RAW | join me onboard the ferocious Sauber C9 Mercedes for a few laps of testing at Donington Park

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  • @rofufoja
    @rofufoja 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    A beast to be tamed. Makes Donington look like a tiny circuit. It barely has a chance to stretch its legs. Simply amazing and thank you for sharing with us!

    • @hancock_sam
      @hancock_sam  2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Pleasure, glad you enjoyed it:)

    • @jamesgilbert-e8f
      @jamesgilbert-e8f ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great driving Sam, I wish it had a passenger seat so you could take me for a ride. The engine sounds amazing!

  • @dedge12858
    @dedge12858 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Imagine you've taken your Ford Ka for a shakedown and one of these flies up your inside at the old hairpin.
    Absolutely glorious footage.

    • @AndrewNeilBaird
      @AndrewNeilBaird 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Imagine your cruising down the AP36 from Madrid to Alicante at 60mph in your Vectra , when a Mclaren F1 comes screaming past flat out .
      In the middle lane !!!!!!!!!!!
      It was a dot in the mirror , then a flash of silver and 2 vortices , our car got moved over 1m by the wake.

  • @StephanHeinemann1
    @StephanHeinemann1 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That Sound of the V8 Biturbo is simply amazing 🤩

  • @imsa15463
    @imsa15463 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    C9 with telemetry driven in anger at donington. You sir earned my sub today. Love the channel just found you. Thank you for sharing. More please :)

    • @hancock_sam
      @hancock_sam  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks and welcome to the channel:)

  • @michaelraven1221
    @michaelraven1221 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    It goes through the Gears in such a graceful way, and before you know it it's like "wait woah!" we're going scary fast! That's how I see it that is. Hehe, so cool, thanks for sharing, love it.

  • @TheBlackBaron13
    @TheBlackBaron13 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I listen to this when I’m sad. It automatically refreshes my spirits. It’s a beautiful symphony of a vehicle.

  • @SRAMEK
    @SRAMEK 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    What a beast..The C9 a C11 are my all time favourite racecars.

  • @paulboyle6857
    @paulboyle6857 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I recall a classic Group C meet at Donington some years ago when Bob Berridge in one of these lapped the field up to 2nd place with sub one minute lap times! I see that there will be a Group C race at the Silverstone Classic next year which is great because they have not appeared over here for quite a few years!

  • @mpcgamingclips
    @mpcgamingclips 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a machine! The acceleration is just brutal and that noise, never, ever get bored of listening to it.
    One of the best era’s for racing in my opinion.

  • @keystonedriving8180
    @keystonedriving8180 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I never saw the C9 race in anger but I did see the C11 a couple of times. For my money it's the best sounding V8 ever, it looks good and it went pretty well too! For those of us who experienced it, Group C was very special.

  • @mrthunder8190
    @mrthunder8190 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Definitely one of my favorite race cars of all times! What a blast to drive - you are living my dream!

  • @johnnywinstone
    @johnnywinstone 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Perfectly filmed onboard, IMHO. Very enjoyable camera view point and engine sound. Thanks also for the written insight too; most helpful.

    • @hancock_sam
      @hancock_sam  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @mortenfrosthansen84
    @mortenfrosthansen84 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It seems to have been setup nicely and possibly not that high boost pressure. Perserve the engine, for good reason.
    Cameras and audio has luckily come a long way since the early 90's. Onboard shots from then was mostly vibration noise and commentary.
    Has a nice deep rumble inside.. gorgeous machine
    Edit*
    Guess I'm just a bit envious.. never heard the car in real life, but seen all 3 configurations with the Mercedes engine, at shows, races or museums.
    Would love to experience Le Mans classic at so.e point

  • @justinlehnert9667
    @justinlehnert9667 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The mid range acceleration is really insane.

  • @StephanHeinemann1
    @StephanHeinemann1 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That Benz is flying 🛩️

  • @joshuachipling6923
    @joshuachipling6923 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are one lucky guy. That sound coming into the hairpin gave me goosebumps.

  • @jblovell9065
    @jblovell9065 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Beast is an understatement

  • @philippemadore843
    @philippemadore843 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for the ride,that was absolutely epic

    • @hancock_sam
      @hancock_sam  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @Manfish154
    @Manfish154 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My favourite race car of all times properly driven. Thank you for sharing this!

  • @frenchtoast-d7u
    @frenchtoast-d7u ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Love the fact there’s an old Ford KA on the track at the same time as this beast 😂😂

  • @albertmontanes7705
    @albertmontanes7705 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Always a lively debate in terms of best sounding, but this is the one for me.

  • @danwebster4130
    @danwebster4130 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thats tremendous. 150mph through the craners is insane 😎

    • @danwebster4130
      @danwebster4130 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      woops I accidentally clicked the dislike button and then unclicked it....rest assured I DO NOT DISLIKE THIS!

    • @hancock_sam
      @hancock_sam  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ha;) No worries!

  • @berca76
    @berca76 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Holy sh*** 250kmh through Craner Curves to Old Hairpin 😲

  • @mantasisganaitis2281
    @mantasisganaitis2281 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wonderful drive. One of the best race cars ever. And I sometimes think that it might be the best one.

