Ex-Stig Ben Collins drives the 273mph Bugatti Chiron Super Sport

If you're going to test the fastest production car on Earth, it's probably best to get a Stig into the driver's seat. We sent the legendary Ben Collins to Molsheim to drive the Chiron Super Sport, Bugatti's 273mph-weapon.
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[@ThorneyedWT]

Its not the Stig, but the Stig's talking cousin!

[@PLK123]

maybe it's joe 😳

[@PLK123]

Joesph Stalin

[@clubsport_46330]

"Some say he was once bitten by a king cobra, and after 6 days of agonizing pain, the cobra died"

[@jesuslovesyou1]

Man I really laughed bro

[@Mrlopkeson]

I want to hear selfhelp audio

[@LunringNassar]

Some say he knows two facts about ducks, and both of them are wrong.

[@IronMan3582]

Some say he dreams in stereoscopic 3D of Bosch fuel injectors, and have had his bed sheets completely remade with carbon fiber...

[@Andrew_Fernie]

How can you say that? You must be quackers !

[@RoelfvanderMerwe]

Hahaha hahaha

[@ur_boyfriend8612]

all we know is, he’s not the stig, but he is the stig’s non-helmeted cousin

[@scotty197878]

Wrong Stig

[@garystackhouse5787]

"The Ben Collins" is a BRILLIANT presenter... PLEASE keep him! In fact, more appearances on The Grand Tour would be amazing!!!

[@cindygeel7814]

Agree 100%

[@yeeN4W]

He's been on GT?!

[@Ody196]

@@yeeN4W No

[@karansethia1037]

Gt is over sadly, only zimbabwe special is remaining if im not wrong

[@iankamuri9090]

I love how Andy was holding on to his seatbelt at 08:47. 😂

[@12uniflew]

Please make Ben Collins a permanent addition to the team at Drivetribe.. 110% presenter/host material.

[@GiorgiGoguaTuzo]

and we need him on a track to, he's just to limited on a road

[@marcovw6415]

yeah he is amazing

[@RockyTopAviator]

I agree, for a guy that was a renowned mute, he's a great presenter.

[@Ganiscol]

He has charisma and race chops - we would watch when he didnt talk and now we listen because its profound.

[@MultiWalrus1]

Terrific presentation! The best I've seen in ages.

[@ajith9729]

Some say he still misses the trio

[@user-dn4pz3hc4d]

Some say he is the trio

[@jei6863]

stig is an anagram of "gits"

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

All we know is..

[@michaelm5542]

... that he probably is.

[@engineergaming5989]

Some say he cries at night whilst watching old episodes of top gear on netflix All we know is... He's ex stig ben collins

[@cognitivedissonance6688]

Just to echo what others have said, more of this guy please. He’s terrific. I always thought he wore a helmet as he couldn’t present, Top Gear missed out having him engage with the audience

[@Rasscasse]

Andy Wallace is holding tight onto his seatbelt, but he would’ve been holding on to it much, much tighter, if it had been Richard Hammond at the helm! 🤣

[@dont-want-no-wrench]

he might have not been holding onto it at all

[@brain8484]

yes they only let men drive it

[@thedarkgreenvanman]

I can’t believe I’m watching the Stig without his helmet

[@mikehipperson]

Has he converted to Judaism?

[@WH250398]

@@mikehipperson oh dear

[@djpoopypants4741]

Can’t believe he talks so much. Years of being pent up

[@James-May]

nah, it's the Stig's talking cousin

[@djpoopypants4741]

@@James-May makes sense

[@m.awaijane2001]

“Some say he isn’t machine washable, and all his potted plants are called ‘Steve’. All we know is he’s called the Stig.”

[@davidbarnsley8486]

He will always be known as the stig

[@t8polestarcyan22]

Ben Collins is such a great presenter! He is needed in both Drivetribe and The Grand Tour!

[@deganellis]

Great review! Ben's great! Natural behind the camera and you can feel the passion he has for everything automotive. Hope to see more from him soon.

[@yashinlallchander]

Didn't realise what a great presenter he is. Should do more of these.

[@toxichazard5015]

I came to the comments to say this. An excellent presenter with lots of passion, sort of unexpected considering his silent role on topgear!

