Chris Harris on Cars | 1000mph! Inside Bloodhound SSC
Vložit
- čas přidán 3. 02. 2015
- A detailed look at the car that will aim to travel at 1000mph. And then a ride with driver Andy Green in his Extra 300 stunt plane to demonstrate the G-forces he will experience during the record attempt. We love every second of this film. A truly inspirational project.
- Auta a dopravní prostředky
This is a proper documentary. No dumbing down, no stupid music. BBC Horizon producers please take notes.
Part for the whole part about the jet engine. Most it was not only dumbed down, it was also wrong.
they wont, it has to be dumbed down for the masses who barely understand actual details of anything.
@@romchompa6858 how many dumb masses are spending 40 minutes watching a docu about a jet car?
@Dragomir Ronilac Its not cheap. You are just uneducated..
One of the whole underpinning ideas of the Bloodhound project was to get people excited about science and engineering.
I believe everything they do is opensource info. No secrets, open access. What a brilliant way to get people excited than to hinge maths and science around a 1000mph car?
This documentary does a good job of showing that just because something is difficult or complicated, it can still be really exciting.
We have a bit of a problem with this concept in the UK. Just look at how intelligence is reported in the press. It' always 'Boffins at the University...' or really smart people are referred to as 'nerds' or 'geeks'.
People celebrate Joey Essex, a grown man who claims to be unable to blow his own nose, yet the brightest minds get the piss taken out of them. Time for a change I think.
This has to be one of my favorite videos period.
agreed :)
seriously I've watched it twice already. These videos are so damn special!
I am studying automotive engineering in the UK. I'm gonna love my job
Absolutely. The engine setup alone is insane. So glad that Chris and Neil did this one.
Katasslicker butt I think you mean "douche", you douche!
Andy Green still holds the best line in the video prize.
" Short guys always cope with G's better "
how tall is he ? he looks like 6'6
@@_Av3nTad0R_ 200 cm
That Andy Green is a real boss. Responsible and perfectly focused gentleman with nothing but professionalism.
I agree. That "everything is going to be wonderful" quote after he broke the LSR the first time was priceless. He's probably a Tory though.
@@emlix1 Tories usually are the traits oneginee described so probably :P
Of course, it 🙄says that on his t-shirt too.
@@alexf57 Tories saved us from migrantzz!
He is, I was lucky enough to meet him. A true gentleman & so cool as you would expect from an RAF Fast Jet Pilot, that drove thrust SSC so calmly & confidently. The fastest man employed by the previous fastest man on earth. Amazing. Both Andy & Richard are utter hero's & the nicest people you could hope to meet. Total respect.
Jet Engines & Rockets - Will need to try and build one of these in Kerbal Space Program.
Do it!!!
I've tried to make a high-speed land vehicle in KSP but all the big tires pop immediately, and I'd have to design a suspension system to contain the landing gear so the car doesn't flip around all the time. I gave up pretty quick. Good luck!
Funny seeing you here Mr. Scott Manley (well no, not really... now that I think of it.) Looking forward to a Bloodhound SSC episode of Kerbal soon :-)
It's Scott Manley commenting on a Chris Harris video, god I love youtube!
This is great! Scott Manley on Chris Harris? My subs are all rolling into one video-producing blob haha
Good to see you're into technology Scott! Now I know why you're fantastic at sims! :D
That quote, "Knowledge dispels fear in all sorts of walks of life". Brilliant.
++
Wonderful qoute
Made my day
~ Andy Green
41:05 "But it also gives you the confidence that is bulletproof, it's never going to let you down."
That statement is so badass on so many levels.
never has 42 minutes gone by so quickly. what an immersive and extraorinarily brilliant video. thank you chris harris and the guys at bloodhound.
That is honestly one of the singular greatest pieces of automotive and aviation film ive ever watched. Was neil stood on the wing? Bloody hell to see your face Chris Harris on Cars when he did the 4 point roll and your eyes were twitching i felt pure fear. Donated to this great feat of engineering its just marvellous what our species can do when its not killing or destroying. Thanks for producing such a fascinating piece for us all to enjoy.
