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  • Опубліковано 10 жов 2010
  • Jeremy test drives the 174mph prototype Prodrive P2. Powered by some of the most sophisticated technology ever yet weighing about as much as an empty crisp packet, its so impressive it manages to make Jeremy vomit! Go to / topgear to see a full list of all high quality videos available on the Top Gear UA-cam channel and don't forget to visit www.topgear.com for all the latest news and car reviews.
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  • @hydrolics5449
    @hydrolics5449 4 роки тому +161

    Never even knew this was a thing, It sounds amazing

    • @x3mality160486
      @x3mality160486 2 роки тому +5

      Best engine sound ever! Ultimate Impreza!

  • @dariocp87
    @dariocp87 9 років тому +387

    what a shame this car never went into production :(

    • @NICKCAMP04
      @NICKCAMP04 3 роки тому +6

      @Tanner Vaughn you know that this is a 6 year old comment right

    • @saadabdullah4245
      @saadabdullah4245 2 роки тому +17

      Still sad this didnt come to market. They deffo need to make a supercar

    • @NICKCAMP04
      @NICKCAMP04 2 роки тому +4

      @@saadabdullah4245 yeah

    • @yudhabagaskara98
      @yudhabagaskara98 2 роки тому +3

      Just like marcos tso on season 7

    • @leafyisweefy9864
      @leafyisweefy9864 2 роки тому +1

      @@NICKCAMP04 yes

  • @EdgarsLS
    @EdgarsLS 5 років тому +68

    2:00 I was expecting for James to proceed whit explaining what anti-lag is!

  • @HansLiao
    @HansLiao 13 років тому +66

    "The very famous..." (I dig this pause) "... Prodrive!"
    "It weighs about as much as a human hair, it goes like one too!" Hell yeah!
    "Relative speed..." Brilliant expression from Jeremy!
    This car is stunning~ What a shame it won't go into production :(

  • @anotherone10
    @anotherone10 13 років тому +41

    "What car do you have?"
    "I have a squirrel mincer that makes me vomit."

  • @moogle68
    @moogle68 3 роки тому +36

    This thing looks like early models of the Cadillac CTS-V (~2010?) sedan from the front. It's got those parallelogram headlights, standard mesh grid grill, and similar proportions on the entire front end.
    On a completely different note, that sound when you ;et off the throttle is fucking amazing! Really wish that with all the turbo-ing going on in the car industry these days that more manufacturers would do something fun like this to their turbo spool discharge/release noise. I guess it would be an expensive thing to develop for what would inevitably an annoyance to most people, and therefore not very good return on the investment.

  • @spurlicos
    @spurlicos 9 років тому +80

    Am I the only one that looks at this and sees an Audi R8 that's had the nose and tail smooshed in?
    Or rather, when looking at the R8, seeing a P2 that's had the roof smooshed down so that the whole car's splayed out?

    • @ConsciousRobot
      @ConsciousRobot 5 років тому +3

      There is absolutely some R8 influence here. I like it.

    • @stewarth8390
      @stewarth8390 3 роки тому

      That was the first thing I thought of too. A 3/4 R8. I like it too 👌

    • @zJoriz
      @zJoriz 3 роки тому

      The R8's design 'leans forward' a lot and I severely dislike it as a result. This P2 here looks far more balanced, even with all the weird air scoops. But there's some similarity, yeah.

    • @DannyPlaysStuff
      @DannyPlaysStuff 3 роки тому +2

      Idk about you but it's more like a compact version of Cadillac CTS-V to me than the R8....

    • @Speedster04_BRA
      @Speedster04_BRA Рік тому

      It's not just you, haha

  • @thewrulph
    @thewrulph 13 років тому +16

    @jfroskate02 anti-lag are the small explosions/bangs you hear when he lets of the gas. They are ment to keep the turbo spinning and thus keep the boost pressure up even when no throttle is being applied. Basicly all rally cars are equiped with this but since the wear on the turbo is immense no production cars usualy have it.