[@nihonkokusai]

@@toxichazard5015 this happens when bbc makes programs. Give the presentators some freedom aswell

[@Zirion123]

being around jeremy and the boys he learned alot

[@donquixoteupinhere]

Yeah they should have friggin hired this guy when they bounced from TG

[@plummet3860]

Hes boring

[@endlessoul]

Ben presenting this makes you wonder what could have been with a fourth on the old Gear. We all know he's got the driving chops.

[@Elwaves2925]

Also makes me wonder if they sent Mike on holiday to 'get him out of the way' so Ben could drive it because of his driving chops. Sorry Mike. ;-)

[@IronMan3582]

He was on here and there as a driver in some segments as himself, but it would have been really funny if he was a 4th presenter...and still the Stig for the power laps...and no one would dare say a word

[@ForzaPolska06]

I like it how it was Trio talking and him driving

[@Pabl0_88]

Check Ben's youtube channel. It's seriously underrated

[@charlie1832]

@@Elwaves2925 mike is terrible sorry not sorry

[@kota4802]

That Chiron is honored to be driven by this legend.

[@jamespink4202]

Great review Ben, thanks! Loved the camera work and super to see the legend, Andy Green... Great video all round!

[@HG504X]

Prefer the long tail look of this car to the standard Chiron. Looks super elegant and classy in black too.

[@ArthurZakaryan23]

I get a slight hint of the XJ220 rear with this SS model but the rear of the 220 is longer/more elongated but the 220 was designed that way from day one where this was modified on the original Chrion.

[@robertstone9988]

@@ArthurZakaryan23 you're absolutely right now that you said something I can't unsee it.

[@Gaudine]

The SS doesn’t look elegant at all. The rear overhang is way too long, the front bumper has two huge gaping holes that makes it look aggressive. I feel like the Chiron was designed as an art sculpture and this just added bits to make it look aggressive. I’m not sure they actually needed to add those extra 25cm to the rear end and also create massive vents at the front at the same time. It doesn’t strike me as a slippery shape.

[@UnicronTGOC]

Yes something special. I agree.

[@knightbot4052]

I just think on the whole, this car looks better than the standard, and miles better than the veyron. The Veyron looked bulbous and swollen, like a super car that got stung by a bee. This car is still rounded and curved, but it's profile is so much better to look at, especially from the front. the way it looks lower and wider suits it so much more.

[@rudymwaurah]

I wonder if Ben realizes he is a living legend of automotive history and culture. Without ever saying a word. Wowser.

[@arnoldmbuthia2687]

Not really. He's the creation of top gear. The Stig is the creation of top gear

[@rudymwaurah]

@@arnoldmbuthia2687 I bet you're fun at parties...

[@kota4802]

Yves Souffle we don’t care who created him. He’s an amazing driver.

[@pietskiet8763]

He looked a lot better as the Stig?

[@trevorphilips2947]

He is like Charlie Chaplin. Without ever saying a word, they both amazed us.

[@Williamcarver.]

The moment he goes “full power… fkin ell” you feel everything.

[@reneed.1648]

Ben should have his own show. He has an unparalleled breadth of driving experience to speak from and is an effective presenter. Nobody else can describe driving quite like Ben. Thrilling stuff.

[@OzDeaDMeaT]

Would love to see more reviews from Ben. Fantasticly worded and when he gives it the full beans you can tell by his face that its an amazing experience. With the knowledge that he has driven some of the best cars in the world to their limit, I don't know why he doesnt have his own show yet.

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Thank you 👍 would love to do more - superb shooting by the camera team (1 man - called Tom - shot the whole lot! IN ONE MORNING) 👊

[@andreipendle1778]

Seconded.

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

Definitely definitely definitely.

[@EvoraGT430]

Yes, well done Ben!

[@johnfranke3399]

@@BenCollinsDrives most respect to Tom and Yourself, Sir. this representation of what Bugatti has achieved tops all. thank you! more please, Sir? ♥

[@-TJ-]

He narrates quite well for someone who was known for being silent.

[@HotSkorpion]

Remember that the reason he got sacked from TG was precisely talking too much... :D

[@rhyswilliams4893]

He was in top gear as himself a few time when he was stig. Usually as a driver coach or the non tame racing drivers.

[@512TheWolf512]

@@HotSkorpion BBC is too political to be publicly funded. This is just more proof

[@bazzie85]

@@HotSkorpion he never got sacked. He quit and revealed his identity

[@HAL9000-]

Ben was utterly brilliant, what a genuine and passionate review !

[@youtubeisasshoe69]

Love seeing Ben doing some driving with you guys.

