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  • @gabethomas8123
    @gabethomas8123 5 лет назад +1254

    this generation of top gear seems to have finally found it's unique voice. Chris Harris when he's being himself is brilliant.

    • @kjusn
      @kjusn 5 лет назад +4

      it needs some time for them to get along together

    • @smythrich
      @smythrich 5 лет назад +42

      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.

    • @leoa4c
      @leoa4c 5 лет назад +3

      Exactly. Hes the only one on the level of the "last trio".

    • @SteveBUK73
      @SteveBUK73 5 лет назад +5

      Agreed. Much prefer him in his RUclips form 😎

    • @stevewhite1377
      @stevewhite1377 5 лет назад +2

      Couldn’t agree more watched the first series and it was like the old top gear but not trying to be old top gear finally top gear is back

  • @guydudley9705
    @guydudley9705 5 лет назад +651

    Netflix need to fund “Chris Harris on Cars”

    • @kennethgithinji5631
      @kennethgithinji5631 5 лет назад +3

      More likes to this

    • @cars4us217
      @cars4us217 5 лет назад +2

      Guy Dudley True! That would be awesome!

    • @realitychecks2920
      @realitychecks2920 5 лет назад +1

      Well said!!!

    • @phantom2k10
      @phantom2k10 5 лет назад +2

      Let's make this happen

    • @herberthans7015
      @herberthans7015 5 лет назад +1

      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.

  • @sisloan
    @sisloan 5 лет назад +1863

    Chris Harris...the last honest man in car tv.

    • @pereira.marcus
      @pereira.marcus 5 лет назад +24

      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.

    • @r8malooman
      @r8malooman 5 лет назад +142

      @@pereira.marcus you have no idea what you're talking about

    • @pereira.marcus
      @pereira.marcus 5 лет назад +12

      r8malooman Top Gear was never a program about cars, that is the problem. That is why is so boring nowadays.

    • @PerplexedPhoton
      @PerplexedPhoton 5 лет назад +32

      @@pereira.marcus 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.

    • @iHaveTheDocuments
      @iHaveTheDocuments 5 лет назад +36

      @@pereira.marcus Clarkson is an entertainer first and Cris is a race car driver first. So your point is moot.

  • @Weekend443845
    @Weekend443845 5 лет назад +310

    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 👍.

    • @cars4us217
      @cars4us217 5 лет назад +1

      Weekend443845 exactly! This is what the community lacks, more honesty! Chris, thank you!

  • @mickbloemendal6724
    @mickbloemendal6724 5 лет назад +475

    Chris is just the best out there at the moment

    • @gwcrispi
      @gwcrispi 5 лет назад +9

      Even James May said he's the best automotive journalist (outside of the trio, who are more entertainment these days.)

    • @Duncan94
      @Duncan94 5 лет назад +16

      @@gwcrispi Chris has been the best out there for years.

    • @mickbloemendal6724
      @mickbloemendal6724 5 лет назад +18

      @jon doe Haha not very knowledgeable, that's a good one😂

    • @leoa4c
      @leoa4c 5 лет назад

      @@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!

    • @LorenzoClara97
      @LorenzoClara97 5 лет назад +2

      Him and catchpole

  • @zacs8654
    @zacs8654 5 лет назад +417

    Netflix, give Chris Harris a god damn job!

    • @Cloxxki
      @Cloxxki 5 лет назад +5

      Same carte blanche Amazon gave the middle aged three.

    • @JeanPaulConnock
      @JeanPaulConnock 5 лет назад +3

      Chris is also middle aged -- the GT boys are a bit past that, for the most part. But yes -- Chris needs the same opportunity.

    • @F1ll1nTh3Blanks
      @F1ll1nTh3Blanks 5 лет назад +7

      Harris and Guy and Catchpole. That's a trio befitting and better arguably than the current trio.

    • @LorenzoClara97
      @LorenzoClara97 5 лет назад

      @@F1ll1nTh3Blanks Chris and Catchpole would be' a dream

    • @cars4us217
      @cars4us217 5 лет назад

      That’s what I’m thinking, Netflix come on!

