As an avid Mazda Rotary fan who owns the last FD RX-7 sold here in Australia, after the fact the SP homologation version is essentially a road car - I'd have to say on the road. I really enjoyed this video. It certainly captured the essence and rawness of a proper race car that still has the elegance and some kind of compliance to be able to be driven to the shops for a bottle of milk.... Maybe the long way there 😉
This channel never fails with the cinematography, the images, the people, the stories and of course, the cars. One of my favorite videos so far honestly.
Went to fill up my 996 GT3 in May this year at my local hi octane fuel station when I saw a road legal GT1 at the pumps! Brilliant surprise and really nice film crew and team eating ice cream. The ‘head honcho’ showed interest in my car, and the common denominator, the Metzger engine. Chance meeting of a such an iconic car, great guys and a video that really does this car justice. Keep it on the nearby roads from time to time guys.
I remember seeing this car in period race in Canada. In fairness the multiple championships it 'won' were against very weak competition by comparison however that should not take away from how special a car it is. To this day I can clearly remember the noise of the turbo dump valves (that were well captured in this video BTW). Klaus Bytzek still has one of the 3 cars in Canada and him and his brother are really lovely chaps.
A modern equivalent to James Dean and his 550 spyder back in his day..This is what it would have been like to have drove a Spyder on the public roads back in 1955..A rare sight indeed. Can you imagine..
No one should be confused that the 1996 Le Mans results were achieved with a GT1 Evo like the one featured in this video. The Evo was not raced until 1997. Even the modest results at Le Mans in 1997 were achieved with a privately-entered 1996-spec car, managing 3rd in class, and 5th overall.
It was beaten in 1997 FIA GT Championship by Mercedes CLK GTR and in 1997 Lemans by McLaren F1 GTR Longtail but I still don't care this car is phenomenal
there is something about Tom Hartley I don't like, but in this video he managed to move me. Well done to all the team involved in this production, great job
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Very cool, but not sure how these converted race versions will end up in a few years. In my opinion the king in the range is still the street version. Looking at the McLaren F1s, the road cars are always doing better than the converted race cars, I believe it will be a similar case for the GT1 as well. The only reason I would consider a road legal race car will worth a lot would be that the race version was never sold to customer teams, has a great racing history and there is no direct road car version, and of course usable on the road, something like the V8 DTM cars from 2012.
Hope you enjoyed this special feature on this unicorn! Would you prefer to drive this on the track, or the road? 🧐👇
As an avid Mazda Rotary fan who owns the last FD RX-7 sold here in Australia, after the fact the SP homologation version is essentially a road car - I'd have to say on the road. I really enjoyed this video. It certainly captured the essence and rawness of a proper race car that still has the elegance and some kind of compliance to be able to be driven to the shops for a bottle of milk.... Maybe the long way there 😉
No I would call the 98 model the real unicorn
The absolute pinnacle of a unicorn on 4 wheels, by the king of (GT) race car manufacturers.
A real unicorn! One of Porsche's finest.
unicorn on 4 wheels
I'm trying to imagine how that would look like.
Not even close
This channel never fails with the cinematography, the images, the people, the stories and of course, the cars. One of my favorite videos so far honestly.
Thanks for your kind words! Glad you're enjoying our videos.
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Went to fill up my 996 GT3 in May this year at my local hi octane fuel station when I saw a road legal GT1 at the pumps! Brilliant surprise and really nice film crew and team eating ice cream. The ‘head honcho’ showed interest in my car, and the common denominator, the Metzger engine. Chance meeting of a such an iconic car, great guys and a video that really does this car justice. Keep it on the nearby roads from time to time guys.
Loved this era of cars, with very limited road car numbers. Always liked the CLK-GTR more, but this is just as rare and special.
Outstanding production quality here chaps. Really enjoyed the video. Fantastic car also.
I had closed captions on, and when the scene cut to the car accelerating, spooling up and down the turbos, the captions read "[Music]"... I agree!
Spot on!
I would love to see more uploads on your channel Tom. Your videos are always so long but so SO very rewarding to watch.
I remember seeing this car in period race in Canada. In fairness the multiple championships it 'won' were against very weak competition by comparison however that should not take away from how special a car it is. To this day I can clearly remember the noise of the turbo dump valves (that were well captured in this video BTW). Klaus Bytzek still has one of the 3 cars in Canada and him and his brother are really lovely chaps.
Simply beautiful. Cars like this is what life it about. Screw the f1 I’d sell it and but the gt1
So special, totally agree!
