That BMW driver later sold his car and started looking for a PT Cruiser.

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

He saw the light!

I bet Gabriele is the first and only person who ever wore a Helmet in a PT Cruiser.

@Bwillev

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha. I hate that I know this info. Anyway. The "sport" models came with the same turbo engine as the SRT4 neons. They have an extremely small cult following but it definitely exists of dudes who throw these onto the drag strip.

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Most certainly in Europe ahahah! In the US people have been tracking them already! Crazy fools!

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

@@Bwillev I wanted a Turbo but could not find one :(

I can't imagine how bad did he feel jumping in a GT4 racecar after tasting the masterful steering of the pity bruiser.

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed was a shock! Don't mock the PT, it handled the track like a champ!

That one time I overtook Gabs.

@NippyMoto

3 жыл бұрын

Go for a lap in the MX5 please!

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

But did you flash your lights tho? :D

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

@@NippyMoto That would be something! :D

The key question is: Does a PT Cruiser have better/more steering feel than a ND MX-5?

@swift9417

3 жыл бұрын

I am scared of the answer

@harisb7862

3 жыл бұрын

almost definitely xD

@dimdaisjimbo

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@TheCarPassionChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Lmaoooo

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Let's put it this way. It's an hydraulic power steering.... :P

Amazing! I love this because it shows that if you have the passion for track driving you can gain experience in whatever vehicle you have as long as it is safe!

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ahmed! Thanks for the kind words! What you described is the whole motto of this channel!! Hand on hearth, I would not be able to tell you how safe this was tho ahahah

@cloud-cr5gs

Жыл бұрын

Il n'y a pas de mauvaise voiture, mais juste de mauvais pilote ☝️

Should have gotten a PT Cruiser GT. It has a turbo srt4 neon engine, factory BBK, upgraded suspension and sways.

Next lap needs two bags of groceries in the back with a camera dedicated to them.

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Hi David! Next lap will be stripped out racing machine!! Maybe... :D

When the lap started I was wondering if you were even driving the car near its limits. Well, after about a minute or so, it was easy to tell the tires were begging for mercy. So, that answered that question.

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dayton! The first few corners are definitely not anywhere close to the limit since those were the very first corners I drove with the car :D Then, the 2013 re-threaded Chinese tires were the bottleneck, together with the engine :D

thats really some impressive drive skills with a PT cruiser i own one after my Dad passed away and for this reason alone i love it .. i been a taxi driver and limousine driver for 22 years + but i would not dare even go near that speed with my Cruiser

Wow..just WOW!..What an epic 25min lap!(heavily edited)...Absolutely gutted that Kostas and Serxio weren't riding and fighting for "Shotgun" with Gabriele in this "Man vs Machine" epic lap! The Title of "OLH"should be dedicated to the tires of this Ultimate Driving Machine that gave their all to ensure that Gabriele had the Ultimate Driving Experience! Well Done Boys! ✊

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Those 2013 DOT Rethreaded Chinese tires clearly stole the show Paul! :D

Gab you're a truly onelapheroe!!! The sunday driver elbow-chilling position on the Mutkurve is priceless!!!

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ivan! Ahahahaha, sort of easy when doing it at 130kph ahahah

9:45 a BMW being actually flashed by a PT Cruiser

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

I got frustrated for a moment because, come on, at least get out of the way :D

@maciejprokop3053

4 ай бұрын

PT to dyliżans, i służy do spokojnej jazdy, ale mój 2.2 CRD, diesel, potrafi zaskoczyć na starcie niejeden lepszy samochód ! 360Nm, 150 KM, robi robotę. Nie jest szybki, około 190 km/h max, ale starczy ! Masa, gabaryt, to i tak super auto !

That is what this channel needed!

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

IS IT?! aahahah :P

Actually the gear knob is really beautiful. Very F40esque.

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree Marco! A bit Nascar actually!

An important step in the process of automotive therapy, I could feel your emotional growth.

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Edward! Ahaha, well look, it definitely will make the next car feel so much better! :D

Probably the first time in my life that I watched beauty shots and B-roll of a PT cruiser Still enjoyed it

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Hey there! Credits where credits are due, the car is not THAT bad when properly shot, no?