[@guillaumee1878]

Imagine a new series on Drivetribe where Ben drives cars and talks about them

[@boatbikemike8571]

Yes please

[@boatbikemike8571]

And then Abbie Eaton shows up and they race

[@Finallybianca]

@@boatbikemike8571 oh that would be epic Ben in all white Abbie in her orange and blue race suit.

[@evanbailey877]

Want.

[@oliverhowe1584]

Sorry, but I still prefer Chris Harris

[@Ffish69]

9:01 Andy Wallace is gripping his seat belt like his life depends upon it! And he doesn't look like he's having half the fun that Ben clearly is!

[@squid_fish]

Couldn’t help but notice those white knuckles 😂

[@Eric-dr5bj]

Even race car drivers hate being in the passenger seat

[@rockzs74r]

@@Eric-dr5bj even if you put the fastest driver on earth Andy Green who drive the supersonic car to over 1000 km/h he will still be terrified as a passenger because they are suffering without the control

[@andreipendle1778]

Hehehehe. Yep, acing drivers loath being in the passenger seat!

[@domzbu]

I think he’s relaxed he’s just stopping the belt cutting into his ribs and guts under the hard braking and cornering

[@DJ_NOOB]

That was a lovely presentation. I'm keen on seeing more of that. Ben has become quite the presenter in his own right.

[@GM-fh5jp]

Ben's a natural at this. Nice manner and authentic reactions and comments. I've just subscibed to see more.

[@davidwebb913]

That G sensor is an accessory from Bugatti, $5,500 for the yellow plastic version. $9,500 if you want it red, and $70,000 if you want the carbon fiber variant.

[@michaelmastriano7566]

And obviously there's no point in having the lesser versions lol

[@stuartbirch6936]

And the yearly service for the g meter is 35000 a year

[@Rustythesuperdehero]

If you can actually afford this car it probably doesn't matter 😆

[@deepflake5851]

Only a peasant would discuss the price of this indispensable accessory

[@Eric-dr5bj]

What a deal. I'll take two

[@Kalah_]

Yay, Stiggy's back! Ben will always be the true Stig to me. :)

[@jeffproductions11]

You are rigth, I think that all the stigs are great, But Ben Collins will always have Something special :)

[@jamesd9523]

Well done sir! A brilliantly presented little film about an astonishingly brilliant car. Really glad to see Ben doing this, he's such a talent it's a crime that he isn't on this channel more. I'd watch his videos tear-arsing around a track or up a mountain in a stunning piece of exotica. Drivetribe, sort it out and make it happen!

[@soundhub2852]

Ben, you are an absolute credit to the industry. One of the best all rounders. Well done!

[@mrbojangles5313]

Fun fact: Every owner of a Chiron receives a complimentary Andy Wallace to place in the passenger seat and reel off Bugatti based data

[@Metallica4Life92]

I would pay extra for that

[@TeaBreak.]

As mentioned elsewhere. We need The Ben Collins on the next GT road trip. It's like he is the mate who never attended the parties. -edit just go wine tasting round Italy and try some of the race tracks, may as well take Oz Clarke as well. 5 Guys and a Car!

[@nelsonedwards6184]

I believe they tried to get Ben on the last GT special, but his schedule didn't allow for him to join them. I'd love to see him on the next one!

[@Dhaemon77]

@@nelsonedwards6184 Seriously?! I have high hopes he joins them next time!

[@albertcurielx]

BEAUTIFULLY shot video! Ben is fantastic!

[@dontbelievethehype5104]

On of the best car reviews ive ever watched, go on lad

[@UrslurStarSky7]

Would rather watch this video of Ben driving than the entirety of the new Top Gear.

[@XavierBetoN]

Some say the new Top Gear is not the actual Top Gear, and it feels like watching a youtuber unboxing his rgb socks.

[@zakwaspe]

Some say the trio want to taken him with them on an adventure

[@ShredCo]

want to taken him

[@ismaelgarcia8243]

taken the want from him

[@justyourtypicalgamer3488]

The want taken from him

[@stalwartminiatures994]

Such a great presenter, no fluff and so concise.

[@arthurtan2938]

Stig reviews are actually nice to watch. More videos from the Stig please.

[@jacob5171]

Happy to see him again

[@roys.1889]

Listening to Mr. Collins commentate on the car as he does makes me realize exactly why the old Top Gear crew deferred to him when writing about cars in the show. He's got a sense of wit, humor, experience, and a subtle but clear understanding of how the vehicle operates that he just kind of spontaneously says as he works the machine. He's definitely presenter material and was an invaluable contributor to what made the old show great. Even now as a solo act he's killing it.

