My gosh Porsche nailed it with this car. 10 years on and the car still looks like it could compete with any current model hyper car in styling. I have to say, Porsche has some amazing designers. How I wish to own one of these.

You said they couldn`t sell 918 of them,they sold them all. No one thought it could hold a candle to the other two. It`s the fastest of the three it turns out. People mocked the Cayenne,it`s now the most selling Porsche ever and the measuring stick for how a high end SUV should be. The Cayman... "poor mans 911". Turns out to become THE mid range pricepoint king. Moral of the story: Porsche knows what they`re doing even if no one else gets it.Yet...

@BGoodsJohnny

6 жыл бұрын

Porsche is the Apple of the car world....

@marcelk3847

5 жыл бұрын

BGoodsJohnny no, Apple sucks.

@BigHeadClan

5 жыл бұрын

@@BGoodsJohnny except Porsche actually innovates, apple immitates.

@BGoodsJohnny

5 жыл бұрын

If you're saying.. haha. I know shit about Apple. I meant Porsche makes the best cars.

@BigHeadClan

5 жыл бұрын

@@BGoodsJohnny that's fair, although since Porsche dropped the Cayman to a 4 cylinder motor I'd disagree on making the best cars. Hard to beat though!

This is what I love about Porsche, they don't necessarily try to make the fastest cars on the planet, just the best cars.

@pininfarina575

10 жыл бұрын

at the cost of engineers losing hair

@shapshooter7769

7 жыл бұрын

pininfarina575 that was hair well spent though. I'd do that if I had an engineering degree

@nicuvasile208

6 жыл бұрын

yes, you are perfectly right, this car is now what was the 959 when it cames

@tyrone5969

5 жыл бұрын

@@nicuvasile208 the 959 is possibly my favorite high performance car ever. I want 1 to drive and 1 to keep in my bedroom so I can fall asleep and wakeup looking at it.

@daviderossi9597

4 жыл бұрын

that's what Ferrari does

Porsche is the one company that does everything right, never a bad review on a Porsche.

@tweeny55

10 жыл бұрын

VW owned now-major/expensive electrical issues imminent to bring it in line with the rest of the range.

@GabriLinkHD

10 жыл бұрын

Por Sche In my opinion it doesn't matter which owns which... The fact is that the 2 companies are linked and, great or not, they DO share a LOT of electrical (and not only electrical) components... Comes to mind my father's Alfa Romeo 166 which shares itself the Bosch ECU with some Porsches ahahahahahahaha

@goobie19

3 жыл бұрын

True

@callefalk6557

3 жыл бұрын

SNURF?!?!🖕🏻👈🏻😤🥺👍🏻

@702TifosiGambler

2 жыл бұрын

Never!!!

reasons why I love Chris harris reviews + He is honest + He knows about cars and mechanics + He understands all the work behind the performance of a car + He is real car person + the guy is a drift machine !!!!

@ChrisTrick

7 жыл бұрын

Carlitox b you forgot passion

@donjohnson3888

7 жыл бұрын

He's a dork. A proper dork. That's the big one.

@jaysonmakasi8830

4 жыл бұрын

He's the car guy in the world.

@tristantheuerkorn777

4 жыл бұрын

I like him very much too! He is a damn good driver-tester. Maybe the best at the moment. Greetings from Germany

@rm-ih1ns

3 жыл бұрын

mouth running more than h e a r i n g automobile SOUNDz dropped sound - sadly ~hadda

918 is definitely my favourite from the trio. 4 wheel drive, you can enjoy the roof down and it's in my opinion the best looking from 3.

@qrosenfeld

9 жыл бұрын

So true

@muaazkhan2810

8 жыл бұрын

+Mike K. AGREED.

@NickG40

8 жыл бұрын

+Mike K. I think the McLaren is a bit more hardcore, but the Porsche is just a little bit off. If the Ferrari TheFerrari wasn't weighed down by typical Ferrari snootiness, it would be fastest.

