.

  • @ALMX5DP
    @ALMX5DP 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    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.

    • @Ahogg1992
      @Ahogg1992 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      And was that on a Slick?

    • @ALMX5DP
      @ALMX5DP 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alex hogg yeah. Not sure if that is a race record or from qualifying, but either way this time is impressive.

    • @Ahogg1992
      @Ahogg1992 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ALMX5DP a Slick must be 2+ sec quicker than an R rated tyre

    • @ALMX5DP
      @ALMX5DP 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alex hogg agreed.

    • @stefanpetrov8
      @stefanpetrov8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @GazDoran
    @GazDoran 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    1:35 into that hot lap. Around 6:30 in to the video. That catch, mid corner! Exemplary sir! Epic driving!!!

    • @ryansauer1373
      @ryansauer1373 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That looked like quite a pucker moment!

    • @SecretSauceyjuice
      @SecretSauceyjuice 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The car sort of skipped and came loose as it went off camber over the crest. Definitely a sketchy moment lol

    • @BigBodyRacing
      @BigBodyRacing 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I wonder if that little moment cost him some time

    • @ryansauer1373
      @ryansauer1373 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@BigBodyRacing I think it had too.

    • @BigBodyRacing
      @BigBodyRacing 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ryansauer1373 yeah because would've been closer to the Porsche testing driver

  • @black350Z
    @black350Z 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    "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.

    • @AOTanoos22
      @AOTanoos22 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      if you use racing gloves, then alcantara is way better than normal leather, but with bare hands normal leather is indeed better.

    • @muumuumu
      @muumuumu 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Better than leather

    • @black350Z
      @black350Z 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@muumuumu I disagree. I'll take a leather steering wheel any day over alcantara.

    • @muumuumu
      @muumuumu 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @jans.5841
    @jans.5841 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I like how much actual knowledge and experience Harris has - and he is a fun dude, well done!

  • @MartinKohoutekchannel
    @MartinKohoutekchannel 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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...

  • @the_qing
    @the_qing 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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

    • @arapaimagold8088
      @arapaimagold8088 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And P1 got commented, handles like greasy pig lol

    • @VerticalStrafes
      @VerticalStrafes 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

    • @MrSavage100
      @MrSavage100 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      5 seconds isn’t smoking it it’s 5 seconds mate

  • @culloutoltec9111
    @culloutoltec9111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    the man does all the drift glitz but when miller time's over he takes care of business

    • @artysanmobile
      @artysanmobile 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      cullou toltec Yeah, more business, less drifting please

  • @endasthenrik516
    @endasthenrik516 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    THE CAR! THE ENTHUSIASM! THE PRODUCTION! Amazing! I had freaking goosebumps and a smile throughout the whole vid!

  • @AttrctdToShinyThings
    @AttrctdToShinyThings 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @brc133
    @brc133 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @moneeb343
    @moneeb343 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Oh goodness Chris, great run as ever. Neil Carey and Chris Waterfield, great work on the editing and footage!

  • @josemariaortizbarrera7788
    @josemariaortizbarrera7788 5 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Porsche is insane, they really want kill mclaren lambos an ferrari, porsche is the goat right now, porsche and mclaren

    • @XZagatoX
      @XZagatoX 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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

    • @jskim8418
      @jskim8418 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      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..

    • @ETIMOSLAETUS
      @ETIMOSLAETUS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      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.

    • @bradymosberger6271
      @bradymosberger6271 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      saying that something is the goat rn is useless, goat means theyre the best there ever was, regardless

    • @uttamjeetsingh7451
      @uttamjeetsingh7451 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@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.

  • @oliverroberts9638
    @oliverroberts9638 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Porsche is too good at making cars so carry on.

  • @pjfan173
    @pjfan173 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @grandlotus1
    @grandlotus1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @bigleemac
    @bigleemac 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Engineering mastery meets driving talent, utterly brilliant.

  • @krocialblack
    @krocialblack 5 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    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.junks7
      @wills.junks7 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      But sadly, the grand tours studio is no more but gone. Now its just specials

  • @goforbroke2
    @goforbroke2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    13:50 The speed that car was achieving on the Nurburgring......bloody hell!
    Puckered up!

  •  5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to see you put in a proper lap instead of just wasting tires the entire video. Helluva machine!