  • @SIXITHS
    @SIXITHS 6 років тому +54

    Sad they completely skipped over/derided the technical aspects of the car, which was the reason Prodrive lent them the P2 in the first place. The boss vowed to never lend them another car after this.

    • @Boris_V
      @Boris_V 2 роки тому +9

      It's an entertainment show, explaining the technical aspect anymore than he did (saying it has anti-lag and a clever diff) would just be boring for most viewers.

    • @srt4788
      @srt4788 2 роки тому +17

      It’s not like they made another one 💀

    • @andrewledbetter5611
      @andrewledbetter5611 Рік тому +4

      Well would you rather listen to an engineer ramble on or would you rather watch JC do a practical test to prove it works and demonstrate the prowess of the car?

    • @sdstig
      @sdstig Рік тому +2

      Clarkson: This is a fantastic car
      Prodrive: How dare you!

  • @sukhdevr3489
    @sukhdevr3489 2 роки тому +27

    That lap time is insane. 1 24.3 from only 345 bhp, and it's not exactly lightweight either.

  • @rand0m4productions
    @rand0m4productions 13 років тому +5

    TopGear's video team continues to amaze me. Superb videos like no other.

  • @dethmetalderique
    @dethmetalderique 12 років тому +6

    @casseebest actually anti lag work by making the fuel mix richer and sending it through the exhaust where it ignites on contact with the hot exhaust pipes, which then goes to the turbo keeping its RPM in a usable range to create no lag.

  • @MyMMC
    @MyMMC 13 років тому +23

    impreza motors are always awesome :-)

  • @KBABZ
    @KBABZ 10 років тому +23

    Since when did the track have a line of flagpoles on the side?

  • @ticalh76
    @ticalh76 13 років тому +9

    £40K ! I was expecting £140K..
    Too bad it's not gonna go in production, it seemed really nice.

  • @statesidesupercars
    @statesidesupercars 8 років тому +12

    Why did I never see this before?!

  • @Cowcharge
    @Cowcharge 8 років тому +10

    I was sure he was gonna say "Not only can it blow your mind - it can blow your chunks."

  • @nastydrum
    @nastydrum 13 років тому +2

    That is the best use of a turbo yet, not dumping all the built up boost in one go!! I'm glad some is making use of the available technology, we have had this stuff ( gyro sensors, roll, pitch & yaw sensors, accelerometers..... etc etc....) for many years in aircraft, it's time to put it into our autos!!!

  • @solhesten
    @solhesten 13 років тому +11

    "its dirty" Haha :D Love the squirrel sound xD Great test ^^

  • @verick
    @verick 13 років тому +2

    I can't believe they used a Death From Above song in the car demo, I love this show so much

  • @dontbelikethesun
    @dontbelikethesun 13 років тому +2

    ive seen this car before online about 2 years ago its insane antilag is awesome. wish they would acutally produce this car.

  • @tbtstt
    @tbtstt 13 років тому +4

    One of my fave ever Top Gear segments and one of my fave ever cars. Such, such, SUCH a shame that Prodrive elected not to put it into production.

  • @ConsciousRobot
    @ConsciousRobot 5 років тому +3

    Why didn't they bring this amazing machine to production?! It's incredible! I read an article that claimed it "wasn't pretty", maybe not, but it looks really cool. Well, everything but the grill looks really cool.

  • @robuuuu
    @robuuuu 13 років тому +1

    just love that boxer sound, cant get enough of it! =)

  • @derbyjr
    @derbyjr 2 роки тому +2

    Fun fact: Ford actually started as a racing company, sort of. Henry Ford tried to establish another auto firm before the Ford Motor Co. we have today.
    In an overly simplified summary, Ford entered the 1901 “Sweepstakes” and beat the well established Alexander Winton. The publicity this victory brought convinced investors to completely back and support Henry’s second attempt at a car firm, which would become the modern Ford Motor Co.

  • @phantomloita
    @phantomloita 13 років тому

    @caio20v its a dose basically no blow off valve when you lift of the throttle the air hits a wall goes back wards spins the turbo the other way and make that sound. it's know technically as a compression surge.

