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this generation of top gear seems to have finally found it's unique voice. Chris Harris when he's being himself is brilliant.
it needs some time for them to get along together
he is best when talking in his own language i.e not scripted by the BBC Top Gear writers. Best car man on the web by a mile IMO.
@@smythrich Amen to that!!
Exactly. Hes the only one on the level of the "last trio".
Agreed. Much prefer him in his TH-cam form 😎
Netflix need to fund “Chris Harris on Cars”
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Guy Dudley True! That would be awesome!
Well said!!!
Let's make this happen
You guys can't be serious. Are you underaged or did you not watch the netflix show "Fastest car"? They would find a way to make things even worse which is a big achievement because doing a worse job than Top Gear is pretty much impossible.
Chris Harris...the last honest man in car tv.
Clarckson is brutally honest and funny. Harris is so boring I almost fell a sleep by the end of this video. When you run out of melatonin pills, just watch a Chris Harris youtube video.
@@3px0 you have no idea what you're talking about
r8malooman Top Gear was never a program about cars, that is the problem. That is why is so boring nowadays.
@@3px0 Wut. Top Gear was always about cars, the very essence of the show is the car and motoring. It may not have been what people liked most about the show, but was definitely the focus.
@@3px0 Clarkson is an entertainer first and Cris is a race car driver first. So your point is moot.
Have to applaud Chris for giving his honest opinion instead of just going with this is the latest and fastest so it must be the best car that you see so often. Keep up the good work 👍.
Weekend443845 exactly! This is what the community lacks, more honesty! Chris, thank you!
Chris is just the best out there at the moment
Even James May said he's the best automotive journalist (outside of the trio, who are more entertainment these days.)
@@gwcrispi Chris has been the best out there for years.
@jon doe Haha not very knowledgeable, that's a good one😂
@@gwcrispi He didn't say that... but he did praise him.
I would watch Chris Harris solo Top Gear. Hes at the level of the old trio!
Him and catchpole
Netflix, give Chris Harris a god damn job!
Same carte blanche Amazon gave the middle aged three.
Chris is also middle aged -- the GT boys are a bit past that, for the most part. But yes -- Chris needs the same opportunity.
Harris and Guy and Catchpole. That's a trio befitting and better arguably than the current trio.
@@F1ll1nTh3Blanks Chris and Catchpole would be' a dream
That’s what I’m thinking, Netflix come on!
James May: “Chris Harris is one of my favorite car journalists”
Chris Harris: “James May owns a 458 Speciale so I’m gonna devalue it”
Interesting to hear the levels of knowledge. One man bigging up the electronic software package... the other pointing out that it’s purchased from a 3rd party and could be in any car.
@@mahamed92
You missed the point
@@rickd8979 Exactly! The point Chris is making flew right over his head 😉.
It’s an oversimplification though - its like saying i built a PC with an intel processor, and the software that runs on it could all be the same because its powered by Intel - its a silly thing to say really.
It's as simple as Chris mentioned. Mostly companies like Bosch or Continental develop and calibrate the software for the OEMs.
@Real M 😂 Baha. No. To an extent you can make any car your own, but you buy a car that will speak to you with its own personality. Not something you wanna make yourself. You want it to be versatile sure but at the end of the day, you still want a package. Ferrari is arguably in the game. Not ahead. I am with Harris and co on this one.
This is the Chris Harris I loved from his early TH-cam days!
Sam Patankar true! Bring back the (g)old days!
God I love Chris Harris. He could make a video about a 2 CV and it would be interesting.
Oh yeah.... he did!!
He already did.
@@jeroenvaneekeres9339 I stated that he did lol
I loved it when he did the 2CV. Just his pure unadulterated glee when he was driving it at its limits
He has a 2cv listen to his podcasts they’re brilliant
🤣🤣👍 right
This is why Chris was banned from driving Ferraris for years. He wrote a column on Jalopnik talking about how Ferrari would demand to know which tracks the car would be tested on so they could send engineers along beforehand and adjust the setup to suit, sometimes sending 2 cars: one for the track test segment and one for the 0-60 & drag race tests, both tuned to suit each test. One of the cars Ferrari sent glued its tyres to the rollers when being dyno tested because they put racing tyres on it disguised to look like the standard P Zeros or whatever. Every magazine let's them do this, otherwise you don't get to test Ferraris. A lot of 360 modena owners were annoyed when the car provided for a review was 2 seconds quicker to 100mph than a customer car. In Chris' own words: “It’s gotten out of control; to the point that it will soon be pointless believing anything you read about its cars through the usual channels, because the only way you get access is playing by its rules.”