Couldn't have put it better myself, especially the not killing or destroying part.
J92 its great to see people that inspire.
I watched the video then went back to the start and disabled adblock because it was worth it :)
Tom Peary Took the words right out of my mouth. I loved that the explanation of how engine worked wasn't cut for simplicity and just let him speak. More shows need to do that!
I am generally a quite stoic human being, but this video made me cry a bit.
"Knowledge dispels fear in all sorts of walks of life" he says. What an absolute legend that pilot is; truly inspirational stuff!!!
This applies only in certain contexts. You want an example where it doesn't apply? I know fully how a firearm firing a projectile bullet works, but I'm still dead scared if someone points the barrel of a loaded gun at me. Context is important when you're saying "maxims of life" or idioms like that. There's rarely a universal rule that applies in all contexts.
That said, the guy definitely has a point with what he said if you view in the right context. If you prepare and are fully knowledgeable ahead of time it removes the "fear" or anxiety/stress of doing something later, like performing. There's no need to be afraid if you know you're totally prepared. It gives you confidence which helps remove that type of fear.
Yeah, knowing lots about guns didn't stop Terry Kath from killing himself.
Words can hardly express the depth to which I am utterly awestruck. A fantastic video. And frankly - as a follower from the early days of /DRIVE - it is your best. All respect due.
I've been following the Bloodhound project for quite some time. But your experience makes it so much more visceral.
In all, it takes me back to October 1997, Thrust SSC and myself, a high school senior left utterly in awe. Godspeed. And if I had only one wish, it would be that us Yanks could muster a team to race Bloodhound to 1Kmph.
What he said! +1000
I lost it at the Jaguar engine being used for the fuel pump motor. You know there are a tons of purpose built engines they could have chosen, but they went with an F-type engine, because that would be the proper mad British thing to do
Initially the idea was to use a Cosworth CA2010 F1-spec V8 engine for that role. So even madder and equally British.
I'd imagaine it was the proper sponsorship thing to do, but yes I'm sure they started off at British based manufacturers first and then worked outwards...
+YakoffShmirnoff The reciprocating engine is such a small part of the project yet it gets more attention than any other single component. It's only a fuel pump for the hybrid rocket engine. Doesn't that make you wonder what sort of a monster it's feeding? Good as this is, I was a bit disappointed that he spent too much time on the car engine - which provides no motive power for Bloodhound - and very little on the jet engine or the rocket. The pump itself - which is explained in one of the videos on the Bloodhound site - is just amazing. I just wish he didn't describe it as a hairbrained. It's actually quite routine for multi-fuel rockets. It's just that calling it hairbrained discourages people from understanding it.
The flight profile was excellent. Try sitting in your computer chair and tensing your gut and leg muscles for the timeframe of the profile and you'll find it's quite exhausting.
well the McLaren f1 has a bmw engine in it and the germans keep on shouting about it like they made the hole car....
what they forget is muray gave direct specifications to bmw on what the engine would be like in different areas...Then and only then did they build the engine..
He did not just ask them for a fast engine...
he gave specifications on how it would be figured....
SO YES WE WANT A BRITISH ENGINE IN THERE...
that is not true. The F1 engine was based on the S70 v12 of the 850csi and was modified in house by the team of Paul Rosche - the guy who was responsible for the BMW f1 turbo engines which Muray used in the Brabham in 1986. also the S70/1 version was planned to power the BMW M8 which sadly never went beyond the prototyp stage. The S70/2 and /3 versions were modified versions for the F1 and made from 627 to 680 hp. The F1 was a marvelous car designed by Muray but the engine wasn't his work.
I think chris Harris could do a review about wallpaper and I would still enjoy it! Awesome video
Oh certainly,
Very witty, I like it! And yes.
