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  • j'adore l'arrière de la McLaren mp4-12c avec son aileron ses pots d’échappement et tout le reste en gros c'est ma voitures préférer !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • McLaren is king of top gear test tack, beating everything, and the cars being tested against it here, by a long way at that. . it is also faster around Nurburg.something must be wrong if anything here beats it no offence to the competition. mp4 is just on paper an reality faster than any thing here in a straight line or around a track as tested.

  • @Dreadzedan its only faster because it was developed there, i also suspect the reason it wasn't fastest here is because it takes some getting used to the first time you really go for it.

  • All really beautiful cars. I thought the P-car was a GT2 when it was pulling out of the paddock, did not catch it initially though as they said RS. So its the GT2 RS they ran! Not bad placement considering the competition.

    While I am a P-car nut, who can't love them all? What a great job to have, drive these, talk stuff, be polite, and do it all over again. My perfect job description.

  • People should remember this MP4 had a suspension leak which made the system react in tenths of seconds not milliseconds. Some thing that was recorded in the magazine article and not in the video.

    Mclaren came back and redone the lap with their test drive under the same conditions and got a 1:27.7

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  • This Ferrari 458 is fucking beautiful =P

    Ferrari 4 ever <3 <3 <3

  • Well well, I really thought that mclaren would have made a better car.

    Maybe the mp4 is like their f1 cars, it will start bad but come good right at the end of its development. ;o)

  • mp4 was faster around the nurbugring, that is proof enough. and how could he not know how to turn the assists off?

  • Maybe people not brake hard enough on the mp4-12c. Since they never had a air brake before. That may be the excuse.

  • He'll always be THE Stig.

  • In Top Gear the MP4 is better than all the Bugatti's, Ferrari's, Pagani's and Koenigsegg's and is 3 seconds faster than the 458 Italia: fastestlaps(dot)com/tracks/top­_gear_track.html

  • 8:30 how the fuck do you get pimples on your neck ???

  • finally a ferrari that can do more than turn heads

  • that's weird. gallardo beat the mp4? and the ferrari beat the 911 gt2 rs? that's surprising. the ferrari is 100kg heavier and has 40hp less, and the gallardo is 200kg and has 40hp less. I get the ferrari is one of the most perfectly built cars and has some of the best systems and equipment on it plus the most downforce and is known to post faster than expected times but the gallardo? maybe he had a bad run in the mp4, it was his first time

  • @thnk4urself Yup especially since he didn't know how to turn off the traction control on the MP4.

  • @rvind92g so it does turn off? I thought that you could turn it off. that would help explain it too

  • @thnk4urself I've driven the 458 many times and let me tell you that in 20 years this car will still beat the pants of many other cars. The thing is that "Numbers" dont always tell the true story. The Traction ctrl on the mclaren is not fully defeatable, in turn that slows down the drivers ability to interact with the car.

  • @PAOLOferrariJUVE I agree. I don't know how they do it but the 458 seems to be one of the most perfect supercars ever made. the numbers are very deceiving, in that way it reminds me of the nissan GT-R, but the difference is, it still is an amazingly exciting car to drive that doesn't feel at all like the car is doing any of the work for you correct? what I've inferred, is that ferrari's tcs, asm, etc systems feel like they're meant to make you faster opposed to safer like most, is that true?

  • @thnk4urself I have to agree with you- the times done in this video don't seem to add up. I am not in any way suggesting that Collins can't drive a car to its limit, but there is no way the GT2 RS and MP4is that 'slow'. Possibly it was a very hot day because both turbocharged cars (MP4 and GT2) under performed. Or maybe he got straight out of the 458 into the GT2 and tried to adapt that diving style to it, which won't work in a 911. I'd still take the GT2 though, regardless of figures

  • @charlesholzy I think it could be his driving style and the fact that he probably had a few runs with each. I could buy that the 458 was the fastest, it's an incredible car, it's like the nissan GT-R where it goes much much faster around corners than it should be able to on paper, but the gallardo? that's just weird. Lamborghini's are great but they really aren't the best handling/performing cars in comparison to the rest. I'd take the McLaren I think, best looking IMO, I do love the 458 too tho

  • Top Gear's time is total bull shit. Ferrari 458 has proved to be faster on EVERY other track. 