He did get to drive a 458 during his ban though - apparently Clarkson lent him his press car for a day, its on TH-cam.
Article for those interested - jalopnik.com/how-ferrari-spins-5760248
Wow. Didnt know that.
Yes. Those who drove the yellow press 458 now know it was halfway to being a a 458 Challenge underneath. But here’s an important point, I’ve also heard other journalists point out that while the press Ferrari’s were surely customized, they’ve driven plenty of customer cars and really the experience was equally fantastic. So it seems that while the numbers may not be trustworthy, the experience is still fantastic.
Joshua Thiel Magazines should just stop reciewing Ferraris then. They have dozens of other cars to test, so it is not a big loss.
Ferrari would be much worse off, if no one would review their cars if they are cheating.
@@alexbelmonte4581 True, in the article Chris wonders why they felt the need to put sticky tyres on a Scuderia, since its already incredibly fast and a very good car. Seems Ferrari with their race pedigree and heritage feel they NEED to be faster than the comparable Lambos and McLarens, or else their brand would lose its prestige. I imagine a lot of Ferrari owners like to feel smug that they have the "best" car and if Ferraris start getting beaten in tests by other brands, they're worried the image of the brand would be damaged and those customers will go elsewhere.
the 430 Scuderia is an amazing car! Especially in red
'Scu-der-e-a in red, is driving with me, cheek to seat.
No-body here, it's just you and me, where i wanna be..
I hardly knoooow, this beauty i'm sittin in..
i'll never forget the way you look tonight...' (sniff)
16M scuderia in yellow is cool to
@@tedtheturbot simply correct 😉
Esmo I agree with you. Still, I think I’d go for the Speciale instead, kinda prefer the look of it!
Cars4Us
Not for a daily driver or on public roads lol.
Chris is spot on . . . as usual! The Lotus Elise is hard to beat for fun driving.
Amazing to see an honest, intelligent and knowledgeable conversation about the motor industry. Finally some talent on Top Gear!
Chris is so on point here its crazy to see in a program that airs on TV. It feels as if he just walked on set one day just to put everyone straight, love it! Such a legend! He's right, its gone insane, but no wonder, the world is insane and shallow and its all about thrills and who had the fanciest dinner this evening.
Absolutely! It's just become crazy!
"James May's got one of those, so no" lol
markuks sounds like Clarkson said that🤣
When is Chris Harris coming back to the Joe Rogan podcast !
he has his own now
@@KRBY555 where
Dragos Pahontu called collecting cars
@@KRBY555 Yeah but he isn't the one being asked.
Plus nothing beats a Joe Rogan podcast.
@@KRBY555 Thx for telling me anyway I didn't know about it.
"I'm not saying Ferrari cheated", wink wink, yeah I am. LOL 😂
Ferrari press car power 💪 lol
venom5809 One and only Chris Harris🤪
He should talk about how McLaren almost got banned from F1 for stealing Ferrari’s data...🤫
Ferrari has a great tradition with building sport cars and motorsport. And they have an even bigger tradition with giving the press tinkered cars :=)
@@gcscr once again the Great British people are too proud to admit any wrong doing.
Chris Harris is my favorite tester these days. Outstanding driver and he gives us his straightforward, frank opinions. Interesting to hear that Ferrari is still playing the game of controlling test results. I remember in the 70's, 80's and 90's Ferrari would show up at Car and Driver (and the other magazines as well) with engineers and multiple cars, each one set up for a different part of the test, whereas Porsche sends one car and it just does what Porsches do! Really enjoyed this little conversation guys!
I can listen to Chris Harris talk his mind for hours, he’s so damn good.
Chris Harris and his brutal honesty is everything we need on a car show..
Electronicly stabilized and track prepped ferraris chasing lap time leaderboards is what no one really needs. Add a gearstick and 3 seconds to a lap time and were all infinitely more interested.
that's exactly right.. the world is crazy for speed. Speed that you can NOT use on the road. useless
I mean you can if you have a pair of balls
@@specialperson170 lol
Chris just got properly pissed with Ferrari AGAIN for using technicians to do a Production Car lap time, and he's right about it!
