How did EVO record a 458 lap time of 1:14.2 on the same track? yea they tested it in dry conditions, but 30 seconds advantage? I don't know, by the way thank you a lot Chris for the amazing free videos! subscribed instantly
Lovely to see that you are now able to react yourself. Maybe (only if you want) you will now be able to react to viewers' questions? As long as it aren't too many of course ;-)
Those downshifts in the Ferrari sound incredible. I know you don't like the sound of Ferrari V8s that much Chris, but that may be one of the best noises I've ever heard.
Vittorio Mantovani I think Top Gear is too much of a show for Chris, he is one of the best car journalist, Top Gear presenters care most about making show, and are not even objective most of the times. May can't drive, Hammond is only kind off into cars and Clarkson is a very subjective wanna be good driver, drifting on a ''Top Gear Track'' which is half mile wide: Tiff, Plato, Chris, Jethro, Catchpole, ... are better by miles in my opinion.
Benedocta www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/2jbqdu/matt_farah_speaks_about_chris_harris_leaving_drive/ He's a twat. End of story. You don't push for a model because it is the, "next big thing," (how many times has he said that now?) and then leave the company because your ego is too large? He effectively killed the best auto channel on YT simply due to his ignorance. Not to mention people blab out, "Chris is a saint and fuck Drive for going to the pay model," when Chris is the one who pushed for it. Dumb ass needs to owe up to his mistake and fix it rather than run off and try to look like the good guy by saying, "My videos are now free guys! See! I am a good person!"
Love Chris's work and to say the 458 Speciale is my absolute dream car is a massive understatement!! did anyone else notice the bloopers in this film though??
Just one of the best enthusiast videos ever! Seeing these two, the epitome of pure enthusiast’s dreams, sliding around a track with that lighting. With Chris Harris, the epitome of enthusiast auto journalism. Gorgeous. Timeless. Epic.
You know what I loved about this video? You showed the cars going fast for a change, instead of just sideways all the time. I know people like sideways, but for the enthusiasts it is also dead exciting to see a car going fast.
Jethro & Chris need a show together. They're by far the best RUclips auto reviewers. Matt is good too. But I don't see him leaving Drive. And he already has smoking tire
Trygve Germo fuck top gear! most overrated thing nowadays... they stopped bringing fresh material a long time ago, chris fucked them up with things like the f40 and f50 episode, or the one with the singer porsche, or the pagani huayra or the glorious driving of the p1 spitting fire like a torch, thats just what petrolheads need! also every video actually... not putting any money more on top gear...!
Alex Zevallos imagine jethro, chris, harry metcalfe and steve sutcliffe togheter in a show... it'll ne nuts! maybe spinelli being high and talking philosophically about the culture and bringing on cool guests as always...
- Written and Presented by Chris Harris. - Filmed and Edited by Neil Carey. Two guys made one of the best reviews ever. This is what I call talented people.
Can I just say that it is a thrill to have you back and accessible, proper access to your videos for us Europeans surely was missed. Many things can be said about the Porsche and Ferrari rivalry, both companies makes fantastic cars which in turn creates hordes of passionate fans and one day in a somewhat distant future there will be an epic celebration of the 100th year of this rivalry - what a video that will be :) The one thing I do admire about the Porsche line of cars is how they manage to stay true to the origin with every new iteration of the cars, yet each new car looks more modern than the one it replaces, that to me really is an achievement. Thank you for being back and thank you for a great video.
Love your passion, enthusiasm, knowledge, and desire to share your fantastic life with us! Cheers to u mate! You're doing a bang up job! Every show is just....MEGA!
Two things: 1) This video is a nice balance between indulgent and informative thanks to the lap times at the end. I suppose it's similar to how your old EVO friends do things, but that's fine by me for comparison videos. 2) Chris, I've seen you tweet about money-making concerns. You know pay channels slash your viewership, but what about something like Patreon, where fans can donate a certain amount per video monthly in exchange for occasional rewards of your choosing? You'd get a guaranteed amount of money each time from those who enjoy your videos/opinions the most, without pissing off or otherwise alienating the rest of them who are more casual viewers. Some RUclipsrs have used it very effectively while keeping their actual channel free to make gaining new fans easier. I mention number 2 because pay YT channels will never be widely accepted. Whatever the marketing team says, there are many who just use this site to kill time, not as a serious print magazine or television replacement. At any rate, great video. Looking forward to more! You were always /DRIVE's main attraction for me.
And this is why Chris Harris is THE hot commodity in motoring journalism at the moment. As always Chris, your personality, skill and knowledge hit that perfect balance to create not only an entertaining but informative piece. Keep up the excellent work. As far as the cars go, I'm not a Ferrari fan but I desire that 458 like a needed organ transplant. But, if I had to choose, the GT3. Its 99% all the bells and whistles with out all the glitz and glam.