@givemeajackson

8 жыл бұрын

+Nick Gregory i think the ferrari is probably the fastest, has a dream of an engine, but it's also ugly as hell, and ferrari is an incredibly annoying company. the p1 is cool and extreme and fast and hardcore, but the 918 is the useable one, and also the prettiest. the one i would have of the three. if only jaguar made the cx-75... that one would have been my absolute favourite.

@felixarbable

8 жыл бұрын

+Mike K. and it has penis wheels. thats gotta be the dealwinner

I find it amazing that some complain that these reviews are biased when Chris is probably one of the very best auto journalist's around They need a common sense pill and then do some growing up, again a great review

@msl5253

5 жыл бұрын

He was biased against the 918. However, it wasn't because he doesn't like Porsche's historically. It was the stuff he said before, after, and why (concerning the 918).

@callefalk6557

3 жыл бұрын

TURD!!🖕🏻👊🏻🐽🤟🏻

Hey BMW, how come Porsche allows their near $1,000,000 hypercar to be drifted around, but your ass wouldn't even allow your 435i to be drifted around?

Chris, you're usually on top of the technical specs but a few minor nitpicks... 1.) Pretty much all modern cars have charcoal canisters to filter and store fuel vapors. Nothing special there. 2.) The 918 Spyder has electrically assisted power steering (EPS), not steer-by-wire. That means there's still a direct mechanical connection to the steering rack, the electronics only provide the assistance. The Infiniti Q50 on the other hand has the steer-by-wire which means there's no link between the wheels and the steering wheel during normal operation. I don't want to sound like "that guy", so here's something positive... Excellent driving, commentary, and videography as usual. Keep it coming!

@silat13

10 жыл бұрын

He was not implying that it was new technology. It was a bit tongue in cheek.

@crzygutrsnobrdr

10 жыл бұрын

***** theres 2 backup computers IIRC and still has a mechanical steering system if it fails

@callefalk6557

3 жыл бұрын

WTF??🖕🏻👎🏻🖕🏻👊🏻

One of the coolest things about these types of videos is the point where he is struggling to drive whilst speaking to the camera. As he pointed out, this was definitely one of those cars. The sheer speed of that thing out of the corners is remarkable.

Chris Harris is awesome. So glad he got a job on Top Gear. But instead of being on their extra online channel he's more than good enough and has the charisma to have Chris Evans' job.

@ExtremelyOCD

8 жыл бұрын

Something tells me Evans will be out soon and hopefully, if they're smart, Chris Harris will take a lead roll.

@sidewaysalways259

7 жыл бұрын

you were right about that....

@callefalk6557

3 жыл бұрын

SMURF!!🖕🏻👊🏻🤟🏻👎🏻

NO ONE does reviews like Chris. The recap at the end is the best part. Chris, I salute you. So much polish, such class, to your reviews. 11:28-12;17 is like poetry. Right on.

I waited all week to watch this with a beer in hand. Worth the wait mate! Absolutely brilliant review. I've gone from having zero interest in the 918 to it now being the definitive dream car that I'll never own. Thanks for the great review Chris

I would be absolutely overwhelmed trying to review this car with how much tech is involved. Awesome job, and glad to hear your thoughts on a car that has seemed to really have it's ups and downs throughout the past three years.

@fardinhooo

4 жыл бұрын

well well well.... revisiting an old video and looks like i have found someone who, especially in the last couple of years, has done a decent job on a few reviews of his own. fancy meeting you here (albeit 6 laters later), David !

@callefalk6557

3 жыл бұрын

SMURF!!🐽🐷🤪

He thought it wasn't as quick as the other two.... Ha ha ha!

@gedam131

7 жыл бұрын

Yea but still the Laferrari and espescially the P1 is a lot faster!

@leon_snf6012

6 жыл бұрын

Rhymes The Key no they're not 😂

@naveenbattula

5 жыл бұрын

@James Crain not even in straight line

@naveenbattula

5 жыл бұрын

@James Crain hyper 5 ?

