Porsche 911 GT1. Le Mans Legend with Tiff Needell

Tiff Needell gets behind the wheel of the Porsche 911 GT1 - a road going race car, that has earned the title of "automotive unicorn" since its conception in the mid 1990s.

The 1980s saw what many regard as the greatest decade of World Sportscar racing ever seen, as the Group C regulations attracted entries from a dozen or so different manufacturers.

Porsche were quick out of their blocks with their 956/962 models dominating early on as they won six Le Mans 24 Hours races in a row from 1982 to 1987 before Jaguar and Mercedes upset their run, and the final Le Mans podium place for a 962 went to a private entry in 1990 - when Tiff Needell was part of the 3rd placed team chasing the two factory Jaguars home.

Unfortunately, regulation changes drove budgets ever higher and the Group C bubble burst and in 1994 the most popular global series was for the new GT1 category for modified road cars - which saw the McLaren F1 claim the 1995 Le Mans crown.

Opposition to McLaren came from the likes of the Jaguar’s XJ220, Ferrari F40, Lotus Esprit, Chrysler Viper, Venturi, De Tomaso, Bugatti, and the V12 Jaguar powered Lister Storm that Tiff raced … plus the Porsche 911.

We take this race car for the road to Scotland where Tiff relivs some old Le Mans magic in this incredible 1 of 20 car!

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[lovecarsTV]

What’s the rarest car you’ve ever seen on the road?

[mgcharoudin]

So jealous! And love your interpretation of taking it easy!

[BurtSampson]

The 90's were the overall greatest decade of the super car. A complete and total focus on nothing but the car. No driver comfort, no everyday usability, hardly any electronic intervention. Just an amazingly raw and primal driving experience in vehicles that had reached their analogue peak.

[inspinoveritas]

I have goosebumps.
The car is just astonishing, but Tiff, the video quality, the photography... all is exquisite. Bravo, Lovecars!

[Mario.madeleni]

I feel extremely privileged to be hearing what it's like driving one of the rarest road-going racers from a man that raced them, I almost felt like I was there myself. That's the level we're on here. Thank you Lovecars, and thank you Mr. Needell.

[Manueltcf]

Who could dislike this??

Thanks to Tiff! Been watching him half of my life and he never disappoints.

[michal.laskowski.]

Like a CLK GTR twin. Astonishing cars both of them

[RoelfvanderMerwe]

I can't believe that Tiff is 69 years old! I'm 33 and I don't have as much energy as he does!

[JamesFHarrison]

Absolutely love Tiff. He's just so enjoyable to watch and has such a wealth of knowledge. The man is an asset to any production company, or racing team for that matter!

[DreamWorkDrive]

I'm a simple man I see GT1 and Tiff, I watch it and immediately click on like!

[alieffauzanrizky]

in fact that this guy drove the legendary porsche 962 is already a huge flex

[themadhatter]

Love Tiff's positive attitude in these videos. What a breath of fresh air from the routine high brow route that most automotive YouTube channels seem to be taking these days.

[logwind]

First an F50 and now a GT1? This channel is a 90s golden era supercar dream. Thank you Tiff and team.

[PhreshPharaoh]

Tiff reviewing a 996 GT1? This feels straight out of the 90's to me! Well done everyone involved!

[ELUSIVEJIM]

I have been lucky enough to see this car in the flesh in the Aberdeenshire area in Scotland. Looks even more amazing in the flesh. Well done to the owner allowing Tiff to review this amazing machine.

[supercharged]

tiff, please - never stop!!
sincerely, every petrolhead ever

[JoeAchilles]

Another incredible video, Tiff on fire and one of the best edits out there 🔥

[MrLathor]

This is an absolute unicorn of a car. Amazing that Tiff got to actually drive it hard on the road.

[Paul]

Tiff and this channel are kicking the ass of everything else at the minute - this is the stuff of dreams!

[zeustanbul]

That flat-six sound is music to my ears. I watched this with a smile on my face.

P.S. This machine was the best car in good old Need For Speed: Porsche Unleashed if anybody remembers. I tried many lap records with it for hours at that time.