  • @feke5987
    @feke5987 5 лет назад +129

    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”

  • @MonsterMick
    @MonsterMick 5 лет назад +380

    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.

    • @rickd8979
      @rickd8979 5 лет назад +7

      @@mahamed92
      You missed the point

    • @jaminthomas
      @jaminthomas 5 лет назад +7

      @@rickd8979 Exactly! The point Chris is making flew right over his head 😉.

    • @neilk22
      @neilk22 5 лет назад +17

      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.

    • @Tonykallumkal
      @Tonykallumkal 5 лет назад +7

      It's as simple as Chris mentioned. Mostly companies like Bosch or Continental develop and calibrate the software for the OEMs.

    • @F1ll1nTh3Blanks
      @F1ll1nTh3Blanks 5 лет назад +3

      @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.

  • @LethalJizzle
    @LethalJizzle 5 лет назад +163

    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 RUclips.

    • @s.baldrick3807
      @s.baldrick3807 5 лет назад +13

      Article for those interested - jalopnik.com/how-ferrari-spins-5760248

    • @deezknuts07
      @deezknuts07 5 лет назад +2

      Wow. Didnt know that.

    • @alexbelmonte4581
      @alexbelmonte4581 5 лет назад +4

      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.

    • @juzoli
      @juzoli 5 лет назад +3

      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.

    • @LethalJizzle
      @LethalJizzle 5 лет назад +7

      @@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.

  • @Trap_Blake
    @Trap_Blake 5 лет назад +284

    God I love Chris Harris. He could make a video about a 2 CV and it would be interesting.
    Oh yeah.... he did!!

    • @jeroenvaneekeres9339
      @jeroenvaneekeres9339 5 лет назад +2

      He already did.

    • @Trap_Blake
      @Trap_Blake 5 лет назад +6

      @@jeroenvaneekeres9339 I stated that he did lol

    • @adamthompson4072
      @adamthompson4072 5 лет назад +5

      I loved it when he did the 2CV. Just his pure unadulterated glee when he was driving it at its limits

    • @leez20letcorsa
      @leez20letcorsa 5 лет назад +1

      He has a 2cv listen to his podcasts they’re brilliant

    • @cars4us217
      @cars4us217 5 лет назад

      🤣🤣👍 right

  • @sampatankar1977
    @sampatankar1977 5 лет назад +63

    This is the Chris Harris I loved from his early RUclips days!

    • @cars4us217
      @cars4us217 5 лет назад

      Sam Patankar true! Bring back the (g)old days!

  • @esmo6341
    @esmo6341 5 лет назад +85

    the 430 Scuderia is an amazing car! Especially in red

    • @tedtheturbot
      @tedtheturbot 5 лет назад

      '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)

    • @alim8362
      @alim8362 5 лет назад +5

      16M scuderia in yellow is cool to

    • @baddazzgarage2953
      @baddazzgarage2953 5 лет назад +1

      @@tedtheturbot simply correct 😉

    • @cars4us217
      @cars4us217 5 лет назад

      Esmo I agree with you. Still, I think I’d go for the Speciale instead, kinda prefer the look of it!

    • @TooManyChoices1
      @TooManyChoices1 5 лет назад

      Cars4Us
      Not for a daily driver or on public roads lol.

  • @dragospahontu
    @dragospahontu 5 лет назад +134

    When is Chris Harris coming back to the Joe Rogan podcast !

    • @KRBY555
      @KRBY555 5 лет назад

      he has his own now

    • @dragospahontu
      @dragospahontu 5 лет назад

      @@KRBY555 where

    • @KRBY555
      @KRBY555 5 лет назад

      Dragos Pahontu called collecting cars

    • @dragospahontu
      @dragospahontu 5 лет назад

      @@KRBY555 Yeah but he isn't the one being asked.
      Plus nothing beats a Joe Rogan podcast.

    • @dragospahontu
      @dragospahontu 5 лет назад

      @@KRBY555 Thx for telling me anyway I didn't know about it.