@rodrigo-tj1gf

4 жыл бұрын

@James Crain actually p1 has the worst top speed between these 3, it peaks in 211 mph. Porsche peaks at 219 mph and laferrari I don't know for sure but it is even faster.

Absolutely brilliant review Chris! You gave such a vivid description of what it's like to drive this car. I wasn't a big fan of this car before, but after watching this review, I have an all new respect and awe for it. So thank you Chris!

"its petrol farts are PRE-CLEANSED!" LOL Brilliant writing yet again, Harris! Much more exciting than Evo's video.

3:43 that bit of radiant heat wave distortion above the car makes it look so much more epic than it already is. so unique and beautiful

Chris Harris is the only reviewer who can do a long vid and still left viewers wanting more at the end. Great review mate.

6:36 "I don't think it's gonna be as quick as La Ferrari and that Mc Laren" hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha xD

@audioamateur

8 жыл бұрын

+LuaniFFM In a straight line it probably isn't (mostly because of the extra weight it's carrying), but on the track and from a standstill it probably is

@dustyowl99

8 жыл бұрын

+LuaniFFM lol its not though youre a fucking idiot

@Xynilator

8 жыл бұрын

+dustyowl99 I honestly fail to see how it's possible for the 918 to be faster than the other two considering it's a car that on top of being ridicilously fast is also well equipped, luxurious and has four drive. Fact of the matter is, though, that the Porsche has beaten the P1 in every test so far. Fair enough, it lost in a straight line, but in both of the track tests that have been done the P1 stood no chance. I'm not a big fan of the Porsche because, for a hypercar, it's a bit dull in terms of looks and what not, but it really is the superior car. Would I rather have the P1? No doubt. Is the P1 better than the 918? No way. Whether or not the 918 is faster than the LaFerrari, however, remains to be seen.

@theways1234

8 жыл бұрын

+dustyowl99 I personally believe Mclaren wont release its laptime because its slower than the heavier less powerful 918. still love the P1 though

@JohanSalvattore

8 жыл бұрын

+dustyowl99 Calm down forza boy. It's just a comment you whinny little bitch.

In the years I've been watching Chris Harris review cars, I have never heard him say astonishing and wow as much as in this video.

this is officially the best automobile ever produced in human history period

@frozenskipper

10 жыл бұрын

After the P1 of course. And eventually the LaFerrari..

@crimnlbt1349

10 жыл бұрын

***** weeell... the 918 is the only convertible and has by far the most luxury (the p1 does not even have a glovebox lol) in terms of extra stuff, the only car that has proven the nordschleife time yet and didn't have a problem. mclaren hasn't given a nurburgring time because the car had problems going fast on that track (because it's bumpy and the car is too hard in the suspension for that, which makes it uncontrollable, also a problem because of its massive downforce). also the 918 is way more economical in terms of fuel consumption. therefore the p1 might be faster. one or the other ^^ ... and the laferrari? a tuned 458 with all known kers and a almost 13 year old, tuned ferrari enzo fxx engine. expected more of ferrari, i'm sorry.

@frozenskipper

10 жыл бұрын

If you really want to bring up practicality and fuel consumption i think you're looking at the wrong kind of cars mate. Speed is EVERYTHING when it comes to these cars, and as soon as the other two are dialed in, i'll bet you they're faster. Or you can call me Jeniffer.