  • @jimfastlane28
    @jimfastlane28 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @carsandfireworks5539
    @carsandfireworks5539 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This Porsche + Chris = unbeatable 👍

    • @mikedittsche
      @mikedittsche 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Except by this Porsche + Lars as just demonstrated in this video.

    • @carsandfireworks5539
      @carsandfireworks5539 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mikedittsche true but with the same amount of time and practice?

    • @lucaogliari2912
      @lucaogliari2912 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@carsandfireworks5539 Lars Kern is a professional racing driver, Chris Harris not.

  • @Grannygrudel
    @Grannygrudel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    McLaren Senna lap at Portimao please. Seems a worthy opponent to this!

  • @soy_jesusd
    @soy_jesusd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    porsche magnificent as always, and chris, there´s no better car journalist than him
    ps: what a great vid top gear.

  • @MrDrivingFaster
    @MrDrivingFaster 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chris is the GOAT of car journalists and enthusiasts. Tiff Needle is the close second. Everybody else is in a different class.

  • @humansnotai4912
    @humansnotai4912 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @stumpythetarantula
    @stumpythetarantula 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Chris Harris is an amazing presenter, could watch him all-day

  • @Bill_Oddie_Face_Mask
    @Bill_Oddie_Face_Mask 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    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?

    • @F1ll1nTh3Blanks
      @F1ll1nTh3Blanks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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.

    • @steeltrap3800
      @steeltrap3800 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

    • @F1ll1nTh3Blanks
      @F1ll1nTh3Blanks 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

    • @samrit123in
      @samrit123in 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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.

    • @silviubahnovei
      @silviubahnovei 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Steeltrap ummm....bankruptcies

  • @vijairamharrack2433
    @vijairamharrack2433 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Whenever I have enough money to comfortably afford one of these cars, I'm buying a Porsche.

    • @Sasori.OfTheRedSand
      @Sasori.OfTheRedSand 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I did .. first was carrera 911 and now GT3 😍

    • @Adam-jd8gz
      @Adam-jd8gz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Sasori.OfTheRedSand clearly not because you would know to say 911 before Carrera. Lmao

    • @Sasori.OfTheRedSand
      @Sasori.OfTheRedSand 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Adam-jd8gz in kuwait we say it like that

    • @Adam-jd8gz
      @Adam-jd8gz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sasori of the Red Sand your lying mate

    • @mariogonzalez5107
      @mariogonzalez5107 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vijai Ram saving as we speak for a 997 Turbo.

  • @benjaminarthur6110
    @benjaminarthur6110 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @CasterTown
    @CasterTown 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @Mexxx65
    @Mexxx65 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Manthey Racing ... A bit of the "Green Hell" every time you start your car! ...the old top gear guys would HATE it lol!

  • @AstroFantastica
    @AstroFantastica 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love race lap footage without stupid music all over it

  • @colinnotyou0k78
    @colinnotyou0k78 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Now that's how you do a car segment! Nice job Chris, loved it 👍

  • @Wayne.R
    @Wayne.R 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could watch Chris Harris forever. His enthusiasm for his job, is magnified in his reviews. Love it..

  • @MrObiwan1
    @MrObiwan1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chris Harris is by far the best car journalist around . His passion shines through and he conveys everything so well. Seems like s great bloke too :)

  • @TheTruthKiwi
    @TheTruthKiwi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Damn that car looks sex in red with the black trim. You would be boss cruising the streets in that beauty

    •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      streets.... haha

    •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      this car doesn't deserve to to be on the street roads

  • @ltdada74
    @ltdada74 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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...

  • @Gyrant
    @Gyrant 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    6:30 Chris Harris does an actual poo in his "undercrackers"

  • @ausingtv
    @ausingtv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to see chris drive a car like this properly and not just slide around every corner, hes definitely got some skill.

  • @WestCoastSupercarsandClassics
    @WestCoastSupercarsandClassics 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now THIS is a real car channel. And what a car! I just saw a friend's GT2 RS yesterday, took a bit of video, and I already love the car. A proud moment for Porsche owners!

  • @hmackprotection1
    @hmackprotection1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank God for Chris Harris

  • @XLLR8ing2
    @XLLR8ing2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @JLchevz
    @JLchevz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    See Top Gear? your best videos DONT have cringy artificial humour in them.

  • @sanelemelane
    @sanelemelane 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @macarows4014
    @macarows4014 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Porsche test driver seems so easy going, but in same time very precise when he describes some important stuff about driving dynamics.

    • @Porsche1969
      @Porsche1969 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.