Great video! I love seeing cars that aren't necessarily "race cars" being pushed to their limits .

I love this car already.

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could say the same Joshua!

Pt Cruiser a great car to all purposes!!!!!

Oh Chrysler.... Its ALMOST Good. 😂 You did a fantastic job holding together in the corners. The PT is the ONLY car that I could swing around and do 360's in...Even when I never wanted to. 😉

4:16 I see, both you and Misha Charoudin were filming a lap video at the same time.

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jamie! If we planned it, it would not have worked so well :D

7:27 Glad they are still there - let's keep on flashing some more cars!

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

No idea how glad I was! I thought for a second I'd lost them!

The intro killed it! Would like to hear your comments on the car and lap

@rjung_ch

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Philipp! In the next episode we will discuss a bit and more! :D

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

@@rjung_ch Hi Robert! Well then make sure not to miss the upcoming episodes of the PT!

@rjung_ch

3 жыл бұрын

@@GabrielePiana I'm tuned in, thanks for the good times you all bring to the world.

Pretty committed driving, even though it doesn't reflect in the lap time 😂 , squeeling tyres over SX and some other interesting places. Quick check says sub 10 btg, not bad at all :)

@musewolfman

3 жыл бұрын

Probably could've been faster if not for that E36.

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

2013 DOT Chinese re threaded tires.... :D ahahahah

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

@@musewolfman for sure but minimal, it did not cost more than 1/2s all in

Hej! When you did this lap did you take it easy or did you push it?

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mikael! Every lap I drive is the best lap I can drive in that situation. I had just bought the car and drove it on track straight, what you see is the very first lap so there is some margin especially at the beginning.

I am so glad this happened and could not take my eyes off of it. Dying to hear some debrief from Gab.

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

You must have some weird tastes mate! :D :D

@aninspiredname

3 жыл бұрын

It's like Sabine's lap in the transit van, it's fun to watch someone drive something that doesn't belong on the track faster than I could drive a proper race car. So what I'm probably saying is yes you're correct.

Flat out through Mutkurve! Nice indeed.

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert! Ahahah, well not that hard at that speed :D

Whats you guys opinion on the new Toyota GR86? try making a review if possible when the car is available.

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alex! On paper, everything is there! If we could get our hands on it, we would do it immediately!

A hohe acht overtake... Unbelievable💕

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

He made me work for it! :D

Under 10! Nice! Are the tires massively out of balance? because it seems so in the audio...

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Hi There! We were also a bit surprised. We have no idea whats wrong with the car, at the end of the lap the air filter was not fastened anymore and I believe both wheel bearing front are shot to bits. Still, the car has now driven 8000kms and its still trucking. Not even checked tire pressure or put the car on the lift since I got it.

@FriePresse

Жыл бұрын

@@GabrielePiana you are a pro driver but fail too check the tire pressure before going too the ring or check for defect in the old tyre please God never do that again i wanna see you reach high age sincerly a retired Taxidriver

Better question is why he didn’t use the srt4 powered model?

Que modelo es ?.

Legends.

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Thats one way to put it. Idiots also would apply :D

I bet you're glad that's over! OK, you did pass the BMW hatchback but really is Kostas's idea going to work? Humility is a wonderful thing. (OK, what we all want to know is has the PT got better steering feel that the ND?)

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Phill! ahaha, I enjoyed it more than I should admit. Of course it's crap but I'm being philosophical about it, it will make the next car feel like a fucking weapon! :D

#PTallthethings Also needs a "SELL IT" sticker in the rear window, and a #TeamChrysler sticker over the rear arches

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Ahahahahahaha "SELL IT" ahahahah

but not a turbo version?

The gangsta opening cracked me hahahaha

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

We are gangsters man!

Why I think a PT Cruiser can be a crazy sleeper car? What's the largest cc engine thar the engine bay can fit? By the end of the lap, you can here something like ticking (taping?)...