C'mon guys, give Chris some support. He's having to sell one of his cars and his motorbike to fund these videos. Give something back to him. Go to his Patron page.
Free videos are the way to go, voluntary donation is a valid option (for example, patreon). Congrats on starting this new project. Wish you all the luck and success.
mr harris and neil, my fascination with automobile machines and the sensations of piloting them is very much thanks to all your videos and enthusiasm. thank you very much.
Chris, Been a huge fan of yours since "How Ferrari Spins". That opinion piece woke me up and completely changed my perspective on auto-journalism. The integrity you carry is something all journalists, if not all of us, should strive for. Your reviews are the most entertaining and informative stuff out there for sports-car gearheads like us. Question: did Ferrari bring in a team of engineers to tune the Speciale to best conquer Anglesey? Question 2: how is your FF? Still great as a DD? Question 3: any thoughts on your next car? Regards, WW big CHOC fan
Chris, you deserve a TV show! Us and UK based. Phenomenal work once again! You destroy top gear in every sense. Maybe except for the comedic sense, but as a petrol head, this is what I live for! Keep it up!
Chris, you're amazing. I'd put you equal to my fav car program - Top Gear. You're a serious bloke with legit facts and a great commentary style. Top Gear is just a piss take with cars. Both amazing.
991 GT3 vs 458 Italia 991 GT3 RS vs 458 Speciale I think its amazing that a "regular" GT3 can level with a top-of-the-range Ferrari. Both amazing cars and the best verdict any true Journalist can give. Good job Chris Harris! Looking forward to more reviews!
In this track the Ferrari more power is almost useless. And there's something else important...the driver (Chris Harris has always been a Porsche pilot). In any case too easy to compare a car release now and the 458 "normal" (2009). 3 or 4 years in this area are an eternity.. So right use the Speciale. However not really miss much to the "new" 458.
lazios How many people are actually going to take a 250,000 pound Ferrari to a track? It is a trophy car to just show off. People who buy these cars usually crash them within 2-3 years, if so long. The Porsche is more user friendly. Its the all-rounder
Useless to talk... call "trofeo" a supercars that wins 24h and Le Mans series (not one time)... all tester (EVO, Autocar, Fifth and Top Gear) are agrees..458 is outstanding. Best engine NA.. Same for Speciale and again.. you call this car a "trofeo"? Mah..
I've done one of those Patreon accounts. No idea if it'll work, but as Britain's ailing supermarket giant says "Every little helps!" Here it is www.patreon.com/user?u=401656
Shivers ran down my spine as I watched this mega-stunning monstrous performance. Mindblowing cars, but I'd always say Porsche GT3, the badass that revs and revs, there is something so emotional about it. Thanks Chris for this masterpiece. Man, you rock!
I wonder what Chris would choose now that he's rewied the new Gt3 rs. I still would choose the yellow Speciale; that colour with the blue nart blows my mind!
Congratulations Chris you truly give the viewer the cense that they are experiencing the cars themselves good on you a scholar that can drive and talk car.
If it's your channel, please don't bleep the curses. It adds to the character, and little children don't understand and don't like these things that much. And yes: Adblock OFF
VirusTornado That's bullshit, it shows a lack of passion. Hey virus you might want an antibiotic, or a lobotomy, the choice is your's. Consult with your family.
Notice how the Porsche's wipers were on while the Ferrari's weren't. I'm guessing it was raining when the Porsche did its lap, while it wasn't when the Ferrari did its.
I Enjoy how you are excited to drive these cars. Giving praise to both and expressing how they each differ, being neither winner or loser, but both being Fantastic at what they do. Great Job. I will continue to watch and recommend.
***** He said he turned Adblocker ON just for Chris, which is a mean thing to say. He is just trying to spread hate. Pity to see that Chris Harris on Cars reacted to it. No shame on you, Chris! But you shouldn't pay any attention to those people, try to ignore the urge ;-).
Bartie96 Holy shit. I am such an idiot! Sooo sorry. I missread what that idiot said! Didn't even think someone could write something bad about Chris. Wow now I feel awful. Really sorry again.
***** +Bartie96 I'm soo sorry i was soo mean to Chris, you guys. I was just calling him out and it seems i touched a nerve there. Now i feel awful. Really sorry again, you guys. Me and my potty mouth.
Seb Lakefield I was not blaming you. Also, the amount of emotion in my comment is obviously pretty little. Please do not waste time on this negative energy you are filling yourself with.
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More than happy to do so for Chirs. Does he still receive the revenue if I click "Skip Ad" after watching the first five seconds or do I need the whole video to play? Cheers for all you do Chris.
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I don't know for you, but that GT3 still impresses me, especialy for the price!... can't wait for the RS version... would be astonishhhhhingggg... Great job Chris!
Chris Harris IS Cars!! No-one else makes you feel the nuances like Chris as he whips through corners on the edge of traction. Well done Chris and thank you.