**right
Basically every single car company does that, I mean they even have the GT2 RS MR right now which is perfectly set up for the Nordschleife.
If you have ever been to a racing event by Ferrari you actually would know that the customers that actually track their cars get the services of the “technicians” as well.
The funny thing is that the people saying Ferrari can’t build fast cars always tell you the press cars are 2 seconds faster than the customer car which is basically a antithesis as they tell you the guys that can’t build fast cars sent Mario and Luigi and all of a sudden the “slow” car is doing lap records.
@@dimitariliyanov3680 The P1 was nothing like a 488. It was a development car and they were all sold already. A more apt comparison would be the one Chris does in this video, which is the GT2RS that was just dropped off with no further thought by Porsche.
Sebastian Rosca yes, Ferrari’s reputation will suffer
People love to jump on the Ferrari hate bandwagon. The Pista has been setting record laps at other tracks too and many were customer cars. You can’t fault a company for trying to show their product in the best light. I’m rooting for Porsche but The Pista is a serious machine.
Love that the gas lid is popped in the B Roll! @0:46
Even though we love Chris Harris, we have to admit that even he contradicts himself and changes his opinion to not follow trends. Example: he says the 720s is perfect in other videos, all the car you need. Then says the Pista is too powerful.
A few years ago he wouldnt even mention a Scud in the same sentence as a Speciale (go look at his first review), now that everyone likes the Speciale, he prefers the Scud.
I love Chris Harris by the way. Been a fan for 6-7 years👍🏽
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His first review of the Scud here 13 years ago seems the same as it does today
Hmm after watching this, I think all you need if you're buying a new sports car is the cayman GT4 (as long as the exhaust sounds good) because anything more is too powerful to use. Maybe the 570s/600LT is the max.
Harpreet06 Exactly! The cayman GT4 is the perfect amount of power
And fun, nothing more is needed really...
Chris is like robert jr. ,he just say and does what he like
Dr.piston goals😎🤣
I agree, the Scud is a special car that gets overlooked.
They’re not ‘overlooked’ they’re overpriced in the resale market, compared to a 458.
As a rewatch this again after ages, I love the little "mhmm" that Chris does at 3:10, showing that he's not only a good speaker but also a good listener. An ability that's becoming a bit rare these days.
Yes! He choose the Scuderia. Drove it once and it is my favorite car.
Uh oh -- at about 4:00, Chris starts accidentally advocating for the MX-5. :D
Miata Is Always The Answer.
Lol. He couldn’t bring himself to mention the MX5 of course, so he mentioned the Lotus instead!
We’ve been down this rabbit hole. Had this conversation at work about car nowadays are way too crazy in terms of horsepower. And this electric age is going to throw us into another universe. Yes, bring back lower horsepower cars
That exhaust design on the 600LT, I am sold.
Well, I think the true competitor to the 488 Pista will be the LT variant of the McLaren 720S.
the_ enthusiast That’s what I tought the moment they started comparing them. At the end, the Pista has 110hp more than a 600LT, so not a fair battle in my opinion
Agreed!
More. More of this, please!
Kyle Boudreau yes!
He's probably still pissed at Ferrari for banning him from testing 😂
james dugher maybe heheh
He’s still a Ferrari CUSTOMER, so there’s that...
There are a few really good car journalists. And then there is Chris Harris.
HeadPack true!
I'd love to hear Chris Harris' thoughts on Gordon Murray's new T.50 supercar. It looks and sounds AMAZING.
The fan suction concept is interesting... Imagine downforce which is ALWAYS there even at low speed. Must be a crazy feeling.
This is the Chris Harris we want and need, not the clowny Chris Harris in the previous season of Top Gear. He speaks way too intelligently about cars and car stuff to be relegated to a plucky side kick.
Absolutely. The BBC wanted to replicate the trio dynamic. So they brought an arrogant American and a loud annoying DJ thinking: "Yes... this will work!". It didn't.
Chris Harris is a breath of fresh air. If the BBC let him be himself, he will do a proper show. Just let the star shine by itself!
Oh wow. Chris Harris keeping it real and good.
This was an awesome little segment! Highly love and respect both presenters, their work and opinions!
And as he said in the beginning, the Gt2 RS just is the best for everything. Incredibly fast and still got every day use capabilities ! Just gotta love the Gt2RS also for its simplicity and brilliant handling.