  • @rforracing I completely agree. They switched stigs and all of a sudden, all cars started breaking records and placing times way faster than they should be compared to the old times. I mean a fuckin nissan GTR beat a Veyron for christ sake. Obviously the new stig is a brilliant driver but the times are now very misleading and that's a shame. I'd like to see them retest the ferrari 458 and veyron ss, they both will destroy the mp4-12cs time if lapped by the new stig

  • @rforracing so tell me your sources, then, i've found other data

  • @FAWEXX Ferrari 458 was faster in these videos as well:

    watch?v=RYUZrUpe61s (Autoexpress)

    watch?v=j_fKkyG_GL0 (EVO Ferrari lap)

    watch?v=aTX_w-GSGkE (EVOMclaren lap)

  • Look at that guys neck, its disgusting.

  • 1:28:00...

  • What a suprise, another FERRARI SPONSERED TEST.

    If any of you morons knew anything about the auto publishing industry the majority of these comments wouldn't be here.

  • @brad1brad Prove it ot STFU.

  • @rforracing Go fuck yourself.

  • DUMP THE FUCKING MUSIC !!

    Regardless of the outcome of this Ferrari sponsered test, my choice would be the McLaren. It's way more exotic and all made in the UK !! And yes, as per all the other comments here, THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM CAN BE DISABLED !!

  • @turboslag You cant turn the off the Brake Steer system in the Mclaren. Watch Fifth Gear's review and you'll know.

  • @rforracing

    Did I mention brake steer system ?!

  • @turboslag Brake Steer works like a stability control system. Do your research please.

  • @rforracing

    OPEN YOUR EYES !!! I never mentioned brake steer !! I said TRACTION CONTROL !!! Either pay attention or STFU !!

  • @turboslag Traction control only prevents wheel spin you dumb fuck. Leaving it on or off when driving on a race track wont matter. Its just used to launch properly.

  • @rforracing

    FFS, u really r the dick wit of the century !! First, u accuse me of making a comment that I never mentioned, second, u then say traction control only affects launch !! How about out of corners ?! Muppet !!

  • @turboslag drifting is not the fastest way around the corner. Actually leaving Nissan GT-R's stability/traction in Race mode rather than turning it off makes it FASTER around the track.

  • Numbskull. Can turn off traction control still it's his first time in it. I'd probably do the same sort of lap time.

  • You can turn the traction control off in the mp4-12c... you see them do that in new dvd "powered up" by mr clarkson ..

  • U can turn off tcs on mclaren ben u fuckin backstabbin idiot

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  • What Recession?

  • Hey, guys at CAR, I'd love to tell you how much I liked the video (especially since I love your magazine) but you really should know better than to put music over the sound of the engines. We want to hear the cars. That's why we watch these videos, otherwise we'd just look at pictures with our iPods on. Cut the music out. Completely. Let's hear the cars. Thanks.

  • Who does Ben Collins think he is?! The Stig?! Outrageous!!!!

  • dang that benz is ugly, looks like a clown shoe

  • Nice review but PLEASE next time more shots without the bloody music (we really want to hear the car noise) and more onboard cameras. Thanks ;-)

  • If you say you own a Ferrari then people think you're a snob. Own a McLaren and you'll be more respected from fellow petrol-heads!

  • …Efficiency that allows Mclaren to cover 100 Km with 12 liters of petrol. For Ferrari lovers speaking about lack of Inheritance, don’t forget Mclaren F1’s top speed of 391 km/h from the begging of the 90’s. Thanks to McLaren, the stack climbs higher every time a new machine arrives.

  • Only 28 bhp is the difference between McLaren MP-4 and Ferrrari 458 Italia is quite short to explain 2,8 sec difference in a 1m 15sec track. Overall efficiency, that’s what we are talking about. The same overall efficiency that makes also the Nissan GTR faster than the 458 Italia in Top Gear test track. The efficiency that makes a MClaren faster than Veyron SS (even more than the doubling it’s power). Only the Atom V8 (half car, half racing machine) was able to beat it.