I think a Porsche GT3 RS would fit much more into the comparison between those two. The Ferrari 458 Speciale is the top tier of the 458 series. (right now) And the GT3 isnt. It worries me even more that the Ferrari had such minimal advantage over the Porsche. In the video it seems that on the GT3 laptime chris had to be more careful because it was wetter on the surface. Im maybe wrong but, it seems like there is still no place for another competitor in the range of a GT3 (RS) and thats quiet sad in my opinion. :/
LOL the GT3 doesn't sound better than the 458 Speciale at all, it's the other way around. The 458 Speciale sounds just like every other Ferrari...heavenly.
All Ferraris have a dry sound, they are loud, but dry due to their flat crank configurations. The GT3 sounds more melodious, it sound like a V8 at low revs and like a superbike at high revs.
Maxawe Some Porsche sounds great, the 458 sounds great, Ferrari 6.3L V12 with aftermarket exhaust sounds INSANE. Only Porsche that compares at all is the Carrera
Quite glad I stumbled upon this, without Twitter I have had little info on your leaving Drive. Glad to see another classic Chris Harris video involving hooning some amazing cars around anglesey.
My opinion is just simple: Chris do exactly what all we like to do with cars who are not of our own property... and take money for that. Only from that view, Mr.Harris is a hero for me. Congratulations for all the videos, including some i don't like.
+RAJohnson713 There's some really stringent rules in the UK regarding max decibels not to be exceeded on track. It's a relevant comment regarding track day driving in England.
I never even noticed the change of t shirt colors. I was too focused on the cars and the narrative. :-) Guess I'll never make detective first grade. Awesome review on a gorgeous track. Even in crappy rain, Angelsey looks amazing!
People will bitch about the Speciale being double in price, but on the basis of depreciation alone, it is well worth it. The GT3 will depreciate quickly just like all 911s. The Speciale... will not. I doubt it will even depreciate at all. It's the ultimate version of the final naturally aspirated, mid-engine car that Ferrari will ever make. The Speciale will become a collector's car immediately.
Have you seen prices on the last GT3? Hardly what I would call depreciation. And the running costs of the Ferrari will be far higher. I agree that if one only does a couple thousand miles per year, the Ferrari will come out better in the long run. If you want to daily drive it, the Porsche would be the (much) lower cost option.
A 2008 GT3 in the U.S. has barely depreciated 25% of its value, given it has low miles on it. Can't really say the same for the 430. There are many reasons why mid engine v8 Ferraris can be better than GT3s/GT3 RSs, but depreciation just isn't one of them anymore.
JoeBlo2 Well, given the Speciale is an "end of an era" car for Ferrari, while the 991 GT3 is a "beginning of an era" car for Porsche, I wouldn't be surprised if the Speciale does hold its value better. But that's a matter of supply and demand that is only applicable to the Speciale. It's not likely an argument you can use with the next mid-engined Ferrari that's turbocharged.
Matthew Duncan - He has a bias against Ferrari in that regard. I don’t understand it. I’ve driven the 458 Speciale at full chat, if it sounds utterly, utterly epic. LOVE Chris, but he’s fucking miles off in that regard.
He always bashes Ferrari because he is biased with Mclarens and Porsches like in a more recent video he said he prefers a McLaren 600LT over a 488 Pista LMAO.
Chris, you and Top Gear are the greatest thing to come out of the UK since the Mclaren F1 and the Beatles, thank you for being the best car journalist on the face of planet Earth
Ferrari cannot hold a candle to Porsche. The 911 GT3 has 125hp less and is heavier than the 458 Speciale but is only 0.3 seconds slower on this track and 0.2 seconds slower on the Sachsenring. The 911 Turbo S has 45hp less and is much heavier than the 458 Speciale but is 0.3 faster on the Sachsenring. So, Ferraris track weapon cannot even beat Porsches plush gran turismo. A GT2 let alone a GT2 RS would just rape the Speciale.
pay attention to what you say! The ferrari has no turbo to give impetus in the car. how do you think the Ferrari will be faster than 991 Turbo S? moron
Dagda on that weather and with no traction control any cars can't hold a candle to a heavier 4 wheel drive car. I suppose you didn't watch the Evo times on this track, check them out the Porsche on the dry is seconds slower. Not to mention what kind of demolition it would be for for Porsche against this car on a drag race, 0-60's does not make a car better
Lorenzo Locchi Firstly, the GT3 is also 2-wheel-drive (it has 4-wheel-steering) and the test between Turbo S and Speciale on the Sachsenring was under dry conditions. Secondly, the GT3 is not the natural competitor of the Speciale. The GT2 RS is (power/price/overall concept). And given how close even the GT3 is to the Speciale, the GT2 RS will murder it.