@tunksheeren3055

3 жыл бұрын

PT could come with the 2.5t from the srt4 neon. Same suspension just different wrapper. Only difference is a quieter exhaust so didn't make the 240hp 260 torque of the srt.

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ragna! I don't know why you are sick like that, if this was your question :D Problem is that the engine bay is a nightmare space wise so it's not easy to swap etc. The Turbo car has some legit performance potential with 250bph. But not this version

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

The tapping noise was maybe the AirBox that came lose and was flying around in the engine bay

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

@@tunksheeren3055 does the neon have the same rear axle? I dont think so, no?

@Ragna___

3 жыл бұрын

@@GabrielePiana When it comes to cars, yeah, I'm a little sick! :D I like weird modifications instead of the more common ones. That turbo engine seems like a great start for the PT cruiser. Then maybe 1" bigger wheels, a more "open" air filter (since the one on it isn't on anymore) and a titanium exhaust, facing to the side.

i lapped a PT Diesel in 2008 on the Schleife^^

How is it , compared to the Mx5 ND?

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Daniel! It's a lot slower, much uglier, burns a lot more fuel. The steering self centers and feels quite ok tho, it's spacious and it costed 2400E. :D

@danielschongut

3 жыл бұрын

@@GabrielePiana , if you want to experience “0“ , try my wifes car bmw gran tourer 220i , front axl 1000kg rear 600KG, front wheel drive , plenty of beautiful torque steer (lot of Power.. for understeer), after driving that you beg to drive the ND

Congratulations to 24h Nürburgring resultat!

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mikael! Well thanks! We deserved double P1 but ok, we take what we get

He reminds me of Ryan from the office for some reason!

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Ahahah, really?! I wish I was half as good as BJ Novak!

My first two cars were pt cruisers by choice 06 blue touring 06 tan gt high output

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alexander, My question would be, why? :D

this is the kind of car you dont want to get out because people can see you and you see it. 😆👌

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

The most common question I got asked since I own it is: WHY?

@99Lezard99

3 жыл бұрын

@@GabrielePiana understandable 😂.

The quietest lap around the 'ring I've heard. Stately driving.

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave! PT owners are known to be the quietest road users, it translates on track too!

This will be next year's Gab's N24 weapon.

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Full season deal man

🤦‍♂️ 9:52 i'm not sure if it was tyre screech or the anguished screams of the driver in front, please clarify 🤣

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

The latter Gerard. Quite obviously.

@gerardjoaquino8856

3 жыл бұрын

@@GabrielePiana 🤣🤣🤣

Why do some people keep pretending the PT Cruiser is a bad car (or light truck)? It is not high performance by any stretch, but it is essentially the US equivalant of a VW Beetle. It is cheap, sturdy, reliable, and practical, with quirky styling.

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

I think it's the quirky styling, and eventually the fact that most owners are not "cool". nevertheless, I am appreciating the strong points of the car, which you mentioned. Not sure about sturdy, since this car seems to have few issues, but truth be told it keeps on going!

PT GT is a SRT4 engine let's go!

👑

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Coming from you Nathan!

Yeah ! It's my car 👍 My PT 2001, 228000 kms. No problèmes

Looks like you started the lap in the morning and didn't finish it till night time! =D

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

That's quite accurate. Although it's a 9:50 BTG so not as bad as you might think a PT would do!

Why no turbo

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

I could not find one within the time window I had with the budget I had in mind.

lap time?

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Charles! 9:50 BTG :)

You should test the 240 horsepower 2.4 turbo GT version XD

Well you weren't really into the lap were you ?

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

I gave it my all as always! I never drive bad laps on purpose! :D

The BMW compact driver must be embarrassed! Is it the 1.6 Mini engine from Brazil with a 5 speed getrag gearbox?

@andrewfox96

3 жыл бұрын

A 2.0 liter dohc engine. same engine found in dodge neon cars and the srt4 neon/cruiser minus the turbo.

@richfixescars

3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewfox96 The one with head gasket issues?

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Nah he was having fun regardless of the speed, for sure! It's the 150bph 2.0!

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewfox96 indeed!