@crimnlbt1349

10 жыл бұрын

***** lol? fuel consumption and regulations are the reason why they made the cars hybrid. they wanted to show that hybrids can also be fast. otherwise porsche just could've done what they are best at, make that v8 a biturbo, let it have ~850hp alone and have almost 300kg less. and practicality... i mean when i drive a car that has 2 seats, a roof and a radio i at least except a glovebox^^ otherwise for that money you could ask BAC to build you a longbase version where a bigger engine fits in and smoke all of the 3 cars - 918, p1 and laferrari. yea funny joke you stole from jeremy clarkson :P i have no doubt that the p1 can be faster, because they took away many things you still have in the porsche to reach that low weight... even mclaren can't perform magic. on the other hand, porsche is known as the automobile master of calibration. their cars were always as fast as stronger ferraris and lambos with the same weight because the calibration, weight distribution etc. were almost perfect. let's just say we don't know until it's done^^ btw what do you want with 900hp if you can't use them in a city - which is the potential of hybrids. and when i see that the mclaren can go 6 miles whereas the 918 can go 18 miles, i know what i would take for the city - what does the hybrid give me if i still have to fill up the tank like a maniac?^^ both cars have their advantages and disadvantages. but imo the porsche is the better allrounder, whereas the p1 is faster... taking out the laferrari, which is basically a longbase 458 with the ferrari enzo fxx engine and kers mounted on it.

@frozenskipper

10 жыл бұрын

Personally i think you're missing the point of these cars. Fuels consumption is not an integral part of the statement these cars are supposed to make, rather they're a display of what can be achieved using relatively polar bear friendly tech. Note i used the word relatively, because the P1 still spits blue fire out it's ass, and the 918 does have to chimneys the size of coal mining tunnels in the back. I like the 918 and while it certainly would be a better daily driver, i just don't think it makes a big a statement as the P1. I also think the P1 is a bigger "fuck you" to treehuggers such as green peace... Regardless of how cleverly Porsche adjusts the 918, i don't think the 80 less HP and weight disadvantage can be made up for. This remains to be seen though, so no one knows just yet. Do you really think the LaFerrari is no more than that though? An elongated 458 with and old motor and KERS? I find it a bit hard to beleive that Ferrari would put so little effort into it.

Best feature of this car is the teleporting roof

The reason this car (and any electric hybrid supercar) gives you a kick in the seat when you floor the throttle is because electric motors provide instant torque (thrust). Thats the secret to its 0-60mph time of 2.5 seconds. This car is true to the German philosopy of motoring - Its all about the engineering

@deinvater7770

3 жыл бұрын

and now 7 years later the 992 turbo s does 0-100 kmh in 2.5 sek - crazy world

@KNOWHOPE72

3 жыл бұрын

@@deinvater7770 And the Nevaro does it in sub 2 seconds. Even crazier.

@peterhammer6915

8 ай бұрын

@@deinvater7770 The Turbo S has no chance whatsoever against the 918 on a racetrack. It's a nice car but this 918 at a totally different level.

Chris Harris! The best reason to watch /DRIVE! I don't think he has ever made a bad video, I've scene them all and some several times. I stopped watching EVO when he left and started watching /DRIVE, he's the best in the business!

Beautiful car and awdsome review Chris!

Chris, thank you for this great journal. I truly believe this journal is one of your greatest pieces of work. After reading all about the 918 Spyder on the internet and watching numerous videos, you're the only journo that made me feel like I was there with you and I felt the car from my chair. For some time now I've been turning off Porsche, but you've managed to bring me back. Thank you!

One of the best videos I've seen on Drive, Chris making a description of the car, showing his emotions, it was pretty nice! And what a gorgeous car the 918 is.

Chris has the best job on the planet. Awesome car.

I hated it at first. Why would I want to buy a hypercar that was a nanny hybrid? Looking at all the pictures of it development, I feel in love with its looks, but I still didnt understand why they didnt just put a massive engine the back of it and make it a Carrera GT update. Then I learned about how it worked and how effective the combo was. I realized that hybrid =/= prius and could be used very effectively. Then it set a record lap time at the Nurburgring. The designers set this car up wonderfully and if it only had an engine it would be a completely different car especially with all that shed weight from no batteries. The 918 is great as it is and I finally have a car that I can call my favorite again.

Absolute marvel of engineering on every level. Say whatever you want about Porsche or VW/VAG. They have the best engineers in the industry.

I love these videos where Harris goes bonkers and whoops for joy. It's awesome and the reason why we mortals love driving.