Wood Street And what did he say bout 600lt since you were listening.
True Porsche spirit, hell yes!
Anyone that chooses a McLaren over a Ferrari loses all credibility
vinnyvasquez Well, it depends:)
Well, depends if you're posing or driving. I've had 10 Ferraris and still own two, but my latest car is a 600lt. I'm a driver, not a poser, and the 600lt is the better, more enjoyable car. And regardless of the power difference, I'd take it over a 720s at the same price (I did, so no bs here). What you need to realize is that when people are regularly driving these cars, they are judging in a far more subtle and nuanced manner than any 5 minute TH-cam blurb or Road and Driver Trend magazine article can capture. And they are probably not 14.
Chris Harris is the only reason I still watch this show. He’s a true car guy! Great job! Really like the honesty
chris harris is an honest man, i do feel like brits always have a inclination to want a McLaren.
It's the same reason why us Americans prefer a Ford GT even though it lacks in straight line speed compared to its rivals.
Brits were already in a luxury position with their performance car market but struck really lucky with McLaren going big.
I'm not feeling the Ford GT. Too derivative, forcefully exclusive, overpriced for its capability and real world practicality. A 720S at half price will slap it while holding not just its handbag, but its frigging suitcases.
The only twp countries that need to be really proud or deserve to show is the Sweden and Germany, honestly what the Swedish have done with their Volvo cars and their koenigsegg cars is beyond belief, like 1300+ from 5.0 V8 and the results speak for themselves, now that's engineering at its finest, and as for Germany well their cars have been the best especially the E30 being the most beautiful car ever made on this planet honestly even by today's standards it's such a beautiful car I can't think of any car that it I had all the wealth of the world that I'd chose over the E30 man those days were the best and the best thing is the Germans are still great with their new Audi's and mercs and BMW's
@Abraham Lincoln
That is not true at all. Most Brits seem to favor brands like Ferrari, Porsche and Lamboghini.
Americans do not prefer a ford gt tf? probably the last car i’d choose
My man! Love hearing him talk about cars, sit next to cars, driving the hell out of cars, basically anything to do with Chris Harris I'd watch. BTW, I bought my M2 because of his review of it. It totally sold me and I of course, have not been disappointed.
He took a swipe at James May even though May watches Harris’s car reviews
Chris, Jack, and Jonny Smith is your winning TG Ticket.
If there is someone who could bring Top Gear to level up with the grand tour, Chris Harris is the one :)
I love the scuderia. Always had a soft spot for that car
Why would anybody dislike this video? Probably environmentalists. This is knowledge, truth and professionalism on cars at its best. Chris for President!
Really licking the discussion, doesn't sound scripted and has some actual debating with differing opinions :)
This is what Top Gear should be, strip it back, and focus on the cars again before building back up. Chris Harris on cars is one of my fav car shows. Top gear should be authentic to the presenters and not to the old ones. :)
Because, I was in High School at the time of the Challenge Stradale that’s the one that calls my attention. But, I really do wonder how awesome of a car it really would be now a days?
if Top Gear was just Chris Harris by himself for an entire season with random cameos by other car people I think that would be the ultimate version of the new Top Gear....he's so honest, so knowledgeable and always has interesting things to say! .... also side note i agree 100% the Scuderia is the right one to drive home
Chris Harris is so much more knowledgeable than anyone is in the room but so easy to listen too 👍
Chris Harris should have ALWAYS been the head of the Clarkson less era of top gear. The only proven presenter on the level of the legendary Three.
Kelvin Webster That’s correct!
Wow, so cool to know that Harris also prefers the Scud. That and actually f430 are the best sounding modern v8 Ferraris. I feel that the sound has much more character than 360/458.
However the 355 is the daddy🔥
Idk that 458 sound is amazing but modern ferraris sound a bit boring
Chris Harris is one of the best on camera talents! He is just brilliant and so knowledgeable, on top of being an exceptional driver/racer/auto journalist. He’s the gear head you want to sit and have a beer with after a day of driving great cars!
Chris is the best in the business, he has the knowledge and driving ability to match.
So glad he was honest and didn’t act fanboy
We really need a new "Elise moment"!
but I fear we are not going to have it...
There have been a few similar moments in recent years though. Toyota GT86 first comes to mind. And, I don't want to big up my own pride and joy, but the Abarth 500/595 is also testament of how small engine on a micro car gives bonkers performance and massive fun.