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

@@richfixescars fuck you Rich! ahahahahah hopefully not! This is the OLH BulletProof version!

De verdade? Até que achei que ele foi bem, dado suas limitações.

I know the owner of the BMW compact lol abuse sent his way

@garagecedric

3 жыл бұрын

I hope there's a good reason for that dreadful behaviour, like broken mirrors :)

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

I mean it in a friendly way.... totally deserves the abuse ahahah :D

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

@@garagecedric them BMW drivers, no blinkers and no mirrors

Downvote was perhaps by a PT Cruiser owner that does look back at their car in admiration? 😂

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Mike, plenty of butthurt ex owners realizing we are going to skyrocket the PT valuations! This is the next F40!

American Muscle

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Well... American, yes. Muscle... not so much

Whey whip and they can drift

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alexander! Well, the handbrake on this one seems a bit lazy but would be nice to drift it somehow.

I hope you bought track insurance. Don't want to risk writing off that gem. How was your 3 months in it? That was the longest 13 minutes of my life.

Funny, a few days ago I watched Misha fly past a PT Cruiser and it was you @4:15 - see here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f596rs5rl8XHmdo.html

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Goran! You mean you say Misha metaphorically tipping his hat to this UNICORN of a car? :D

@gorankrajnovic

3 жыл бұрын

@@GabrielePiana if I had to choose between the PT Cruiser and the M3/M4 grille, it would be a really tough choice :)

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

@@gorankrajnovic PT all the way

A plastic car with a plastic motor driven by a real pilot is still fun to watch.

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Stefan! Thanks for the kind words! I disagree on the "plastic car" comment tho, the bonnet is apparently made out of lead!

Wait... MANUAL?!

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian! No other version was acceptable

could there be something worse than being passed by a lame and stock PT in nur?

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Miguel. Probably yes, but this is quite high up on the list of bad things :D

@m1gs-

3 жыл бұрын

@@GabrielePiana unfortunately, it is below the red flag policy

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

@@m1gs- 😢😢😢

I own a pt cruiser and it's a keeper!! You can get one for 2000$ between 110 to 150 thousand miles.I really like the body of the car it drives great and fits in pretty much any tight spot. I think people just give it a bad name. Buy one and drive it before you post a video about it being the worst car ever? The passenger seat flips over also and basically gives me a table to eat or work on😊

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ray! Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, we discussed with Kostas that you have to admire the fact that there is nothing "off shelf" on it, everything is designed and bespoke, which is fantastic. It also drives on track quite ok to be honest! This model has few issues I believe but 8000kms in it's still going strong!

@OneLapHeroes

3 жыл бұрын

Ray... WE DID BUY ONE! Then we made a video. Actually two. And a few more are coming. We highly recommend you watch them! Much better fun than just looking at the thumbnail and then commenting straight thinking we are just bashing the car.

@raybeats9074

3 жыл бұрын

@@OneLapHeroes nice!! Ya I was speaking in general but I'm glad you do like them. All these videos on a pt cruiser being the worst car ever is just wrong. Lol there bad ass

@FriePresse

Жыл бұрын

@@GabrielePiana could be fun try make a sleeper out of a Pt crusier that would really Beep off many

Just saw Gab speaking german in 24h Nür Interview. Didn't know he speaks german :-D Whatever. Good Luck for restart. Really foolish Red flag rules.

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Jack of all trades mate! :D

@PerpetuaAutomobilia

3 жыл бұрын

@@GabrielePiana Seems so ... ;-) Congrats for at least winning the tight battle for P2 btw.

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

@@PerpetuaAutomobilia That's the most we could get out of it :( So sad

PT Snoozer

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Timmy, I did not fall asleep anymore than I would do in a 90hp Miata tho, honest.

The most underwhelming lap.

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew! Ahahahah, you are not wrong my friend!

The fastest 💩 Cruiser ... LoL

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

THE FASTEST PT CRUISER NORDSCHLEIFE BTG LAP EVER

Public Toilet cruiser

@GabrielePiana

3 жыл бұрын

Ahahahahaha, nice one Simone!