  • @Unlimited_Slip
    @Unlimited_Slip 13 років тому

    I remember seeing pictures of this car a couple years or so ago, how old is this episode?

  • @12389h
    @12389h 13 років тому +1

    Anti-lag - Basically when the turbo is off boost, because the engines at low RPM, the ECU allows car to run rich, causing fuel to ignite in the exhaust manifold. This keeps the turbo spinning even at low revs.
    ATD is basically Active Yaw Control which is also found in Evos and that noise isn't the wastegate, it's compressor surge and it's bad for your turbo.

  • @bunnymaid
    @bunnymaid 13 років тому +7

    "Animal and machine in perfect harmony?" 笑

  • @elp2500HD21
    @elp2500HD21 13 років тому

    @Pitttdog dont forget the differential with all those settings!

  • @UtahNation
    @UtahNation 13 років тому +1

    "That's what it is a squirrel mincer." Loved that part.

  • @BODEGAtrashofficial
    @BODEGAtrashofficial 2 роки тому

    this was the first episode of Top Gear with the trio that I ever saw.

  • @olipalli1
    @olipalli1 13 років тому

    Hey guys!! Whats the name of the song that starts at 0:34- and keeps going.????

  • @n8dawg414
    @n8dawg414 11 років тому +4

    The ATD explanation was actually pretty simple to understand...sounded like AYC on an EVO.

  • @YouCallThataKnife253
    @YouCallThataKnife253 13 років тому

    @iThoughtOfaUsername turbo lag is where the turbo is spooking up enough to be effective..so an als system is one that minimizes that lag time

  • @Oilbucket1
    @Oilbucket1 12 років тому

    what is the song called at like 35 seconds in the video?

  • @funfun5656
    @funfun5656 Рік тому +1

    What that's not anti lag...Anti lag is where you adjust the ignition timing and keep the turbos spooled at low speed (like around corners or from a dig) so you can engage it when you need the power either off the line, in a rolling race or to regain speed coming out of a corner.

  • @SlaughterEmAll
    @SlaughterEmAll 13 років тому

    @qwikyking yeah i think its when they tune the turbo to work way b4 3k-3.5k rpm

  • @Ltldrk
    @Ltldrk 13 років тому

    Good thing to know the stig is compatible with the P2's computer :)

  • @177GearBreak
    @177GearBreak 12 років тому +1

    Does anyone know, whats the name of the song is 0:33 ????? PLZ

  • @mattsommers4111
    @mattsommers4111 2 роки тому +1

    4:30 sounds like the mafia 2 throwup sound 😂

  • @THE916AZN
    @THE916AZN 13 років тому

    Lol was that Rosetta stone or something when the stig was driving?

  • @SupraNaturalTT
    @SupraNaturalTT 13 років тому +5

    Of all the years that Jeremy Claarkson has been driving turbocharged cars and still insists that the surging "squirrel sound" from the compressor wheel is the "waste gate", couldn't be more wrong. It is the blow off valve, the waste gate is to control your boost pressure. I have heard him refer to "waste gate" too many times in previous episodes.

  • @clifborder4fm
    @clifborder4fm 13 років тому

    squirels being pushed into the engine is another term for compression surge?

  • @RXHardstyle
    @RXHardstyle 13 років тому

    @jfroskate02 What Buffynajtor is correct. Any car where constant boost is wanted, 2 step launch control is there. Plus im pretty sure Porsches use Sequential turbo systems don't they?

  • @netmatrix75
    @netmatrix75 13 років тому

    @MrMrShobear
    I was wondering if this has a WRX chassis underneath? I mean it would save a lot to use that chassis that u can just use the same engine. The only cost would be making brand new panels and interior fittings. Still cost a lot. My point is why Subaru never made such a thing but Prodrive which only mods WRX for races does. Strange world this is.

  • @BJ2991GT500
    @BJ2991GT500 13 років тому

    Does anyone know what the name of the song is that starts at 0:33?

  • @Oilbucket1
    @Oilbucket1 12 років тому +1

    0:30 what is that song please?