  • @aheslam93
    @aheslam93 5 лет назад +11

    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👍🏽

    • @2006Vantage
      @2006Vantage 3 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/tYDY-1RAFrk/видео.html
      His first review of the Scud here 13 years ago seems the same as it does today

  • @jonnyb2532
    @jonnyb2532 5 лет назад +11

    Chris is spot on . . . as usual! The Lotus Elise is hard to beat for fun driving.

  • @atheosxgaming
    @atheosxgaming 5 лет назад +6

    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.

  • @murdoch9106
    @murdoch9106 5 лет назад +8

    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.

  • @TedwardDrives
    @TedwardDrives 5 лет назад +1

    Love that the gas lid is popped in the B Roll! @0:46

  • @markuks
    @markuks 5 лет назад +21

    "James May's got one of those, so no" lol

    • @cars4us217
      @cars4us217 5 лет назад +2

      markuks sounds like Clarkson said that🤣

  • @advancedinstructor
    @advancedinstructor 5 лет назад +5

    Amazing to see an honest, intelligent and knowledgeable conversation about the motor industry. Finally some talent on Top Gear!

    • @gmain1977
      @gmain1977 2 месяца назад

      This is Top Gear the magazine

  • @TechReviewInsider
    @TechReviewInsider 5 лет назад +57

    Chris is like robert jr. ,he just say and does what he like

    • @cars4us217
      @cars4us217 5 лет назад +1

      Dr.piston goals😎🤣

  • @ptaniful
    @ptaniful 5 лет назад +7

    I can listen to Chris Harris talk his mind for hours, he’s so damn good.

  • @sebarosca
    @sebarosca 5 лет назад +23

    Chris just got properly pissed with Ferrari AGAIN for using technicians to do a Production Car lap time, and he's right about it!

    • @gx-hu7eq
      @gx-hu7eq 5 лет назад +1

      **right

    • @ApfelNicknack
      @ApfelNicknack 5 лет назад +6

      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.

    • @Zanpaa
      @Zanpaa 5 лет назад

      @@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.

    • @cars4us217
      @cars4us217 5 лет назад

      Sebastian Rosca yes, Ferrari’s reputation will suffer

  • @TheJStoney
    @TheJStoney 5 лет назад +4

    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.

  • @farmerjae443
    @farmerjae443 2 года назад +1

    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

  • @macmac4059
    @macmac4059 5 лет назад +27

    that's exactly right.. the world is crazy for speed. Speed that you can NOT use on the road. useless

  • @ThomasMichaelTX
    @ThomasMichaelTX 5 лет назад +6

    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!

  • @richardchu109
    @richardchu109 5 лет назад +9

    I agree, the Scud is a special car that gets overlooked.

    • @MichaelJames-lz7ni
      @MichaelJames-lz7ni 4 года назад

      They’re not ‘overlooked’ they’re overpriced in the resale market, compared to a 458.

  • @woodstreet8214
    @woodstreet8214 5 лет назад +15

    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.

    • @marvistv6551
      @marvistv6551 5 лет назад +4

      Wood Street And what did he say bout 600lt since you were listening.

    • @cars4us217
      @cars4us217 5 лет назад +1

      True Porsche spirit, hell yes!

  • @venom5809
    @venom5809 5 лет назад +135

    "I'm not saying Ferrari cheated", wink wink, yeah I am. LOL 😂

    • @dexxboii3080
      @dexxboii3080 5 лет назад +17

      Ferrari press car power 💪 lol

    • @cars4us217
      @cars4us217 5 лет назад

      venom5809 One and only Chris Harris🤪

    • @gcscr
      @gcscr 5 лет назад +31

      He should talk about how McLaren almost got banned from F1 for stealing Ferrari’s data...🤫

    • @MrSaintRaptor
      @MrSaintRaptor 5 лет назад +2

      Ferrari has a great tradition with building sport cars and motorsport. And they have an even bigger tradition with giving the press tinkered cars :=)

    • @carlosmartinez3020
      @carlosmartinez3020 5 лет назад +9

      @@gcscr once again the Great British people are too proud to admit any wrong doing.

  • @Harpreet06
    @Harpreet06 5 лет назад +4

    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.

    • @cars4us217
      @cars4us217 5 лет назад

      Harpreet06 Exactly! The cayman GT4 is the perfect amount of power
      And fun, nothing more is needed really...