***** What do you mean by "... when he eventually becomes too old for it."? Clarkson is already WAY too old for it and should have been put out to pasture (although I would prefer they took him to the knacker's yard) years ago!
***** I don't think that is ever going to happen. I mean Jeremy becoming too old for Top Gear. I am sure that he is hiding his real age. There has been surfacing documentation showing that Jeremy had received initial support and funding for Top Gear from Catherine de Medici herself. However, it wasn't until her husband, Henry II, died, when she gained access to the French treasury and could allocate significant funds to support Jeremy's venture. The lack of video recording technology at that time is unfortunate, indeed. It should be noted that Catherine de Medici's investments in Top Gear were so large that they caused a nation-wide uproar, which resulted in a civil war, lasting through the reign of her three sons, Francis II, Charles IX and Henry III.
*****
Actually, I don't know how Clarkson has survived as long as he has. He must be one of the most over rated people on TV!! Anyway, it looks like his time is up, going by recent events, so we might be rid of him at last! And I agree, Chris Harris would be a much better replacement. At least he's a PROPER petrol head, not an image seeking, bike hating, bigot like Clarkson! They should also get rid of Hammond, I can't stand that dick! May is ok though. Rant over! :)
At 39:00 you can feel that sexual tension between Chris and Andy...
Chris Harris - 'Oh my Lord! Oh my Lord!'
Andy Green - 'Now I'm just gonna pull that out before it gets too uncomfortable for you.'
Ba ha ha ha ha funny as
Do I make horny baby, do I?
Oh Be-have!!
No, are you a trans?????????????
Andy Green is a hero. This episode. Stunning.
He's just a pilot. Following procedure. Playing the hero, but not being one.
This is the fine tradition of UK shed-tinkering taken to the rocket science level.
"We're having Jaguar build us a custom supercharged V8 fuel pump"
Cosworth provided a 800hp f1 engine but they switched it to jaguar.
Jax Pok
Yea much more reliable and like twice the torque. And it's really awesome so have such a big automotive name as Jaguar on board.
*****
Ah yes, I am sure you personally contributed a great deal to those achievements...
*****
"The British effort" ...
Primitive, tribal, us-versus-them thinking.
You're right, you probably have more things to be proud of than me. But that doesn't include achievements of other people, merely because they happen to be born on roughly the same patch of Earth as you.
*****
You're not only old, but dellusional if you think I''ve got notyhing better to do than read all that drivel.
Fucking baby boomers man. Got everything in their lives handed on a silver platter, think they actually achieved something
How can a short man with a funny accent and a kid with a camera make better videos than a multimillion dollar conglomerate is beyond me. Chris, you are the truth. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Finally, thank you. Oh my God, you make my life!!
Chris Harris, I love you man. #nohomo
Best video I have seen on CZcams up to date! Best channel ever!
My God, that was ABSOLUTELY BONKERS! The amount of Gs and the step by step talk during the Bloodhound simulation was incredible!!!!
Chris Harris Wins the Internet once again!!!!
I miss this kind of videos from Chris. Not seen any on the internet/youtube for a while.
Fucking Topgear.
Nobody does stuff like this as good as the Brits. Brilliant, brave, and a bit mad. I Love it, I will definitely be donating. Good luck Andy.
The pilot has really high IQ. The articulation and simplicity of his verbal expressions are top notch.
Wow!!!! This is some serious stuff. What an admirable man that Andy Green. Talk about having your sh•• together
The plane section was possibly the most beautiful piece of CZcams I've ever seen. Thanks Mr Harris
Congrats Chris !!! You managed to find the only engineer on the planet that makes building a 1000 mph car seem almost... easy... the guy is amazing, the whole experience was awesome.. and i do hope, that this will not be the last time you will try something different ... Amazing job.. amazing people.. amazing film.. THANK YOU SIR !!!