He has the absolute best job...and deservedly so. I'm a fan.

after every one of these chris harris on drive videos i grumble like i just ate a hearty meal. delicious.

Car looks so much better in action than in still pictures. Well done. Thanks Chris!

I remember when the concepts came out for this car I fell in love. Now it's my favorite car/dream car. Every time I don't want to roll out of bed for school, I think of this and get right up.

Holy shit, Just seeing Chris so speechless is kinda nerve wracking.

9:08 "Thank you Mr. Computer I probably would've spun without you!" Chris and his cheeky comments

Chris was basically speechless after experiencing the 918. That’s all I need to know about how special this car is. Brilliant, the apex of automotive engineering.

Best vid yet on the 918 - cracking videography, thanks. Makes me salivate at the prospect of seeing P1 and fezza.

Amazing car and great review.

Chris Harris is still the best. Who agrees?

@SilentRage5050

9 жыл бұрын

***** Bereck Obeme

@BrokeGuyBBQ

9 жыл бұрын

Yup

@callefalk6557

3 жыл бұрын

BONDJÄVEL!!!🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

Dear /Drive, This guy is simply GREAT. It is as if he is talking from a poem as he drives this aggressive car. He speeds up his talking and volume as he accelerates, building up the revs until the next gear kicks in. Wow. Thank you, Drive Fan Now

The editing and videography in this are gorgeous. Even the monologue syncs when it transitions from the interior to exterior shot while leaving the pit line. Nice attention to detail!

9:35 lol at the guy, he missed it

Cant wait for the La Ferrari vs P1 vs 918

@jashargubetini6724

5 жыл бұрын

Throttle why is 918 last? Let me guess because you think it will loose to those insect looking cars? Well you are wrong, porsche is the fastest car on quarter mile, the fastest on the lap, the most efficient, the most beautiful, best sounding car out of the trio imo. Or is there anything else you expect from a car?

@callefalk6557

3 жыл бұрын

NEGRO?a?👀🖕🏻🤟🏻🐽

Truly one of, if not the best vid you and Neil have shot to date. Thank you Chris for bringing this to the masses from a car enthusiast brain with all the respect, fear, lunacy and childish giggles. Great emotion, information and imagery. Of course lets not forget, Thank You Porsche for showing what a hybrid can be. The future does look bright indeed.

Wonderful, you guys do great. Thank you for another awesome year of Drive.

I am glad Porsche didn't go with crazy angels on the design. It is much more elegant inside and out than P1 or LaFerrari and the roof can be removed.

@333pg333

10 жыл бұрын

Crazy Angels...sounds like a Band.

@darchandarchan7036

4 жыл бұрын

they never do so. Function over form. It’s not lamborghini

@robertnicholls9917

4 жыл бұрын

@This slice of paradise This sacred throne of Kings I don't agree, most of that undercut, sharp line trend is just lazy design led by marketing. It's why you see it on every car. I'm pretty sure there were many contrarian designers who hated having to succumb to this trend. I see this on BMWs, makes me sick knowing how dedicated to form German's usually are.

I hope soon we'll see a race between Porsche 918 Spyder, McLaren P1, Zaporozhets ZAZ-965 and Ferrari LaFerrari.

@kraenk12

10 жыл бұрын

zapo what?! :D

@discodave4500

10 жыл бұрын

***** There is a rumor that the P1 did the Nurburgring in 6:47.

@sahil203

10 жыл бұрын

***** The Veyron is built for a completely different purpose than the P1, 918, and LaFerrari. The Veyron goes in a straight line to a top speed over 400 km/h and it does this very well. But in an effort to make it conformable it also means the Veyron is really heavy. If it did a Nurburgring lap time it would just be an embarrassment to Bugatti. But they are ok with it because they know the car isn't designed to set track records, its designed to set top speed records which it kicks ass in doing

@craigbuckingham4373

10 жыл бұрын

sahil nikumbh I believe Koenigsegg currently holds that record with a car that is a lot lighter and only a 5 litre V8 (twin turbocharged) and goes around corners a whole lot better.