Never tire of watching you have fun Chris, keep at it mate, PLEASE :) The F40/F50 vid you also did is a piece of motoring television history IMHO, just a quick word to say how epic that vid is.
Keep it up Chris I love the way you drive these type of cars. When you like come and give us a visit in Malta here you can find a lot of sick motorist's.
Always a video to come back to, these cars (at the very last intersection of analogue meets digital) plus THE journalist of that/this era are just compelling. They'll only become more special as more time passes by.
Chris Harris and Jethro Bovingdon would be the best dream team of car journalism in the history of mankind. Subbed instantly. I hope that this project will be successful. Good to have you back Chris.
Cheers for all the comments. That Ferrari in that weather was a bloody hand-full.
How did EVO record a 458 lap time of 1:14.2 on the same track? yea they tested it in dry conditions, but 30 seconds advantage? I don't know, by the way thank you a lot Chris for the amazing free videos! subscribed instantly
Great to have you back!! Cheers from Brazil!!
Lovely to see that you are now able to react yourself. Maybe (only if you want) you will now be able to react to viewers' questions? As long as it aren't too many of course ;-)
Omar Kawasmi Read the answers on my earlier comment, I asked it already and people answered :-).
Hey Chris! Love your clothes changing skills while drifting! I made my subscribtion as fast as you did this! lol
Those downshifts in the Ferrari sound incredible. I know you don't like the sound of Ferrari V8s that much Chris, but that may be one of the best noises I've ever heard.
Next few videos, in no particular order, are AMG GT S, Tuthill R GT 997 rally car, Supecharged Holden Maloo!
great review, as always ;) you' re so good you should work for top gear
And for the future the upcoming Cayman GT4 vs the 991 GT3 non RS ("balance vs traction")
Love your stuff!
The king of the internet has come back to us!! YES!!
Vittorio Mantovani I think Top Gear is too much of a show for Chris, he is one of the best car journalist, Top Gear presenters care most about making show, and are not even objective most of the times. May can't drive, Hammond is only kind off into cars and Clarkson is a very subjective wanna be good driver, drifting on a ''Top Gear Track'' which is half mile wide: Tiff, Plato, Chris, Jethro, Catchpole, ... are better by miles in my opinion.
Mate. Unbelievable to see you back in action!!!
You're a hero Chris, for leaving drive with their nonsense and starting your own channel!
The nonsense that he started and pushed for when everyone else said no? He's a twat if anything.
Doppelkupplung
Your comments really polute the internet lately.
kraenk12 I notice the same people everywhere as well. Just involved quite a bit.
Doppelkupplung Care to elaborate?
If not you're just a hater.
Benedocta www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/2jbqdu/matt_farah_speaks_about_chris_harris_leaving_drive/
He's a twat. End of story. You don't push for a model because it is the, "next big thing," (how many times has he said that now?) and then leave the company because your ego is too large? He effectively killed the best auto channel on YT simply due to his ignorance. Not to mention people blab out, "Chris is a saint and fuck Drive for going to the pay model," when Chris is the one who pushed for it. Dumb ass needs to owe up to his mistake and fix it rather than run off and try to look like the good guy by saying, "My videos are now free guys! See! I am a good person!"
Love Chris's work and to say the 458 Speciale is my absolute dream car is a massive understatement!! did anyone else notice the bloopers in this film though??
I drove the GT3 two weeks ago. It keeps me up at night, pure passion.
Just one of the best enthusiast videos ever! Seeing these two, the epitome of pure enthusiast’s dreams, sliding around a track with that lighting. With Chris Harris, the epitome of enthusiast auto journalism. Gorgeous. Timeless. Epic.
I love coming back to these old videos
I've never seen Chris this happy and excited when he was driving that Ferrari.
Chris Harris for Top Gear UK!!!
you are the best automotive journalistic out there!
Screw Top Gear, this is better and accessible in HD all around the world.
Fuck Top Gear. They are too old and too rich to provide 10 episodes a year.
Top Gear would water that shit down to appeal to a wider audience in an instant
Top Gear is entertaining, this is informativ, i like both, sry for my english
darek4488 Never thought someone could hate Top Gear. Clearly I was wrong.
Thank you, Chris! Between this and Harry's Garage my 2014 is ending on a very high note. Cheers!
You know what I loved about this video? You showed the cars going fast for a change, instead of just sideways all the time.
I know people like sideways, but for the enthusiasts it is also dead exciting to see a car going fast.
Jethro & Chris need a show together. They're by far the best RUclips auto reviewers. Matt is good too. But I don't see him leaving Drive. And he already has smoking tire
Those two plus Carlos Lago would be perfection, it would rival top gear.
Trygve Germo fuck top gear! most overrated thing nowadays... they stopped bringing fresh material a long time ago, chris fucked them up with things like the f40 and f50 episode, or the one with the singer porsche, or the pagani huayra or the glorious driving of the p1 spitting fire like a torch, thats just what petrolheads need! also every video actually... not putting any money more on top gear...!