  • @jtr990
    @jtr990 13 років тому

    If Prodrive plans to put the P2 in production, let's hope there's a sick bag as standard equipment. It's circles around so fast and tight!

  • @ficacci
    @ficacci 13 років тому

    @JTshoot i think its the Koenigsegg CCXR and the other long one its the same but its the CCX, if im not right please correct me.

  • @Mach5Johnny
    @Mach5Johnny 3 роки тому +4

    What a pity this car never came to production!

  • @garryx215
    @garryx215 Рік тому +1

    Its a shame it didnt get in production. It was an amazing piece of enginiering

  • @Sitdownson287
    @Sitdownson287 13 років тому

    Wouldn't be such fast without Impreza engine! But I still love it!

  • @buzwazfuz
    @buzwazfuz 13 років тому

    Will it be for sale in America?

  • @RXHardstyle
    @RXHardstyle 13 років тому

    Also by Anti-lag if it means 2-step launch control. Then its simply constant boosting =]

  • @allu50
    @allu50 13 років тому +1

    i would love a traditional mini with a 1.6 turbo and 4wd!

  • @adans20
    @adans20 13 років тому

    the wastegate sound is awesome!

  • @ENKTDeeColon_and_randomnumbers
    @ENKTDeeColon_and_randomnumbers 11 років тому

    the subaru boxer engine (both standard and tuned) sounds like a rally saab v4 in my opinion

  • @josephtalbot125
    @josephtalbot125 13 років тому

    @MattTrecartin Doesn't the nissan gtr already have that technology?

  • @SSCrow
    @SSCrow 13 років тому

    @Gigdoat UA-cam uses a different tracker for 300+ views.
    So new videos will usually see a view count cap at around 300. Then the other system will update the true viewcount later.

  • @emasep
    @emasep 13 років тому

    @MeeGra123 "Break" refers to the horsepower at the breaks. It's one of the 3 most commons ways to measure power. The other two beeing Rhp and kw. The reason why you have bhp and rhp is that you "loose" some horsepower in the energy transfere frm the engine, to the actuall wheels. So that's why (if Im not mistaken) rhp is what your engine produces and bhp is what your car actually does on the road. Hope it helps x)

    • @N3onDr1v3
      @N3onDr1v3 2 роки тому

      Break is when they test the engine on a stand and apply a braking force to it. The alternative is wheel horsepower which is measured at the axle, or more commonly at the wheels. This is with the engine in the car with all drivetrain components sapping some power.
      Edit: i just saw this was from 11 years ago. I hope you have a bit more knowledge now ;)

  • @MeeGra123
    @MeeGra123 13 років тому

    Would anybody tell me whats the "break" in bhp?
    I cant translate it but I would like to know :-)

  • @keoki777
    @keoki777 13 років тому

    Is it BOV flutter or compression surge?

  • @Mcrisara
    @Mcrisara 10 років тому

    is that guy from prodrive the previous head of the subaru world rally team?

  • @sp4zumz
    @sp4zumz 13 років тому

    What episode is this from? I don't remember it.

  • @RnB123100
    @RnB123100 13 років тому

    the sound u get when u step off the gas is the blow off valve.

  • @dannyDC2
    @dannyDC2 13 років тому

    Looks like a MG X-Power SV from the rear?

  • @Jahwarrior91
    @Jahwarrior91 13 років тому +1

    BEAST!! I cant believe they were playing a Missy Elliot beat

  • @DLTrally
    @DLTrally 13 років тому +4

    That is one of the coolest, most amazing cars in history. Imagine how amazing would it be to own a P2 with a EXE-TC safari suspension! Perfect car for Baja!

  • @CEB444
    @CEB444 13 років тому

    @SpeedFreakNO
    do you know the song name?

  • @Propilotgill
    @Propilotgill 11 років тому +1

    I'm very familiar with Anti-Lag.. But once in a while top gear will put a basic car out with Carkson or the Stig on a track a without Anti-Lag installed and flames would shoot out the back like a butane lighter!!