  • @druao 1) Dunsfold is a power track therefore favouring the mclaren's extra power.

  • omg it speaks

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  • the Ferrari458 is such a great GREAAT car <33

  • Could you all specialists explain this Top Gear test track leaderboard: Ariel Atom V8 > 1:15:10 MP4-12C > 1:16:2 Bugatti Veyron SS > 1:16:8 Gumpert > 1:17:1 .....(long way down).... Lamborghini LP670-4SV > 1:19:0 Ferrari Enzo > 1:19:0 Ferrari 458 > 1:19:1 Ariel Atom > 1:19:5
  • @druao im no expert but different tracks favour cars set up in slightly different ways

  • @druao whats odd about it?

  • the GT2 RS beat all of them anyday and by far....it's impossible for the 458 to stand with the porsche, it's mathematically impossible you lie juste for the need of your show, shame on you

  • watch?v=l8EAYPssUzg&

  • The driver says " in the porsche need more time to get better behind the wheel , sure is faster" ;) GT2RS is a Beast , not friendly car. the others are like a R/C car compared to the gt2 rs.

  • what!!!!!!ferrari beat the porsche gt2 rs!!!!!!!!!go to hell and f--k the devil!!!

  • you do can turn the traction control off... and when you do... its much much more faster... on top gear's lap the MP4 did faster lap time then the Bugatti Veyron...

  • 458 faster than the gt2 rs?

    how bad is this review

  • who are the people behind the ferrari and the mclaren, people from the factories ??

  • New NISSAN GTR...????

    Lambo Aventador...???

  • New NISSAN GTR...????

  • Who cares about an Ex-Stig

  • who cars about an Ex-Stig!

  • Boring circuit!

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  • Where's the 2012 GTR? I'd have liked to see that in the lineup.

  • as we can see let's just say Ferrari is the best in this shit 

  • They tried to copy the ferrari and they fail big time.When they say there was a problem with the hydraulic system that just pathetic.The next time they will try to build a McLaren (if it will be a next time) better than a ferrari they will fail again.

    Fifth gear- ferrari wins on the track,evo magazine,car magazin .What they all say the same.What you ppl want more than this to admit that the ferrari is better?

  • @gabymunteanu They already built a McLaren better than Ferrari, and it's called F1. I am pretty shure that that car is still the fastest street car in the world, and I belive it would be the fastest on Top Gear track. And that's just because it weights 1130 kg.

  • @touretul Come one man you can"t tell me your really listen to what Top Gear say.They have favorit the British cars and they dont have an honest opinion.The Ferrari 458 on ther track is 3 SECOND SLOWER only on their track isn"t that a little strange for you?If you really want to see a real honest opinion British car show look at Fifth Gear and not at that racist crap of Top Gear.

  • @gabymunteanu I was talking about McLaren F1 built by Gordon Murray, not about 12C. McLaren F1 was never on the present Top Gear track.

  • @gabymunteanu I wouldn't say that McLaren has failed. It created a fast and comfortable car, akin to that of a GT than a supercar actually. More of a Nissan GTR than a Ferrari 458. And I wouldn't say that Ferrari is all that fast either, the company has the tendency to tune up their car from their original specifications before handing it over for reviews so they can win almost all the comparisons and shoot outs there is. So Ferrari isn't all that as you think.

  • @rvind92g LOOOL and you thenk theat McLaren,Porche,Lamborghini,Vey­ron........... they don"t prepare their car before handing it over for reviews?Of course they do.You think the McLaren will say take whatever you want?You now whay i love the ferrari? is the fact that is build by extraterrestrial life form:)

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  • @gabymunteanu oh well, McLaren have been far better than Ferrari in F1 this season. That's all that matters :)

  • @NottinghamForest22 this is not the f1 season is McLaren 12C vs Ferrari

  • @gabymunteanu I would take the Noble M600 over both cars :)

  • @gabymunteanu i like how you left out top gear and autocar, on top gear the mclaren beat the ferrari by three seconds. explain that