Alex Zevallos imagine jethro, chris, harry metcalfe and steve sutcliffe togheter in a show... it'll ne nuts! maybe spinelli being high and talking philosophically about the culture and bringing on cool guests as always...
- Written and Presented by Chris Harris.
- Filmed and Edited by Neil Carey.
Two guys made one of the best reviews ever. This is what I call talented people.
Can I just say that it is a thrill to have you back and accessible, proper access to your videos for us Europeans surely was missed.
Many things can be said about the Porsche and Ferrari rivalry, both companies makes fantastic cars which in turn creates hordes of passionate fans and one day in a somewhat distant future there will be an epic celebration of the 100th year of this rivalry - what a video that will be :)
The one thing I do admire about the Porsche line of cars is how they manage to stay true to the origin with every new iteration of the cars, yet each new car looks more modern than the one it replaces, that to me really is an achievement.
Thank you for being back and thank you for a great video.
Awesome!! Heard this dude Chris on the Joe Rogan shoe the other day ;)
The Ferrari looks more aggressive and is a little faster but hey the Porsche.... It's a Porsche. Nothing more to say. :-D
Love your passion, enthusiasm, knowledge, and desire to share your fantastic life with us! Cheers to u mate! You're doing a bang up job! Every show is just....MEGA!
That speciale should be compared to a GT3 RS.
+hdidane00 This was filmed before the new GT3 RS was launched.
GT3 RS will win.
@Weijia He gt2 rs is on a different level
z06guy 04 the pista wins on looks. 2rs wins the rest
@@KANISHK1222 Check out EVO Leaderboard. The RS was quicker around this track than the Speciale.
Two things:
1) This video is a nice balance between indulgent and informative thanks to the lap times at the end. I suppose it's similar to how your old EVO friends do things, but that's fine by me for comparison videos.
2) Chris, I've seen you tweet about money-making concerns. You know pay channels slash your viewership, but what about something like Patreon, where fans can donate a certain amount per video monthly in exchange for occasional rewards of your choosing? You'd get a guaranteed amount of money each time from those who enjoy your videos/opinions the most, without pissing off or otherwise alienating the rest of them who are more casual viewers. Some RUclipsrs have used it very effectively while keeping their actual channel free to make gaining new fans easier.
I mention number 2 because pay YT channels will never be widely accepted. Whatever the marketing team says, there are many who just use this site to kill time, not as a serious print magazine or television replacement.
At any rate, great video. Looking forward to more! You were always /DRIVE's main attraction for me.
And this is why Chris Harris is THE hot commodity in motoring journalism at the moment. As always Chris, your personality, skill and knowledge hit that perfect balance to create not only an entertaining but informative piece. Keep up the excellent work. As far as the cars go, I'm not a Ferrari fan but I desire that 458 like a needed organ transplant. But, if I had to choose, the GT3. Its 99% all the bells and whistles with out all the glitz and glam.
Chris great having you & Neil back doing what you do best, A1 motoring Journalism!
C'mon guys, give Chris some support. He's having to sell one of his cars and his motorbike to fund these videos. Give something back to him. Go to his Patron page.
This video helps me a lot with my decision of buying a 458 speciale. Now I have my car for 2 month. Love it!
Free videos are the way to go, voluntary donation is a valid option (for example, patreon). Congrats on starting this new project. Wish you all the luck and success.
I've never seen anybody enjoy their job so much, it's so much fun to watch you flog those cars like you do.
God bless you Chris, wish you all the best. Also, would be wonderful to see a video with you and Jethro as well :)
mr harris and neil, my fascination with automobile machines and the sensations of piloting them is very much thanks to all your videos and enthusiasm. thank you very much.
Chris,
Been a huge fan of yours since "How Ferrari Spins". That opinion piece woke me up and completely changed my perspective on auto-journalism. The integrity you carry is something all journalists, if not all of us, should strive for.
Your reviews are the most entertaining and informative stuff out there for sports-car gearheads like us.
Question: did Ferrari bring in a team of engineers to tune the Speciale to best conquer Anglesey?
Question 2: how is your FF? Still great as a DD?
Question 3: any thoughts on your next car?
Regards,
WW
big CHOC fan
Chris, you deserve a TV show! Us and UK based. Phenomenal work once again! You destroy top gear in every sense. Maybe except for the comedic sense, but as a petrol head, this is what I live for! Keep it up!
Chris, you're amazing. I'd put you equal to my fav car program - Top Gear.
You're a serious bloke with legit facts and a great commentary style.
Top Gear is just a piss take with cars.
Both amazing.
Couldn't agree more!
Welcome back and great video by the way. Can't wait for the GT3 RS.
Youre new channel, welcome back Chris!