  • @longtailgt
    @longtailgt Год назад

    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.

  • @fablodibongo1150
    @fablodibongo1150 5 лет назад +4

    for the ferrari technicians thing :
    the car is called the pista, it's a track focused car you buy to do laptimes. I can't see why it's wrong to bring some technicians to prepare the car for the track.
    Mclaren should have do the same
    and Porsche and Lamborghini do the same on the Nurburgring.

  • @idventure6036
    @idventure6036 5 лет назад +3

    Yes! He choose the Scuderia. Drove it once and it is my favorite car.

  • @Sp3z
    @Sp3z 5 лет назад

    Really licking the discussion, doesn't sound scripted and has some actual debating with differing opinions :)

  • @ChhanaChhakchhuak
    @ChhanaChhakchhuak 5 лет назад +1

    If there is someone who could bring Top Gear to level up with the grand tour, Chris Harris is the one :)

  • @KCJbomberFTW
    @KCJbomberFTW 4 года назад +1

    What ever happened to showing the lap times of all the cars???????

  • @Abrohammm
    @Abrohammm 5 лет назад +9

    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.

    • @Cloxxki
      @Cloxxki 5 лет назад +1

      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.

    • @carlosmartinez3020
      @carlosmartinez3020 5 лет назад

      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

    • @TheTmat007
      @TheTmat007 4 года назад +1

      @Abraham Lincoln
      That is not true at all. Most Brits seem to favor brands like Ferrari, Porsche and Lamboghini.

    • @aramisgaston6922
      @aramisgaston6922 4 года назад

      Americans do not prefer a ford gt tf? probably the last car i’d choose

  • @WhisxBeerus
    @WhisxBeerus 5 лет назад +3

    I'd love to hear Chris Harris' thoughts on Gordon Murray's new T.50 supercar. It looks and sounds AMAZING.

    • @Chrissy-H
      @Chrissy-H 5 лет назад

      The fan suction concept is interesting... Imagine downforce which is ALWAYS there even at low speed. Must be a crazy feeling.

  • @JeanPaulConnock
    @JeanPaulConnock 5 лет назад +6

    Uh oh -- at about 4:00, Chris starts accidentally advocating for the MX-5. :D

    • @38tech
      @38tech 5 лет назад +2

      Miata Is Always The Answer.

    • @humphreychiu
      @humphreychiu 5 лет назад +4

      Lol. He couldn’t bring himself to mention the MX5 of course, so he mentioned the Lotus instead!

  • @GPN0820BOSTON
    @GPN0820BOSTON 5 лет назад +8

    More. More of this, please!

  • @DonLee1980
    @DonLee1980 5 лет назад +3

    Oh wow. Chris Harris keeping it real and good.

  • @matrobroberts916
    @matrobroberts916 5 лет назад +7

    Chris Harris is the man, great driver and really knows his stuff.

  • @mansorer5388
    @mansorer5388 5 лет назад

    Chris Harris is the only reason I still watch this show. He’s a true car guy! Great job! Really like the honesty

  • @waboom1999
    @waboom1999 5 лет назад

    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.

  • @toivonencresto
    @toivonencresto 5 лет назад +1

    360 cs is the purest of all of them.

  • @mtam203
    @mtam203 5 лет назад +1

    This was an awesome little segment! Highly love and respect both presenters, their work and opinions!

  • @andrewipp426
    @andrewipp426 5 лет назад

    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!

  • @lchan1977
    @lchan1977 8 месяцев назад

    That exhaust design on the 600LT, I am sold.

  • @rubengardiner1046
    @rubengardiner1046 2 года назад +1

    My dream car is a 430 Scuderia.... he's just like me lol

  • @NafaratMiyaMiya
    @NafaratMiyaMiya 5 лет назад

    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

  • @MrAcc45
    @MrAcc45 5 лет назад +2

    Hasta La Pista, baby....

  • @madhavisingh9046
    @madhavisingh9046 5 лет назад +4

    Well, I think the true competitor to the 488 Pista will be the LT variant of the McLaren 720S.

    • @cars4us217
      @cars4us217 5 лет назад +1

      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

    • @gqa9419
      @gqa9419 5 лет назад

      Agreed!