@youngdrug5927

9 жыл бұрын

***** what about zonda r I have heard its done it in 6.47 and zonda revoluction will do it in 15 seconds less around nurburgring

man oh man! This has got to be the best 918 video ever. Well done chris and the production team

World class review. Give this guy a raise. Rapping a car review while driving at 9/10ths. More more more..! Keep up the good work in production and reviews. The delivery of the reviews is awesome.

A vote from one of the (197) countries using the metric system, it'd be great to hear just a mumble of the kw/nm figures. Otherwise awesome stuff, as always.

@Jinsun202

10 жыл бұрын

Fair point, although he did mention kilogrammes and litres :) By the way, nm = nanometres, Nm = Newton metres. And it's "kW".

@DavidGilbertson

10 жыл бұрын

Jinsun202 OK I got my kilowatt abbreviation wrong. But really, is it too much to ask that the car is described as four billion, six hundred and fourty three million nanometres long? Hmmm?

@Jinsun202

10 жыл бұрын

It would be nice to do that once in a while, yes!

@TheTW13

10 жыл бұрын

You can't read? Its in the description. Being a bit too whiny.

@callefalk6557

3 жыл бұрын

GAY-HOMOSEXUALITET??🖕🏻👎🏻👀

1. 918 2. P1 3. LaFerrari 918 I WANT YOU

@IIXRATEDIIHiTMAN

10 жыл бұрын

Loving the 918, especially the interior, but I've yet to read a single review that doesn't say that the P1 is significantly faster than the Porsche. Im reading 700KG of downforce at 150mph in the P1! I think all weighed up, Id rather have the car made by the people that have won 20 F1 world championships but up most respect to Porsche for this, not quite the Carrera GT love affair I had

@neoconcolor839

10 жыл бұрын

The P1 is faster in terms of top speed but the 918 does slightly better from 0-60 I would take the 918 because it just seems like a better driving experience and as you said the interior is really nice.

@IIXRATEDIIHiTMAN

10 жыл бұрын

Raptor Claw I was more referring to cornering speeds than anything else and I think if you're talking driving pleasure theirs no competition between RWD vs 4WD for the real driving purist. BMW have known that for a half a century and have won the world twice over with the philosophy. Less weight, more feel, more fun. We're lucky to have both in the world though, sir. If someone gave me either, I'd be a very happy man. A fantastic period of time to be a car enthusiast regardless!

@nafiralvarez214

10 жыл бұрын

The 918 has the third fastest lap in the nurburgring behind the Radical SR8 and the Radical SR8L. The P1 dose 0-60 in 2.5 sec with a top speed of 217mph. While the 918 dose 0-62 in 2.8 sec with a top speed of 216mph. Both cars are very impressive.

@IIXRATEDIIHiTMAN

10 жыл бұрын

Nafir Alvarez 0-60 is meaning less and less, especially in a track context. Something Bugatti have failed to clock onto. It's all about good active downforce and lateral G, all the times are made up on the corners.

this is really the best video of the 918. Well done Chris! thank you very much

beautiful car! Great review as usual Chris! Love the slow motion video...video art at it's best!

Great review as always Chris, and what a car! I think this could be as fast as the other two due to its 4WD grip in combination with immediate torque of the electric engines compensating the extra weight. Dispite being the most complex, my guess it will be the most reliable of them as well to own.

This is so much better than the Autocar drive!

Well done Chris..I think you are the only reviewer who can actually make us, the viewers, feel what it is like to actually drive these amazing machines... Cheer's mate!

Chris Harris, changing the perception of motor sports, one KZread video at a time. It's an art what he does. Great stuff!!

@tcrc360

10 жыл бұрын

He needs his own TV show!

@JoeJacksonGT3

10 жыл бұрын

I agree. I'd pay to watch it.

Chris Harris + 918 Spyder = Like before watching.