991 GT3 vs 458 Italia
991 GT3 RS vs 458 Speciale
I think its amazing that a "regular" GT3 can level with a top-of-the-range Ferrari. Both amazing cars and the best verdict any true Journalist can give. Good job Chris Harris! Looking forward to more reviews!
In this track the Ferrari more power is almost useless.
And there's something else important...the driver (Chris Harris has always been a Porsche pilot).
In any case too easy to compare a car release now and the 458 "normal" (2009).
3 or 4 years in this area are an eternity..
So right use the Speciale.
However not really miss much to the "new" 458.
lazios How many people are actually going to take a 250,000 pound Ferrari to a track? It is a trophy car to just show off. People who buy these cars usually crash them within 2-3 years, if so long. The Porsche is more user friendly. Its the all-rounder
Useless to talk...
call "trofeo" a supercars that wins 24h and Le Mans series (not one time)...
all tester (EVO, Autocar, Fifth and Top Gear) are agrees..458 is outstanding.
Best engine NA..
Same for Speciale and again.. you call this car a "trofeo"?
Mah..
I've done one of those Patreon accounts. No idea if it'll work, but as Britain's ailing supermarket giant says "Every little helps!" Here it is
www.patreon.com/user?u=401656
Thanks Chris, Pledged $ for you and this new channel but selfishly so I can watch you hoon around in some awesome cars.
Pledged! You produce the best car content around so I'm more than happy to
Thanks for the videos and i'm glad you are back :)
PS: I also became a Patreon pledger or whatever it is called
Pledged! Keep up the good work Chris!
Pledged - the $ I was paying for DRIVE+ is now going to you - sorry DRIVE but Harris was the sole reason for that subscription. Keep it up Chris!
a pleasure see you again ! i respect your opinion a lot! and happy to se you again online so soon!
cheers from argentina
This channel makes me happy. DRIVE makes me sad...
Shivers ran down my spine as I watched this mega-stunning monstrous performance. Mindblowing cars, but I'd always say Porsche GT3, the badass that revs and revs, there is something so emotional about it. Thanks Chris for this masterpiece. Man, you rock!
I wonder what Chris would choose now that he's rewied the new Gt3 rs. I still would choose the yellow Speciale; that colour with the blue nart blows my mind!
It's Great to see you back Chris,your the reason why I take the exit of the M11 Sideways ;)
Hope he revisits this comparo when the GT3 RS comes out, since that's really the proper rival to the Speciale.
Nice to see you back in business Chris. Awesome driving skills. Can't wait to see more videos in the near future
Thank you Chris Harris :) Good luck with your new channel
Happy to help you out Mr. Harris. Greetings from Iowa.
I want a colour changing Tshirt!
Congratulations Chris you truly give the viewer the cense that they are experiencing the cars themselves good on you a scholar that can drive and talk car.
If it's your channel, please don't bleep the curses. It adds to the character, and little children don't understand and don't like these things that much. And yes: Adblock OFF
^This. Chris you are a free man now. Fuck the aristocracy and fuck censorship! hehe
There is nothing more senseless and idiotic than censoring curses anyway. Oh, maybe censoring tits.
^what? Chris if you have tits in any of your vids, don't listen to that man...don't sensor them.
Censoring swear words keeps him professional.
VirusTornado That's bullshit, it shows a lack of passion. Hey virus you might want an antibiotic, or a lobotomy, the choice is your's. Consult with your family.
Great! Thanks for bringing videos back to youtube and not just previews to be bought at + .
Who votes for a reunion of Chris Harris, Jethro, Steve Sutcliffe and Carlos Lagos for a Channel ?
;-)
Awesome to see you again doing what you do best: hooning. Please do make more road tests and older classic cars. Cheers.
5:07 what are thoooooooooose?!?!?
Excellent to have you back Chris.
Notice how the Porsche's wipers were on while the Ferrari's weren't. I'm guessing it was raining when the Porsche did its lap, while it wasn't when the Ferrari did its.
Thats because porsche has rain sensing wipers Ferrari dosent have them
I Enjoy how you are excited to drive these cars. Giving praise to both and expressing how they each differ, being neither winner or loser, but both being Fantastic at what they do. Great Job. I will continue to watch and recommend.
I turned on my Adblocker just for you, Chris. You deserve it.
Comfortably the most pathetic thing posted on YT. Get a life,. And a vague grasp of some facts.
***** He said he turned Adblocker ON just for Chris, which is a mean thing to say. He is just trying to spread hate. Pity to see that Chris Harris on Cars reacted to it. No shame on you, Chris! But you shouldn't pay any attention to those people, try to ignore the urge ;-).
Bartie96 Holy shit. I am such an idiot! Sooo sorry. I missread what that idiot said! Didn't even think someone could write something bad about Chris. Wow now I feel awful. Really sorry again.