  • @gabymunteanu You're just a Ferrari fanboy that speaks, that's all. MP4-12C is truly a revolution in the car industry regarding the concept, the design and the materials used, electronics, etc. Where did you find out they copied the Ferrari with the MP4-12C anyway? Sorry but I am not buying this review, in fact any review all they're politics or sponsored. If you look up to buy one of these cars, just test drive yourself. If you don't afford one but just fanboying then youre just blowing hot air

  • @fastcougar3200 not to say he's not a big ferrari fan, but you have to admit, ever since top gear got a new stig, lap times have been much much quicker. if you think the mclaren really is faster that's fine but 3 seconds faster? you have to admit, that's not accurate at all. the fact is the new stig is a much faster driver and takes a faster line on that track. on most other tracks, there's not a 3 second difference, not even on the nurburgring

  • @gabymunteanu Haleste si asta fanboy-ule. watch?v=5UGxbfLh4KE&feature=re­lated

    Ore de ce toti romanii pe youtube sunt cocalari si ferraristi? Sa fie pentru ca toti sunt prosti sau putin instruiti?

  • @gabymunteanu so fucking true!!!!

    british engineering = fucking junk leftover from land rover + aston fartin

  • @gabymunteanu Mclaren MP4 1434Kg 592 Bhp

    Ferrari 458 1485 Kg 562 Bhp

    phisicaly impossible Ferrai more fast than the MP4

    Chek the time at the nurburgring for the omologation test. The MP4 was 10 sec faster

    What the hell are you talking about?

  • @ametystbrain actually the mp4 is below 1400kg unless you're counting the driver and fuel or something. I still disagree though, the ferrari is faster on most occasions because it gets the power down much more easily and has one the best differentials and suspensions out there. plus the downforce and advanced computers keeping it on the road. it's strange, all that and people critisize the mp4 for not being exciting enough? I don't buy that. plus the mp4 is much better looking

  • @ametystbrain how do you explain the convertable lambo then? you need to stop worshiping Jeremy clarkson. sure he makes good videos but its more on entertainment than actual facts

  • mp4 bad reviews all over youtube...except top gear which is fukin biased.

    clarkson is a comedian not a professional driver.

    top gear sucks

  • @viclam both evo and autocar say that mclaren is better performance wise

    

  • Did McLaren concentrate too much on the Top Gear track? Seems so.

  • stupid effin music is way too loud!

  • Check out 8.02, the internal shot clearly shows the best lap in the 12c as 1.28.78! Virtually identical to the 458, conspiracy theorists let loose

  • @Bak3es He probably didnt reset the V-box after taking it out of the 458 and putting inside mclaren. Why would british reviewers show THEIR OWN car as worse than others on purpose?

  • @Bak3es 1:28:78 is Porsche's time.

  • lol ben collins doesn't know how to turn the traction control off

  • @Funkmastabuzz the SLR is not a sports car or a grand tourer....... It's a Hypercar! Gigantic difference.

  • * Nuffield said

  • Ok coming from my experience the McLaren is the best. Nuffield said.

  • The Little Mac would be the fastest for not only the average driver, but virtually 99% of people walking the face of the planet (including every single commenter here, that has no F1 experience). Fact is, we all suck to various degrees, and the McLaren will make us better, whereas the GT2 RS and even the 458 don't "interfere" enough to raise our paltry skill level.

    Also, the McLaren is less of a marque nameplate and is, by far, the rarest of the lot (the RS looks just like any other 911).

  • the only reason top gear let go of the stig to carmagazine was under the condition they'd take the sound editor, too.

  • Topgear found that the mclaren was way faster than the 458 but both are awesome cars. I saw a 458 the other day.

  • @mclarensennaf1 - yes, becasue they LIED... You saw the truth in this video and you can also check the test that fifth gear did as well. The 458 is definitely the better car. Oh, and Ferrari is preparing the (458 scuderia) try to imagine what's going to be like....can't wait to see.

  • @Mamertum345 Actually dude, if you actually read the magazine you'd know that the McLaren was suffering from a problem and hence the slower lap time.

  • @MagnificentKot - I do not believe that. The truth is, the McLaren is not as great as anticipated. That's all.