@Fugedibobo

10 жыл бұрын

I did it too :D

@callefalk6557

3 жыл бұрын

ZIGENARE??🖕🏻👎🏻👊🏻

@bend1483

3 жыл бұрын

@@callefalk6557 wow. 7 years later. Thanks for reminding my of this video lol.

@bend1483

3 жыл бұрын

@@callefalk6557 also.. wtf do you mean?

What WAS the last car you drove where you didn't want to shut the systems off?

Brilliant review! One of Chris Harris' best. Love his reactions. I think his initial reaction to dependence on chassis computer control is due to a completely new car, with massive power and torque. My guess is supercars' power natural progression will require more computer control, sort of like trying to fly a X-29 experimental jet without computer control - you just can't do it. Similarly, super cars will have such massive capability, that turning off computer control will almost instantly kill you. It was rewarding that he drove it again the second day - as he would time and time again with a race car - becoming familiar with it, learning its limits and how to squeeze every bit of track performance for competition. The 918 is one of Porsche's finest!

Congratulations Chris! What an amazing review, thank you!

That was awesome.

Beautiful car and awesome review Chris!

@JGunit

3 жыл бұрын

Say again? Lol

@callefalk6557

3 жыл бұрын

R U GAY??👀🤪✌🏻😮

Chris, thanks a lot for the best Christmas gift ever. That 918 Spider Hybrid review was heart smoothing. Jah bless you.

The sunset shots are incredible. Amazing car and another great vid!

9000RPM?! Damn, that is insane for a V8

At first I thought laferrari was the best. But overtime it seems 918 is the underdog.

Again, Chris Harris you gave us one fantastic review. Thank you, that was so good to watch.

Fantastiv review as always Chris! Looking forward to your P1 review.

awesome video Chris!!!! next one P1!!! then the LA Ferrari! then compare all three!!! back to back!! on the nurberg !!! that would be the most epic video ever...I would be able to die in peace after that lol

@ItsumiSensei

10 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to inform you that he is only driving the 918 because they haven't sold them all.. It's like a way to advertise; to give journalists cars. The P1 and LaFerrari have both been sold out so he won't get to drive those. UNLESS! A fantastic private owner let's him have a go in their super rare, super expensive, super car. lol

@vader540is

10 жыл бұрын

that has happened before....remember the F40 & F50?....

@ItsumiSensei

10 жыл бұрын

Robert Elliott Yeah that's what I'm hopping for.. :/ It's just a rare occurrence I believe but fingers crossed.

@callefalk6557

3 жыл бұрын

SMURF?!?!🖕🏻👀🤟🏻👎🏻👈🏻👊🏻

"its petrol farts are pre-cleansed". Gotta love Harris. :))

the convertable shots are crazy!! i watched them over and over again

Always a pleasure watching Chris's vids....

With regards to the electronic systems, it's almost as if we are at a point with super cars where computers are a good thing, no only for safety but for performance. Similar to modern fighter jets, it allows the engineers to build something with more performance than anyone other than an F1 driver could ever use, and it reels it in as necessary to ensure that even your grandmother can look heroic.

In my opinion is the Porsche more like a hybrid compard to the P1 and the LaFerrari!

Chris, it has been a pleasure watching you all year. On behalf of everyone who watches and subscribes, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you.

First proper review of the car, Chris nails it again. Only wished it was longer.

Best car in the world imo

THAT SOUND !

This video was the highlight of my week really. Thank you Chris

Brilliant review as always mate

LOVE IT! This is the future without question... now, how can I afford one????

@TheRevolutionary465

10 жыл бұрын

you wait, and have faith

@callefalk6557

3 жыл бұрын

YEE-HAA!!🖕🏻👈🏻🤟🏻

If my numbers come up on Friday, this is the first thing I put my money down for, along with a GT3 of course whilst I'm at the Porsche centre.

@tubejorrit

10 жыл бұрын

GT3 for learning how to drive a car with more then 300hp (max I have ever ridden) and the 918 because its the holy grail of my automotive dreams.