***** +Bartie96 I'm soo sorry i was soo mean to Chris, you guys. I was just calling him out and it seems i touched a nerve there. Now i feel awful. Really sorry again, you guys. Me and my potty mouth.
Seb Lakefield I was not blaming you. Also, the amount of emotion in my comment is obviously pretty little. Please do not waste time on this negative energy you are filling yourself with.
My life is complete! ITS ANOTHER CHRIS HARRIS VIDEO!!!
"The Gt3 sounds better than the 458 Speciale" -Chris Harris
Also by that logic Chris Harris- Blink 182 sounds better than Pink Floyd.
Really enjoyed this vid. Good to see C-Har back in full.
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More than happy to do so for Chirs. Does he still receive the revenue if I click "Skip Ad" after watching the first five seconds or do I need the whole video to play? Cheers for all you do Chris.
C Courter Yes, Chris will receive the revenue if you skip the ad after 5 seconds.
Thanks! Didnt even think about it until I saw your comment. Whitelisted the channel. Sorted.
The arrival of this channel has made my week, nay my year immeasurably better. Long live Harris!
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I don't know for you, but that GT3 still impresses me, especialy for the price!... can't wait for the RS version... would be astonishhhhhingggg...
Great job Chris!
It's not outrageous because the general public aren't going to go sideways through a 4th gear corner bouncing it off the limiter.
Extraordinary Mr.Harris. You did it again.
Hope to see these kind of vids all my life
Calling Ferrari's exhaust sound "just a noise" will result in a test ban for 6 months.
Didn't you read Ferrari's contract first?
This has got to be a joke. The Ferrari sounds awesome to me as well
Chris Harris IS Cars!!
No-one else makes you feel the nuances like Chris as he whips through corners on the edge of traction. Well done Chris and thank you.
I think a Porsche GT3 RS would fit much more into the comparison between those two. The Ferrari 458 Speciale is the top tier of the 458 series. (right now) And the GT3 isnt. It worries me even more that the Ferrari had such minimal advantage over the Porsche. In the video it seems that on the GT3 laptime chris had to be more careful because it was wetter on the surface.
Im maybe wrong but, it seems like there is still no place for another competitor in the range of a GT3 (RS) and thats quiet sad in my opinion. :/
Awesome, awesome videos! Thanks Chris!
Cheers from Saudi Arabia
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There is nothing like Ferrari Nothing...
Yet another great Chris Harris video. The best in the business.
LOL the GT3 doesn't sound better than the 458 Speciale at all, it's the other way around. The 458 Speciale sounds just like every other Ferrari...heavenly.
Its just a bunch of noise lol There's a difference between noise and music ;)
turboman1505 Yes, the porsche sound is just a bunch of noise, that's exactly why I said that the 458 Speciale sounds much better :)
All Ferraris have a dry sound, they are loud, but dry due to their flat crank configurations. The GT3 sounds more melodious, it sound like a V8 at low revs and like a superbike at high revs.
Maxawe Some Porsche sounds great, the 458 sounds great, Ferrari 6.3L V12 with aftermarket exhaust sounds INSANE. Only Porsche that compares at all is the Carrera
Quite glad I stumbled upon this, without Twitter I have had little info on your leaving Drive. Glad to see another classic Chris Harris video involving hooning some amazing cars around anglesey.
458 any day
You are the best Chris, thanks a lot for coming back and for your hard work.
What kind of shoes were those?
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I think that Chris and Jethro need their own show, it would be a hell of combination!!!! ;))
sounds to me the porsche is a better car, just less exciting. by less exciting, i mean less likely to through you off the road when going fast.
Its only exciting when you are super rich and don't care if you crash lol No normal person would take a Speciale on a track... EVER lol
and less likely to break down.
you're right Speciale is not a car for kids and you must be a real driver to tame it.
better going with 991 GT3, at least it will drive by itself
***** so going by that theory, you should drive a vauxhall astra because that is harder to drive at speed.
***** you could say the same thing about the rennsport version of the gt3, wouldn't it make more sense to compare track car to track car?
Chris I have waited for years for you to have your own channel or TV show!! Awesome, so stoked!!!
458S just won - unanimously - EVO's COTY. GT3 didn't even make the final.
My opinion is just simple: Chris do exactly what all we like to do with cars who are not of our own property... and take money for that.
Only from that view, Mr.Harris is a hero for me.
Congratulations for all the videos, including some i don't like.
"Way too loud for track days" what???
+RAJohnson713 There's some really stringent rules in the UK regarding max decibels not to be exceeded on track. It's a relevant comment regarding track day driving in England.
Those white tail lights on that GT3....delicious!
Nah, the 458 Speciale sounds better and imo is one of the best sounding cars ever made.
I never even noticed the change of t shirt colors. I was too focused on the cars and the narrative. :-) Guess I'll never make detective first grade.