@@leiya107 yeeeeeees but no one of them has been made by a real sports car brand, not even the 4C...
This should have been on the telly programme, proper car talk
Gad Jules yep deserves a teli programme for itself
Chris Harris is the man, great driver and really knows his stuff.
Still I don't like the fact that you compare pista to 600LT rather then 720s and then you just say that it's too fast to compare it to pista🤷🏻♂️
If you haven't read Chris's article on Ferrari and their politics, I highly recommend reading it! Puts the Ferrari came with 5 technicians part into context.
"Must devalue it if Jimmy's got one" - hah, good one.
I agree they lost the point ,sounds like Gordan the saviour Murray is working on just the right car. Power for power sake , we need pure driving and gorgeous looks back . Time will judge these cars correctly , feeling they will not be the cars truly remembered.
Great commentary by Chris Harris!!!
This is what we want to see and hear... a real honest conversation about cars ..no silly childish "carry on cars" games ..... Chris harris 1st class this is what top gear should be or end it and just have chris harris on cars on TV
Mr. Harris showcasing massive balls here again. What he says at the beginning about Ferrari showing up to the test with 5 engineers/mechanics to prep the car for the track and his comparison to Porsche is EXACTLY what got him shunned by Ferrari years ago. This honesty is much, much appreciated.
There's a new "Lotus Elise" moment... It's called the Alpine
I expected him to mention the Alpine at that point. He loves it and keeps saying how great it is.
Lotus makes the best fun and driver's cars in the industry. Too bad Lotus is so underrated.
McLaren has a lot of Lotus DNA with the engineers that have bled across those companies. Steering and general road feel is so completely refined in both of these brands.
What ever happened to showing the lap times of all the cars???????
I love this man, he clearly knows his craft and he very well knows that the driving experience is always better than any fancy stuff the car can offer, music in my ears to listen to that in this era of bonkers HP and crazy computers with forgiving driving assists.
Cars are getting faster and faster, the roads remain the same
Shaiful Othman We need to take inspiration from Germany on how to solve the problem with speed limits;)
*I agree with the point Chris is making .. Just too much power that you can't use unless you have an autobahn to yourself*
Proper car show now.
Love hearing Chris Harris’s proper honest opionions
Chris Harris .... what a breath of fresh air!
Love his work .... the passion.
You cant compare the two. Mclaren 600LT has much less power than the Ferrari 488 Pista and is significantly cheaper. Bring the 720S and then see whats faster.
Chris and James are probably the last true "down to earth" sense talkers of anything auto related.
I really enjoy Chris Harris also. Great bloke, I guess that's how they say it in the UK.
toyota/subaru 86.. alfa 4c.. (sometimes lotus) those slower cars are the funnest cars; to me
How are these BOTH guys not in the current top gear trio? How is chris the only one here
Why is Jack Rix not a presenter on the Top Gear TV Show, he is an incredible automotive journalist he drives the hell out of some of the most exotic cars in the world and he already works on the Top Gear magazine and web series ...???
Exceeding well done Mr Harris. Feel is king.
Please please please let this Chris Harris present Top Gear, stop giving him scripts and forcing him to be funny, let the man be himself, his technical knowledge and in depth feedback is what we want! His TH-cam videos are spot on, actually reviewing the car, it's good and bad points!
800 LT will be one hell of a beast!
Chris is the best, keep up the content, we’ll be watching
Totally agree with Chris, cars going forward are about the emotion of driving and how the car makes you feel..most of my collection are last NA’s with manual gearboxes or at least NA’s😎
i wonder if chris knows there is a company doing manual conversions for the scuderias.
Icky woah that’s cool
Could listen to Chris talk about cars all day. Wish we had a podcast/news video that was just Chris Harris discussing different car topics with other car guys.
Hasta La Pista, baby....
It sounds like the argument with yourself....when you are picking a 600cc supersport vs a 1000cc+ superbike...lolz
With an extra zero on that pricetag though 😅
Its hilarious to see Top Gear outlasting The Grand Tour. Shows how much effort the BBC puts into these shows.
Jack should get more screen time with Chris! It is amazing to see two knowledgeable car guys having a real conversation, more of this please!
I would have loved to have seen Chris working with the original top gear crew 👌🏻
ThunderMk2 No doubt that would be cool to see