That’s beautiful
Fantastic production, soundtrack and holy grail car, bravo.
Sounds Mad, Turbo spooling 😎
The turbos are INSANE! 😍
What a timeless design, looks similar to todays AMG 1. Beautiful
Couldn't agree more!
A modern equivalent to James Dean and his 550 spyder back in his day..This is what it would have been like to have drove a Spyder on the public roads back in 1955..A rare sight indeed. Can you imagine..
I always loved these and the 962, beautiful lines for sure!
Love the headlights.
Why was it in Melbourne, Australia for a bit recently … ?
Perfect for the trip to the grocery store!😂
If i could afford this i actually would drive this as daily as possible :D
@@TheGreener121 Hell yes. Any excuse to use it and I'm sure the knowing public would appreciate it.
Absolutely!
Really good. Very interesting video. Thanks
Beautiful Porsche
Great video and legendary car!
Masterpiece
It really is 😍
Truly awesome car! I wouldn't mind of Porsche did a GT1 with its current 911. :)
No one should be confused that the 1996 Le Mans results were achieved with a GT1 Evo like the one featured in this video. The Evo was not raced until 1997. Even the modest results at Le Mans in 1997 were achieved with a privately-entered 1996-spec car, managing 3rd in class, and 5th overall.
It was beaten in 1997 FIA GT Championship by Mercedes CLK GTR and in 1997 Lemans by McLaren F1 GTR Longtail but I still don't care this car is phenomenal
Wow what a car, brilliant feature guys, love the fact you drove it around Donington! 👍
As i live a few miles away and didnt get to see it, im not so happy...
Hats off 🔥🙏
Lol I recognise that underpass…what a machine!✌️🤘
Couldnt imagine owning something so amazing.
I remember that car Racing at Daytona in 2001&2002
what a BEAST
Wish someone would recreate these cars. GT1 cars 🤤
Would be epic
Dreamy!
2012 tires? Badass !!
there is something about Tom Hartley I don't like, but in this video he managed to move me. Well done to all the team involved in this production, great job
*Lovely*
911 GT1 EVO √
F1 GTR LT √
So you guys have any plans with CLK GTR😍
Better get it added to our list… 😎
I'll call ya tomorrow, just off to put the Euromillions on! 🙏
😂😂
It was such a thing of beauty without those pointless stickers on it ;)
reminds me of the carrera GT..maybe cause of the colour
Not 1 comment about the lights.......can we get off the 996 now?
❤ love it
Wow a truly Amazing Looking Car jut wow wow wow
I have seen this car in Ashby.
Chassis # MasterChief
Would clearly drive it on the track - where it belongs to be.
Crazy
That's one way to describe it!
That cars number plate would be far better used on a maclaren... id sell it to a P1 owner, then try to buy something for the porche.
I've always like this headlight design though a lot of Porsche-philes hated it. It really fits the look of this car.
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i have to settle with imagining in Le Mans in my Cross Turismo. sigh...
Very cool, but not sure how these converted race versions will end up in a few years. In my opinion the king in the range is still the street version. Looking at the McLaren F1s, the road cars are always doing better than the converted race cars, I believe it will be a similar case for the GT1 as well. The only reason I would consider a road legal race car will worth a lot would be that the race version was never sold to customer teams, has a great racing history and there is no direct road car version, and of course usable on the road, something like the V8 DTM cars from 2012.
Other than the turning circle, it performed on the road well!
Lanzante should remaster a carrera gt
omg that blow-off valve always blows me off :)
no bov that's turbo flutter 😁
Incredible. Never knew about this car.
It's a rare beast! But how beautiful.
It's crazy how a normal 911 Turbo is faster than this now.
Wow.
Imagine a porsche carrera gt gt1
Basically a Gemballa Mirage GT.
Dear Santa...
This was in Aus at a dealer so it clearly wasn’t bought directly from a collector
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この顔が一番好き。
GT1と同じ顔の911が好きです
Always been a resto. Built tub from bits in period
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Unless it for money, why the hell are featuring him on your otherwise excellent channel??
So, I guess a car like this is basically name your own price? I'd make it my daily driver.
Probably more reliable and cheaper to maintain than a BMW i8
😂 not sure about that
@@supercar.driver 😋 it’s a metzger what could go wrong ?
Sex on wheels 🎶
6 speed manual, hmmm.
Yea which is way funner plus it's a 90s car
Manuel + two enormous turbos = fun.
@@supercar.driver ofcourse, that engine sounds like a monster. How much hp does it make on max boost?