    • @hancock_sam
      @hancock_sam  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's def gotta be up there hasn't it

  • @panno675
    @panno675 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This footage is absolute gold, never thought a c9 could be so rapid in fast weeping corners

  • @marcusFZ6
    @marcusFZ6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a crazy car just in terms of how quickly it's get from anything to over 200 in a blink of a few gears. Not many corners approached where the speed was 200 or more.

  • @mortythealien2783
    @mortythealien2783 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    what a beast!

  • @xWILZTAx
    @xWILZTAx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You're a very lucky boy, I'd give my right bollock for a few laps behind the wheel.

  • @weeman2727
    @weeman2727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a car, what a noise, what a circuit 🫡

  • @mo-r-racing
    @mo-r-racing ปีที่แล้ว +2

    lapping 7 seconds quicker than my SR3. damn. It must be nice to experience that relentless power.

  • @Sassenhaim
    @Sassenhaim ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I saw the track shaped like a whale eating krill, hmm isnt this Donnington.
    Then i read the description 😂😂
    Thanks for sharing such an amazing view and ride , kudos🤙🤙🤙🤙

  • @Kiko_Racing
    @Kiko_Racing ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s a whole lot of car to be ripping around, looking like the boss! Very nice drive @samhancock!

  • @berca76
    @berca76 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I accidentally clicked the like button at leat 60x. Sorry for that! Anyway fuc*ing amazing video! I love C9 and C11 so much!

  • @montydrewett673
    @montydrewett673 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thats got to be the quickest thing i've ever seen go around donnington

    • @hancock_sam
      @hancock_sam  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It def felt like being on 'fast forward'

  • @mcwriter007
    @mcwriter007 ปีที่แล้ว

    Go Big Dog go! Let nothing stand in your way!

  • @kikoelargento9905
    @kikoelargento9905 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi! Wonderful vid! Can i ask about the current setup on this beast?

  • @paideadwing
    @paideadwing ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MEGA FOOTAGE! Thank you so much for this.
    Got a question: do you know how much boost you were running on the engine and an estimate of the horsepower it was outputting? I know that it could go over 900 bhp with boost at max 1.2 bar, but you probably ran it winded down to something lower?

    • @hancock_sam
      @hancock_sam  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good question, I’m not sure as this was a while ago, but about 900bhp sounds about right.

  • @willknowler8194
    @willknowler8194 ปีที่แล้ว

    Be cool if you have some Barcelona test footage for this car. Top work

  •  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    0:24 that was a little pig 🤣

  • @iamconstantlyhungry
    @iamconstantlyhungry 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    awesome fast 💨 ride 😮

  • @gianlucar.4428
    @gianlucar.4428 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done Sam.. Beautiful

  • @davieboywassup
    @davieboywassup 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did it ever race there and how did your lap times compare? That was awesome mate!

  • @EBMproductions1
    @EBMproductions1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    *monstrously fast*

  • @StephanHeinemann1
    @StephanHeinemann1 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    👍

  • @EverythingAutomotive13
    @EverythingAutomotive13 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sam thank you for sharing amazing! 2.6G at 250KPH!

  • @RacingWithChuck27
    @RacingWithChuck27 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why turbo boost were you running

  • @vonPelger
    @vonPelger ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:23,1 is a damn good time

    • @hancock_sam
      @hancock_sam  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We went a bit quicker than that later on in the day;)

    • @vonPelger
      @vonPelger ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hancock_sam it seems to me that these are vintage slicks? Or are these actually more special tyres? Thanks for your reply 😁

  • @schumi3319
    @schumi3319 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cette voiture et ce moteur sont fabuleux !!!

  • @seelow12
    @seelow12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice

  • @Milkydrummer
    @Milkydrummer 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can’t imagine taking such a fast car around a circuit like donnington….

  • @jeshkam
    @jeshkam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So jealous...BTW are you going to this years' 24h LM?

    • @hancock_sam
      @hancock_sam  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’ll certainly do the Le Mans classic, but sadly not the modern 24h!

  • @geoffdeller7747
    @geoffdeller7747 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's the go,,,,, H pattern gearbox and heal and toe. I'd like to see some of the kiddies try that.

  • @jodyjo_gd3
    @jodyjo_gd3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Different subject but I saw the sound update for this car in the new Forza Motorsport and the game is nowhere near close to this beautiful sound!

  • @DouglasJWalker
    @DouglasJWalker 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    😀

  • @digilux4017
    @digilux4017 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    a testament to torque over rpm 😂

  • @VGT1
    @VGT1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    little f1 car 🥺

  • @lukemaney645
    @lukemaney645 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice car, but the Nissan GTP Turbo would whoop it like a red headed step child 😂.

  • @marylouknipe1290
    @marylouknipe1290 ปีที่แล้ว

    😢 'Promo SM'

  • @gallien
    @gallien 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    And that's not even the quicker C11 version either...

  • @cyoann8050
    @cyoann8050 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Porn as always my dear Sam, instant like

  • @themardybum08
    @themardybum08 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lol the poor sod in a Ford Ka doing his best to stay out of trouble.