This is the single best video I think I have ever seen. The facts, the details were above anything that any other shows like Top gear or even Fifth Gear can manage. It had me hooked from the start and it makes me incredibly proud knowing that this is being made in Britain, and more than that, It's being made in my home town, Bristol.
Fantastic video and a fantastic project.
I'm a massive fan of Chris, and watch all of your videos but I must admit that this has been the best one yet.
The human race, for all it's faults, can be genuinely amazing when someone has an idea and makes it happen.
Oh I have to add another comment .. Chris you are a brave man! Andy just loves that stuff, amazing gentleman so skilled at flying & driving.. you were in the safest hands. Brilliant
The quality of this channel is freakishly amazing. I can sometimes lose interest in a lot of 40+ minute programs but when these videos are over I get sad because forty minutes had already passed and I wanted more.
More please... thank you.
That was one of the finest things I have ever experienced. I was glued to every last second.
forget LeBlanc, this is the new Topgear host, if the BBC have any sense
Oliver Shore prescient sir. He is excellent.
and there you go lol
Yes, out with the comedy actor and amateurs and in with the pro; Chris Harris
@@mjames2117 He's been the best automotive video journalist for years and years.
Perhaps Harry Metcalfe excluded now he's somewhat retired.
I do like his videos too.
Chris Harris for Top Gear Anchor.
Sounds like a winning petition.
Luv and Peace.
This is just quite possibly, the best thing I've ever had the priviledge of watching. I just had a sense of awe and wonder the entire time and it made me feel like a kid again. I'm now off to donate to the cause.
I do not want to say any big words because Chris Harris has been always on top...However, the gap between him and the rest involved in his field is now bigger than ever....Keep going Chris and never stop to amaze us!!!
Just wow.. Proud to be alive when project like this still exist.
Put this on the news instead of the constant negativity, see how much more productive people can be!
Saying great video would be like calling Da Vinci a great painter. What I just watched was sensational, so thank you and Neil for bringing this to us. I absolutely love the fact you both aren't doing this purely for the money and it shows and shows. We weren't there with you but for the ones with an imagination you gave us a heart racing experience. Now I'm off to add my name to a future history.
Da Vinci was a cunt
Chris Harris is the best in the automotive industry. He needs to get his own tv show on world wide cable!!!!!
Chris and the rest of the guys at "Chris Harris on Cars", I'm blown away. You've taken what was originally just a car program to a level equivalent to the BBC or even beyond. Proper respect.
That was utterly brilliant. The bits of you in the plane were so good! Chris. thank you.
Mr. Harris continues to win the internet!
I rarely comment, but this is one of the most fascinating pieces of footage I have ever seen. Thank you, Chris.
I feel weird that I got emotional during the flight test run. Hands down the most epic +Chris Harris on Cars video ever. Absolutely awesome!!!!
And that is why, you, sir, and Andy Green, and the rest of the Bloodhound team are my heroes. This was one magnificent piece of filming combining two of my favorite worlds. Aviation and the car. Pardon my French, there's no other way of saying this, Fucking, brilliant!
Heroes save people from burning buildings.
at the end, it's so funny. "Short guys cope with G better." That was hilarious.
Andy Green has to be the most intimidatingly smart person I've ever seen. He just transpires intelligence when he talks. And I would love to see him drive a supercar round a track, I'm pretty sure he's quite good at it.
Wonderful video again, guys. Thanks so much for sharing.
Can’t believe I only just found this in 2020 - but this is the best documentary I’ve ever seen
Such a spectacular work from Chris. I never seen anything like it and Hat's off to Neil for his stupendous camera work, I am having such a goosebumps now. Stunning video chaps, absolutely stunning.
What a stupendously good video.
That's about all I can add I think!
Chris, I work in TV News and have to deal with producers, writers, and journalists all day. Even though your niche is the auto world, you are by far one of the best journalists I've seen. I've told some news reporters in the past to watch and learn from you! I really appreciate and value your work. Cheers!