    However, Ferrari is working on a Scuderia version of the 458. 650Hp with 100 Kgs less than the standard 458. I leave it up to your imagination how many light years the Ferrari would be BETTER than the McLaren.

  • @Mamertum345 In Car magazine they state quite clearly that it was a hydraulic leak in the suspension that caused the McLaren to be slower than the Ferrari. Please read the issue if you don't believe me.

    Personally, if I had the money, I'd go with the Ferrari. Why? Because it looks better. I want a car to excite me and not leave me feeling, "is that it?". For me, the Ferrari wins. Actually I'd take the Lambo Aventador over all these. So there you go.

  • @Mamertum345 Im pretty sure that there isnt going to be a Scuderia version especially with 650 BHP Luca Di Montzelmo or whatever CEO of Ferrari S.p.a said that the Ferrari 458 will not be followed up with a Scuderia like version of the car however there is always a chance but definitely not with 650 BHP

  • @MagnificentKot But it was still slower after being mended and on special tires. The Ferrari 458 did its time on P-Zeros and not Corsa tires.

  • @engared You obviously have not read the magazine. They didn't find the fault till the end of the day and therefore couldn't fix it in time.

  • @MagnificentKot I have it in the other room. And they said that the problem occurred on the slowing down lap anyway. I would get quotations but i can't be bothered to look for it.

  • @engared They didn't say that at all. Read the article carefully next time.

  • @MagnificentKot Ill pull the quotations out when i get back home. So that you should read the article more carefully as well.

  • @engared Happy reading. :P

  • @MagnificentKot Oh you'll be reading it soon as well. So likewise.

  • @engared No my friend, I'll be drooling over the pictures.

  • @MagnificentKot Ok ill do some quotes "...I drive into the pits and an alarm bings as a message pops up on the dash saying that the hydraulic system...Was the car broken when i lapped it? I don't think so..." Quoted straight from the magazine. That added to the fact that the MC was beaten in every other test bar the Top Gear one shows that the MC is not faster despite the paper stats. And the faster lap-time on another day is irrelevant (1:27:7) cause the conditions were different.

  • @engared Ha ha.. made you read it. :D And it really said that? I have the Middle East version so it could be a little different? But I'll read it later when I'm tired of drooling over the Pagani Hyuara.

    Like I said above, I don't care too much which car is faster. I'd just go with the one that looks best. Here from this lot of cars, I'd take the Ferrari every time. :P

    The fact that it's fastest on this track is a bonus.

  • please stop putting background music and let us listen to the sound of the engines. otherwise great comparo

  • ... pity that until now no one compared 458 with LP 570-4 superleggera (coupe)

  • Where is the 2012 Nissan GT-R?

  • ferraris a cheat... everyone knows italia wasn stock

  • @MrLoose26 so how is the 458 not stock? please explain

  • @enzoferrarimendoza Ferrari 458 Italia not as fast as you think

    by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury google this

    ferrari cant afford to lose their reputation

  • @MrLoose26 and the direct proof that THIS 458 was tuned is where?

  • @enzoferrarimendoza ur dumb..cant argue with u..u nickname says it all ur a tifosi freak

  • @MrLoose26 and you're disrespectful, im simply asking for REAL evidence and since you don't have any you're calling me dumb, im up for a good discussion, not some guy who goes on insulting people cause of their online names, its pathetic.

  • @enzoferrarimendoza already gave you the evidence.. u may understand by yourself improvements made on a car will not be on written paper..as far as m concerned what i read is enough to convince me the cars sent for test are different from stock ones... ill never be a buyer so i dont care but as a car enthusiast i find this poor

  • @MrLoose26 well there you go, if you find that article enough proof for you then i respect that and your opinion, so please respect my opinion as well if im just not sold on an online article. There's no need to be insulting one another.

  • Engine sounds ruined by the awful music. Could have been faded out for the driving parts and quieter during the talking. Not good.

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  • Ferrari Forever !!!!!!!

  • Fifth gear, evo magazine and car magazine says the ferrari is way better. Than the top gear drama arrives... Result: mclaren is better and the other tests are fake because bla bla bla..