Awesome review on a gorgeous track. Even in crappy rain, Angelsey looks amazing!
People will bitch about the Speciale being double in price, but on the basis of depreciation alone, it is well worth it. The GT3 will depreciate quickly just like all 911s. The Speciale... will not. I doubt it will even depreciate at all. It's the ultimate version of the final naturally aspirated, mid-engine car that Ferrari will ever make. The Speciale will become a collector's car immediately.
Have you seen prices on the last GT3? Hardly what I would call depreciation.
And the running costs of the Ferrari will be far higher. I agree that if one only does a couple thousand miles per year, the Ferrari will come out better in the long run. If you want to daily drive it, the Porsche would be the (much) lower cost option.
Porches almost always depreciate faster than Ferraris.
A 2008 GT3 in the U.S. has barely depreciated 25% of its value, given it has low miles on it. Can't really say the same for the 430. There are many reasons why mid engine v8 Ferraris can be better than GT3s/GT3 RSs, but depreciation just isn't one of them anymore.
The Speciale will retain its value much better than the GT3. Please try to convince me otherwise.
JoeBlo2 Well, given the Speciale is an "end of an era" car for Ferrari, while the 991 GT3 is a "beginning of an era" car for Porsche, I wouldn't be surprised if the Speciale does hold its value better. But that's a matter of supply and demand that is only applicable to the Speciale. It's not likely an argument you can use with the next mid-engined Ferrari that's turbocharged.
What a stunning racetrack! Those views are magnificent!
did he just say that that ferarri isnt sounding good
Matthew Duncan - He has a bias against Ferrari in that regard. I don’t understand it. I’ve driven the 458 Speciale at full chat, if it sounds utterly, utterly epic. LOVE Chris, but he’s fucking miles off in that regard.
He always bashes Ferrari because he is biased with Mclarens and Porsches like in a more recent video he said he prefers a McLaren 600LT over a 488 Pista LMAO.
Good to have you back, Chris...
Chris, say it with me: Pour-Sha. There are no silent letters in German, all letters are pronounced.
Verstehen?
Chris, you and Top Gear are the greatest thing to come out of the UK since the Mclaren F1 and the Beatles, thank you for being the best car journalist on the face of planet Earth
Ferrari cannot hold a candle to Porsche.
The 911 GT3 has 125hp less and is heavier than the 458 Speciale but is only 0.3 seconds slower on this track and 0.2 seconds slower on the Sachsenring.
The 911 Turbo S has 45hp less and is much heavier than the 458 Speciale but is 0.3 faster on the Sachsenring.
So, Ferraris track weapon cannot even beat Porsches plush gran turismo. A GT2 let alone a GT2 RS would just rape the Speciale.
pay attention to what you say! The ferrari has no turbo to give impetus in the car. how do you think the Ferrari will be faster than 991 Turbo S? moron
vinicius sousa Do you speak English, punk? Your comment makes no sense because of grammatical errors.
So, try again.
Dagda on that weather and with no traction control any cars can't hold a candle to a heavier 4 wheel drive car. I suppose you didn't watch the Evo times on this track, check them out the Porsche on the dry is seconds slower. Not to mention what kind of demolition it would be for for Porsche against this car on a drag race, 0-60's does not make a car better
Lorenzo Locchi Firstly, the GT3 is also 2-wheel-drive (it has 4-wheel-steering) and the test between Turbo S and Speciale on the Sachsenring was under dry conditions.
Secondly, the GT3 is not the natural competitor of the Speciale. The GT2 RS is (power/price/overall concept). And given how close even the GT3 is to the Speciale, the GT2 RS will murder it.
Yet you still don't point out that it was close because it was on a wet surface and on a track with very short straights full of low speeds corners.
Yes, Yes, Yes Chris. Thanks for this early Christmas present;)..So glad you're back with your own channel..Looking forward to every vid..
I liked it even before watching the video just seeing the title! Great start Chris!
Great feature! Thanks for the upload Lord Chris
Never tire of watching you have fun Chris, keep at it mate, PLEASE :)
The F40/F50 vid you also did is a piece of motoring television history IMHO, just a quick word to say how epic that vid is.
SO nice to have you back Chris
Good to see you back Chris. Good to see you back.
Oh God.. Can you imagine these videos in 60 frames per second? That would be unreal.
*That man can drift a unicycle.* 4:57
That was the smoothest drift transition I've ever seen!
cybertree 9:38
Keep it up Chris I love the way you drive these type of cars. When you like come and give us a visit in Malta here you can find a lot of sick motorist's.
Always a video to come back to, these cars (at the very last intersection of analogue meets digital) plus THE journalist of that/this era are just compelling. They'll only become more special as more time passes by.
Chris Harris and Jethro Bovingdon would be the best dream team of car journalism in the history of mankind. Subbed instantly. I hope that this project will be successful. Good to have you back Chris.