I started watching this not noticing it was nearly a 43 minute long video, until It ended and I noticed the time. By far one of the best videos I've EVER watched on CZcams. Freaking amazing.
Your uploads go from strength to strength. Depth, insight, passion. We all thank you Chris.
"That's what's known as a 4 point roll."
No, that's what's known as a cure for constipation.
Truly phenomenal. As a proud and patriotic Yank I must admit to being excited over the prospects of this project. Smashing records as only the Brits can do. Great presentation Chris!
One of the best videos I've seen on here in a long time. I have to praise Harris for his willingness to delve into the nitty-gritty with projects like this and give us viewers access to stuff we miss from other motoring media.
This channel has been brilliant so far.
I am lost for words... OMG this was staggering Chris... AweSome RePort! Great stuff ,,, just Great!
The best motoring/engineering video I have ever seen. Chris you are brilliant at what you do mate. Please continue making such fantastic videos.
THIS video is absolutely among the finest on the internet. A down-to-earth picture of our boldest and smartest, masters whose work (trickled down) that we mortals enjoy. I don't think anyone watching through to the end wasn't moved by Green, and what it must have felt like to be in that airplane, and wished they could be there and feel it too, but we all got the next best thing. Thank you.
Simply bloody BRILLIANT explanation of the forces involved and I LOVE the description of the Stall turn one of my most favorite maneuver's, as a Pilot,
I have read some publications about the original projects of Thrust and Thrust II and now the SSC project and Andy is the PERFECT Driver/Pilot for this , The whole team has a brilliantly methodical approach to doing thing (As they MUST)
The amount of tech that goes into this project is astounding and quite necessary considering the end goal .
Awesome video. Knew almost nothing about this project before watching and was thoroughly fascinated throughout. Thanks for not dumbing-down the details and letting the people involved speak facts and figures, really impressive.
Thank you Chris, and thank you Blood Hound Team. The very best of British luck to you.
Chris Harris is my modern-day automotive hero. He is simply the most informed and capable presenter (and driver) today.
I love so so much how much detail they decided to include and the build up of drama at the end of the flight, wow.
At 39:22 the expression does not lie and it says: You are going to do what???? (pilots tend to not give us time to take a deep breath) It's so easy to make us uncomfortable out of our environment, I mean you are a great driver who probably would make any normal driver grab the door like if it was a life saver and still here you are "fish out of water", so it is enjoyable to imagine how one would feel in your position. Anyway this also proves that as far as your presenter skill go you can do this on other areas. Still enthusiastic feel when guiding us (viewers) thorough and unknown engineering world. Lots of fun and very interesting.
Every. single. video. you are pushing out is stunning me on a whole new level!
It is amazing what you two can achieve when you let go, what a pleasure and expirience!
Thank you for making such a great film to watch and marvel at.
Drooling over all the engineering details, just stunning. Cheeky ending by Andy Green haha
This vid was amazing! i loved every second, great work!
Amazing, thanks Chris for this video!
What a talent you and your team have Chris. I was at times giggling like a schoolgirl, near tears over your genuine reaction, staggered at the amount of man Andy Green is, and floored by the technical detail and absurdity of it all. The level of achievement in engineering leaves me simply awestruck. What a film.
Fantastic episode! Had a smile on my face the whole time!
A supercharged V8 to run a pump. That's completely hilarious.
Great video.
Funnily enough they picked it because of its reliability.
It's probably going to be replaced with an electric motor.
LOL!! Who cares as long as it's efficient? In terms of space and convenience electric power makes more sense, especially if all you have to do is to change the battery at the end of the first run.
First they used an F1 engine but it wasn't reliable.
Reminds me of that great post on what happens with a dragster, on a run. Like where it would take the power of a Dodge hemi just to turn the supercharger! If you've never read it, look it up. Amazing!
Okay before I even watch this, I must say I am so glad you found the time and resources to start your own channel so you can bring us this unfiltered content about whatever the fuck you this is cool. I am genuinely stoked to sit down and watch this feature.