  • @manyakols9
    @manyakols9 13 років тому

    looks awesome and futuristic :D

  • @vladsinger
    @vladsinger 13 років тому

    @TheFenerli10 always nice to dream. There's plenty of other people who give very thorough and factual reviews about ordinary cars.

  • @canadian1192
    @canadian1192 13 років тому

    can it PLEASE come state side?? this thing is incredible...

  • @poopyy99
    @poopyy99 13 років тому

    ok what is the name of the music at 00:34

  • @Marks121
    @Marks121 13 років тому

    what episode was this in?

  • @id786
    @id786 13 років тому

    this vehicle is amazing. i wonder if they will bring it to the north american markets.

  • @SuperMusicfreak93
    @SuperMusicfreak93 10 років тому +6

    I have actually been to the pro-drive factory and got a chance to sit in this car. it's actually very boring to look at. bare insides, just grey fabric, great technology though and the representative who showed us around really didn't like Jeremy either lol. the engineers were very cool though, showed us some of the stuff they're working on like Chris meekes wrc mini :D also the Aston martin lagonda's. also I got to sit in the legendary WRC championship winning Subaru Impreza that was driven by Colin McRea. great factory.

  • @liamgmartin1627
    @liamgmartin1627 11 років тому

    A bit late, but better late than never! It's Partyline Honey by Faultline. I heard it here...loved it and bought the ablum.

  • @anzonix
    @anzonix 13 років тому

    what wass the price again?

  • @CarAddictCrAzY
    @CarAddictCrAzY 13 років тому

    lol 6:38 pru de cos se du pra de sema ko..... where can i find traffic lights?

  • @The70srockfan
    @The70srockfan 13 років тому

    hahah Jeramey's voice cracks at 0:23

  • @fanjapanischermusik
    @fanjapanischermusik 13 років тому

    @JTshoot
    its a old mini cooper i think

  • @BadBadManners
    @BadBadManners 13 років тому

    Death from above 1979? I didn't expect that on top gear!.

  • @jason950216
    @jason950216 13 років тому

    The ADI seems to be a good system!

  • @Arctic222Avenger
    @Arctic222Avenger 13 років тому

    Full potential of the Impreza STi engine, unlocked.

  • @Shenmoki
    @Shenmoki 10 років тому

    Anti-lag drops a droplet of petrol into the turbo which keeps the turbo spinning through let's say gear changes or deceleration so there is never any lag from the turbo. The downside is that the system costs a lot and ruins the turbo.

  • @MonstrousMartin
    @MonstrousMartin 13 років тому

    @mydeftones hahaha, that's one wicked sound >:D

  • @NeillWylie
    @NeillWylie 13 років тому

    It sounds quite oldschool. I like the noise.

  • @petrolheadfrombr
    @petrolheadfrombr 13 років тому

    What's the name of this type of Turbo Valve??

  • @Mrfreakyit
    @Mrfreakyit 13 років тому

    I LOVE TOP GEAR !

  • @-arGru
    @-arGru 13 років тому

    What episode is this from?

  • @The70srockfan
    @The70srockfan 13 років тому

    @thetito626 hell yea man! i wish they would mention how much the cars cost in dollars though!

  • @t0rq21
    @t0rq21 13 років тому

    is it episode 7 of the 15th series? already?

  • @ENKTDeeColon_and_randomnumbers
    @ENKTDeeColon_and_randomnumbers 12 років тому +1

    i want it. a futuristic sportscar body with inteligance and acts and sounds like a rallycar

  • @Frosty_tha_Snowman
    @Frosty_tha_Snowman Рік тому

    I honestly would have bought one of these if they'd been available.

  • @lmmedia3567
    @lmmedia3567 Рік тому

    Man I miss this show

  • @helloitsnicko
    @helloitsnicko 13 років тому

    Such a cool looking car.

  • @dunti21
    @dunti21 13 років тому

    @acidongitim a paint job and bodykit? What are you? 12 years old? however I do agree with you that it's power is very awesome

  • @heady420sativa
    @heady420sativa 13 років тому

    Gotta love those subaru engines!