    ROFL

  • @Folgore8585 Didn't you know that Top Gear is the inofficial marketing committee of british car brands?!? ;-)

  • Bought the magazine, it's ok, no Evo though. Saw a link to the vids, so far I have watch 30 seconds and the music is just doing my tits in. Some of the best engines in the world, who is the editor?? Get a grip, turn off the stupid music so we can hear the cars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!

  • Keep the Audi

    The rest of them are orgasmic!!

    That's like my dream car collection

    How did you know?

  • It is GT2 RS not GT3.

  • @crazyboyxx its the mclarren fanboys who cant take it..the 458 has a better engine, better gear change, better handling, better brakes, easier to drive, and actually FASTER in real life...the mp4 may be quicker in a straight line or on special tracks, but in the real world the ferrari puts a smile on ur face, is more enjoyable to drive and is actually faster in real conditions...every test drive has proven this....no other car can match the enjoyment of driving a ferrari !!

  • @mammo8369 "faster car in real conditions" - expand please

  • @HoraceHam are you that dumb that u need it explained to you ??....every single review of these cars puts the 458 ahead in most departments...the mp4 is faster in a straight line, but in terms of handling, braking, steering, ease to drive, and pure driving pleasure, the 458 wins hands down....all but top gear have said the 458 is better, and faster on almost every REAL track its been on....every driver with racing background said the 458 was the better car...is that expanded enough ??

  • @mammo8369 the 458 does not have better handling nor is it easier to drive. The Mclaren is cited as the most usable supercar available, because unlike the 458 it doesn't have ridiculously light steering and is more tractable in varying conditions. Only car enthusiasts will buy Mclarens; posers will stick to Ferrari

  • @HoraceHam every single video on utube states other wise...besides top gear which doesnt count for shit...

    fith gear, evo, auto car, even the EX stig has driven both cars and ALL said 458 hands down....the mp4 lacks feel, its too scientific and again in the real world that means fuck all...the mac is good on paper...you cant drive paper...go ahead watch all the videos of these 2 cars going head to head, in the end all the host chose the 458...hurts doesnt it :)

  • @HoraceHam owww , just stfu .

  • So they ruined this test by being total wankers..........it IS possible to turn the TC of in the Mclaren, i would really like to see the time without TC, but yeah, you knobs made a really stupid mistake, what a shame................

  • @JesperA86 Mclaren were actually there. The mag states they wouldn't allow the traction control to be turned off.

    I think it's pretty clear that the mclaren is a pretty disappointing car regardless.

  • the mclaren is an excellent car so is the 458 you guys have to understand that they can beat each other everytime

  • ex-stig doesn't watch top gear! (Jeremy Clarkson talked about how to turn traction control off in 12C) lol

  • @nicholasxuu Thats to tone it down. Only mac owners get training to turn that off, the press doesn't have the info for that.

  • @nicholasxuu the traction control is never off on the mclaren that's the prob.. i guess he was mentionin that..

  • @rahulnargundkar someone replied me that, it's very complicated to turn it off, and only 12c owners can know it... so it's probably more difficult than nuclear launch... haha

  • @nicholasxuu You can never fully turn off the traction control in the McLaren. Even if you do the steps to turn it "off" it still remains on.

  • @nicholasxuu He did watch it but its his tiny tiny racing driver brain that couldn't comprehend television.

  • should put the gtr spec v in prolly would do a better lap time then all these cars

  • @greatunboxer

    Have U ever drivin in the 458 or 1 of the other?

  • @greatunboxer

    U r richt ive never drivin it but the 458 stays the best :)

  • 458 is best!

  • @IRALAS96 how would you know..I bet you have never driven it...

  • Why are people getting so bent out of shape because the 12c didn't win.Lets face it 458 is currently the best of the lot. 12c doesn't match the hype.

  • they must use the audi r8 v10 gt

  • the mclaren mp 4-12c is better than all of them

  • All who speak of GTR or R8 ... please back to tuning !

    

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  • wtf,,, lambo performante???? they should have brought the 570-4 superleggera it is faster than performante,,,, UNFAIR for Lambo,,,,