Respect to Chris and Neil. One of the best videos on CZcams.
43 minutes of pure passion. Thank you so much for these videos.
more vids of these vids chris keep up the good work
Has to be one of if not the best episode. And he said he would be driving it next year. But because this was probably filmed to close to the new years. Was this filmed "last year" as in he will drive it this year? Or will he actually be driving it in 2016? Not sure how long it takes you guys to film/edit/upload something of this nature, especially because its nearly a hour long.
Yes, this was filmed late last year. We sart testing in this summer.
BLOODHOUND SSC - 1,000 mph car Awesome, looking forward to that.
Absolutely fantastic!! Thx for posting.
You've done it again Chris. What an excellent way to start my day. Thank you!
That Rolex speedometer is beautifull
And it goes to 11, one more!
Ahaha right at the end of the video Andy Green, looking down at him "short guys always cope with G better" ahaha smug git! Love it! can't wait till October when they test it out in the desert!
Awesome video, always in awe of the calm of such a pilot, the fitness and mental acuity.
Big respect
Truly amazing piece of work, thank you very much Chris for sharing with us what it takes to build and run a 1000mph land vehicle, very much appreciated.
Chris firstly congratulations on the whole story; you have added so much knowledge to so many people that in itself is inspiring - wow. You did it so well and yes you may have been joking about a bit when walked through the construction of the vehicle but that too was wonderful. I want to congratulate the team and praise the ingenuity and innovation associated with this project - wow. I am going to check out how I can get my name on the tail fin if only to say in a minute way Australia helped (that's perhaps a little to cringe worthy), perhaps I should say Britain's bold audacity inspired an Australian to help out. Thanks Chris for a wonderful piece of reporting. I love your approach, your style and I'll stay subscribed as long as you keep allowing a little bit of your quirkiness to bubble up. Cheers and sincere thanks Stephen
"Short guys always cope with G better". LOL! Shots fired!
Perhaps the BEST documentary I've ever seen - well done!
There is such a huge smile on my face right now. Thank you for such a wonderful insight into this incredible project.
Mr Andy Green looks like a teacher in his pants just a little bit to high, but that man is a pure idol to look up to. Good luck.
oh, i feel like i live such a sheltered life right now. Time to get on the track asap
This is one of the greatest videos I have ever seen. What a violent and emotional experience. I love the focus and curiosity Chris brings to the table.
Thank you for posting this. I take particular interest in LSR cars because my father, Keith Schinbeckler, built one in the early sixties, powered by a supercharged Allison V1710 out of a P51 Mustang. The project was abandoned after Art Arfons set the LSR at 434 and change in the rocket-powered Green Monster II. The LSR disorder is fortunately rare, but I continue to hold a great deal of respect for the men and machinery that continue to probe the limits of contemporary engineering.
"A 2D character called Chris discovers a third dimension"
You deserve a lot more subscribers ! :)
Once again, a singular, perfect piece of film making. Thank you, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
One of the best Chris Harris on Cars show ever. It's amazing!
CHRIS HARRIS ON JETS
Best car show on CZcams. When you went to C alifornia did you get to film inside Jay Lenos garage or just looked at his collection?
This was the best doco I've seen! From the presenter to the builder to Andy Green just great!
Have been saving this video to watch and I must say it was again one of the best videos on CZcams. This and the story about Goodwood Historics race that was done last year are sublime. Keep up the great work Neil and Chris!
been following these guys on twitter for a year now they are amazing! i would love to see this in the flesh. thanks for the brilliant behind the scenes clips. thinking about putting my name on it :)
Get your name on the fin and say Hi on Twitter!
^JT
Amazing.
The ultimate systems integration challenge. Brilliant!
It is such a relief that Chris gave Drive the heave ho.
Thank you for sharing! Chris Harris you're the men! The instructor pilot even better!
Amazing footage, Chris. Thank you very much indeed!