  • @WarriorsPhoto
    @WarriorsPhoto 5 лет назад +1

    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?

  • @Jackj28
    @Jackj28 5 лет назад +2

    I love the scuderia. Always had a soft spot for that car

  • @scyven1
    @scyven1 4 года назад

    Chris Harris is so much more knowledgeable than anyone is in the room but so easy to listen too 👍

  • @BorjaOjeda
    @BorjaOjeda 5 лет назад

    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.

  • @HeadPack
    @HeadPack 5 лет назад +1

    There are a few really good car journalists. And then there is Chris Harris.

  • @67Bigsby
    @67Bigsby 5 лет назад +1

    Great commentary by Chris Harris!!!

  • @abc20002koonrsr
    @abc20002koonrsr 5 лет назад +5

    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.

  • @emrekaya9765
    @emrekaya9765 5 лет назад

    Love hearing Chris Harris’s proper honest opionions

  • @HG504X
    @HG504X 5 лет назад

    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.

  • @kelvinwebster521
    @kelvinwebster521 5 лет назад +3

    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.

    • @cars4us217
      @cars4us217 5 лет назад

      Kelvin Webster That’s correct!

  • @santi3991
    @santi3991 5 лет назад

    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.

  • @rob.halpin
    @rob.halpin 4 года назад

    Chris, Jack, and Jonny Smith is your winning TG Ticket.

  • @kevinfromsales6842
    @kevinfromsales6842 5 лет назад +1

    Chris is just the best. I died laughing when he roasted James May!

  • @camliv78
    @camliv78 5 лет назад

    Chris Harris .... what a breath of fresh air!
    Love his work .... the passion.

  • @cubix626
    @cubix626 5 лет назад

    the transparency and showing viewers the behind the scenes (cough ferrari cough) is really refreshing, a good pair to the scripted nature of top gear

  • @MrSuperrajab
    @MrSuperrajab 5 лет назад +3

    toyota/subaru 86.. alfa 4c.. (sometimes lotus) those slower cars are the funnest cars; to me

  • @Littlegreenlightweight
    @Littlegreenlightweight 5 лет назад

    Chris and James are probably the last true "down to earth" sense talkers of anything auto related.

  • @christianodornatore5602
    @christianodornatore5602 5 лет назад +2

    Yes Chris you are so right! “We need another Lotus Elise moment“!

    • @SteveBUK73
      @SteveBUK73 5 лет назад

      Yep Agreed, Alpine, for example, should be applauded for going down the light weight route rather than chasing top trumps numbers. I'd love to see what Ferrari could do if they put there mind to it.

    • @richardneall
      @richardneall 5 лет назад

      Christiano Dörnatore I completely agree but the problem is, 95% of people who can afford these supercars, are showoffs who just want to tell their mates how much HP they have. They are never going to drive them properly so simply won’t get excited about the wonder that is driving a super lite, mid powered car. Power will continue to rise until there’s a ban IMO.

  • @fmc7209
    @fmc7209 5 лет назад +1

    Okay guys make more of this please

  • @willlomas6707
    @willlomas6707 4 года назад +2

    He took a swipe at James May even though May watches Harris’s car reviews

  • @googleuser-th5hu
    @googleuser-th5hu 5 лет назад +1

    *I agree with the point Chris is making .. Just too much power that you can't use unless you have an autobahn to yourself*

  • @whiners131
    @whiners131 4 года назад

    Its hilarious to see Top Gear outlasting The Grand Tour. Shows how much effort the BBC puts into these shows.

  • @Luis9933
    @Luis9933 5 лет назад

    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!

  • @JohnMcFaddenx
    @JohnMcFaddenx 5 лет назад +6

    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.

    • @leoa4c
      @leoa4c 5 лет назад +1

      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!

  • @TJSaw
    @TJSaw 5 лет назад

    I could listen to Chris Harris talk about cars all day. Brilliant presenter.

  • @JC-gy5bh
    @JC-gy5bh 5 лет назад

    Why would anybody dislike this video? Probably environmentalists. This is knowledge, truth and professionalism on cars at its best. Chris for President!