@deancostello14

10 жыл бұрын

tubejorrit Exactly. But just drive the 918 with all the assists on and electric mode until I can tame the GT3 :P

@callefalk6557

3 жыл бұрын

ZIGENARE??🖕🏻👀🤟🏻👎🏻

I was super stressed today. I NEEDED this. Thanks Chris.

Chris Harris is hands down the best writer/driver/entertainment segment around. This guy rocks and knows cars and knows how to explain them. Love this channel.

I'm rather high right now but Chris Harris sure is a great entertainer....why isn't he and his production company working for a TV series? Or is this part of the slow death of the TV and it's reincarnation on the web?

Gentlemen, there is no substitute....

I usually can't watch through an entire review done on a track. but kudos chris, your excitement for the car is well conveyed. "watch again" youtube asks, bloody oath!

Porsche - Thank you for showing me what a real hybrid should look like. Chris - thanks as always for a wonderful review.

"I don't think its gonna be as quick as a laferrari or that mclarren " Nurburgring lap record 6min 57 Mclarren and ferrari too afraid to put official numbers because they know its slower then the 918 and for the p1 witch is a great car its still not faster then the 918 ( Watch the Motortrend Head2head on laguna seca )

@simonweigang

9 жыл бұрын

Funny isn't it ?

@zedacht8389

8 жыл бұрын

Simon 2810 Yes.

@Xynilator

8 жыл бұрын

+94GOOGLE94 Pretty sure what he said was ¨I didn't think this was going to be¨, not ¨I don't think this is going to be¨. Makes a pretty huge difference.

@zedacht8389

8 жыл бұрын

+Vetle A 6:35 hear what chris said again he said "i don't think it is going to be as quick as la ferrari and that mclarren, but if this is fast enough for you then you're a proper headedness because it is bloddy terrefying for me" If he said i didn't think this was going to be as quick why would he add the sentence "but if this is fast enough for you then you're a proper headedness because it is bloddy terrefying for me" Implaying that there are cars faster in the market with the same thec a direct rival that is faster then the 918 ?

@Xynilator

8 жыл бұрын

94GOOGLE94 I agree, it does make more sense considering what he said afterwards, but to me it still does sound like he's saying ¨didn't think¨.

I'm still getting used to the sound of that engine. Not sure how I feel about it yet. I miss the high-rev scream of the Carrera GT. Nothing beats that.

3:40 This shot has to be one of the most badass things I've ever seen

Porsche's engineers are on point. This thing is an absolute beast, and being a hybrid, just makes it like a well trained guard tiger just itching to tear your face off.

Massive investment is obvious in every aspect of automotive performance...Except the tires. Incremental creep for over 100 years. We have just begun ERW hyper car development. High frequency in wheel suspension, screw force accumulation and return. Uber high speed "airless". Negative pressure, vacuum boost. Yes we can.

@DMStraylight

10 жыл бұрын

Or maybe we just need to shape them differently? watch?v=Z5bT4hJ4B6M

@EnergyReturnWheel

10 жыл бұрын

Our most recently published patent addresses how to bring more camber g force to the surface. High frequency contact is the opposite of the pneumatic tire!

@EnergyReturnWheel

10 жыл бұрын

The composite hoops can flex to the surface at speeds the pneumatic can not, high frequency is what is required for true high speed performance.

@callefalk6557

3 жыл бұрын

WTF???🖕🏻🐽👈🏻🤟🏻

@EnergyReturnWheel

3 жыл бұрын

@@callefalk6557 Our traction is spooled out at millisecond speeds. We are anti bounce and respond to the path of 'most resistance'. The exact opposite of the Pneumatic Tire. We are banned by congress for use on US Highways. Can't stop fleeing criminals was the excuse.

Did Porsche give you 5 sets of tires too?

Love the light distortion from the heat coming out of those smoke stacks on the back.

Excellent test! Another brilliant piece of engineering DNA from Porsche!