  • @lesliewoodcock5880
    @lesliewoodcock5880 3 года назад

    Exceeding well done Mr Harris. Feel is king.

  • @Workmusic1988
    @Workmusic1988 5 лет назад

    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. :)

  • @pese83
    @pese83 5 лет назад

    In the past Mclaren has not only brought technicians, but has even been on the track for months before making time .....
    "On 10 July 2011, the MP4-12C set the third fastest lap around Top Gear's test track, posting a time of 1 minute and 16.2 seconds.[25] The car was developed and tested by McLaren on the Top Gear test track as part of their product development, long before its appearance on the show. "

  • @gadjules7334
    @gadjules7334 5 лет назад +1

    This should have been on the telly programme, proper car talk

    • @cars4us217
      @cars4us217 5 лет назад

      Gad Jules yep deserves a teli programme for itself

  • @bushwood1676
    @bushwood1676 5 лет назад

    Chris is the best, deserves this platform

  • @KaPzLok
    @KaPzLok 5 лет назад +18

    It sounds like the argument with yourself....when you are picking a 600cc supersport vs a 1000cc+ superbike...lolz

    • @coscorrodrift
      @coscorrodrift 5 лет назад +1

      With an extra zero on that pricetag though 😅

  • @Scarden-Index
    @Scarden-Index 4 месяца назад

    Chris is the best in the business, he has the knowledge and driving ability to match.

  • @BK_711_
    @BK_711_ 5 лет назад +2

    Chris is the best, keep up the content, we’ll be watching

  • @burrogrande
    @burrogrande 5 лет назад +2

    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🔥

    • @specialperson170
      @specialperson170 5 лет назад

      Idk that 458 sound is amazing but modern ferraris sound a bit boring

  • @NANGSGARAGE
    @NANGSGARAGE 5 лет назад

    Chris Harris is the man!

  • @migjpulgar
    @migjpulgar 5 лет назад

    The 430 scuderia is brilliant, i find that the design is timeless, doesn't seem as old as it is, and i love that about it

  • @robt8620
    @robt8620 5 лет назад

    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

  • @spooler7828
    @spooler7828 5 лет назад +1

    I really enjoy Chris Harris also. Great bloke, I guess that's how they say it in the UK.

  • @davidmoore5822
    @davidmoore5822 5 лет назад

    "Gone bonkers" Spot on Chris, lightweight roadsters are the pinnacle of driving pleasure. Throw in a mid engine and you've got it all.

  • @shaesnell3938
    @shaesnell3938 5 лет назад +1

    Loving the new line up boys. Lots of energy, lots of fun!

  • @markhumberstone7068
    @markhumberstone7068 5 лет назад

    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😎

  • @SB-vb8ch
    @SB-vb8ch 5 лет назад

    Finally somebody said what many have been thinking & also rationally justified it! Top bloke & clearly has a much wider & deeper grasp of the real automotive industry. Very good indeed & so much better when he isn't forced to act.

  • @merryequipment
    @merryequipment 3 года назад

    Strong opinions! I love it 🤩

  • @jamiea8318
    @jamiea8318 2 года назад

    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.

  • @spoots1234
    @spoots1234 5 лет назад +2

    "Must devalue it if Jimmy's got one" - hah, good one.

  • @keithcoutinho95
    @keithcoutinho95 5 лет назад +32

    Pls compare 720s with pista.Both are sexy beast 🔥🔥🔥

    • @kasparmarcusson7993
      @kasparmarcusson7993 5 лет назад +1

      Not comparable

    • @1x5.22
      @1x5.22 5 лет назад

      @@kasparmarcusson7993 no but the 750lt is 600lt doesn't compare to pista bc it's the baby McLaren while the pista isn't the baby Ferrari it has the same power of 720 0-60 top speed etc can't compare

    • @cars4us217
      @cars4us217 5 лет назад

      Keith Coutinho a drag race would be fun;)

    • @Marcusb338
      @Marcusb338 5 лет назад

      Kaspar Marcusson how? Same power, the 720s actually has more power and weighs less. And the 650s was released same time as the 488, so really the 675lt is the pista competitor