[@brianr9529]

His books fantastic, he was in the armed forces.

[@Slaphappy1975]

“Some say he never blinks, and that he roams around the woods at night foraging for wolves. All we know is he’s called the Stig.”

[@mchapman2424]

This is exactly what I need for my 35mph daily commute. I love that the car goes 304 mph, but they wanted to keep things safe, so they limited it to 276 lolol

[@Str8representing]

It does sound funny, but I believe after 276 it starts losing control

[@Wagiii_]

​@@Str8representing i doubt it really starts losing control after that but of course it'll wander on the road more and then there're the tires. Probably not the best idea to go 300+mph at any point in time but get absolutely everything checked before going that speed because tehre's really no recovering if you lose control/tire pops etc. at those kinds of speeds

[@giancarlolorenzo274]

have to gas up every 12-15 mins though haha

[@Glamrockqueen]

You can actually see why Ben was never a presenter on Top Gear or The Grand Tour. He's camera friendly, easy on the eye, and very professional. Should have his own motoring programme.

[@extremechimpout]

Yeah he's not a clown like the other presenters

[@mazrimirl]

Ben should definitely be doing more reviews, i really enjoyed that video.

[@apexslider1]

Stunning. Looks, sounds, feel, it has everything. Would love to see one in person.

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

"And some say, that if he removed his racesuit and helmet, he would do superlative review of the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport. All we know is he's called Drive Tribe Stig!"

[@phoenixdzk]

Always nice to see the Stig return

[@holynex]

He looks different though 🤪

[@stebro2738]

Just lovely! I could watch this again & again.. Thanks!!!

[@fido5067]

Excellent review, dare I say more watched than some of the trios work at times.

[@AbdullahArRafi]

Some say, he lives in a cave and only comes out to test out the most marvelous of the cars. And he singlehandedly can do better than all hosts of the new Top Gear, combined. All we know is, HE'S CALLED THE STIG!

[@Pengu1n111]

“If it is comparable, it is no longer a Bugatti” Ettore Bugatti

[@wingcommanderjetson5660]

Wow, he's a total natural. Hope to see more of him.

[@roconnor01]

Andy Wallace ! I've not seen him for years,one of my favourite racing drivers,approachable, humble, but lightning quick on the track.I loved watching him during his Group C and Le Mans drives for Tom Walkinshaw Racing's, Silk Cut Jaguar team,and later Tom's Toyota.

[@konkeydong6907]

Make this a series!

[@SteveMikre44]

Ben Collins is an excellent presenter. I hope to see more of Ben on DriveTribe and perhaps The Grand Tour...

[@VraelFreorhe]

What a presentation. What a car. What a driver... This video was near perfection. Thanks DriveTribe!

[@PandA-yx5ne]

This is such a wonderful review. It really is one of the best ever. You just have to have been around a bit to appreciate it.

[@radders261]

I am so pleased to see Ben again. What a wonderful video, and what a brilliant channel!

[@WH250398]

Some say he's so fast, he visited both the Eifeltower and Empire State Building within ten seconds.

[@MitchWebb94]

Wow great review Ben - please do more you’re an absolute natural; almost feels a shame you were hidden behind the helmet for so long!

[@Czechbound]

MORE FROM BEN PLEASE : A great presenter. Informative, but great diction and use of language. Props to the photographer and director too : nice saturated colours, shot choices, framing, shot collation.

[@mattbrew7429]

Ben is fantastic on camera 👌

[@GHOST-im3xh]

The Ben Collins! It's not the Stig, Its the OG one! Honestley tho he is a briliant presenter id love to see more series like this.

[@Noelsantaheaney]

Great presenting Ben and Great Camera work drivetribe staff well done

[@Rocinante_1980]

Is it just me that noticed Andy Wallace holding on too his seat belt for dear life 🤣

[@Mustafa.00]

Every time I saw the standard chiron, I felt like something was missing from this car, but this long-tailed super sport definitely looks like it's complete.

[@mazboengineer]

Great video Ben, partly the car.. but mostly because it’s great to see you reviewing cars 👍🏼

[@warrengday]

WOW - more Ben please. I very quickly I stopped focussing on the fact I was watching and listening to one of the finest cars ever built and instead realised I was watching and listening to one of the finest car reviews ever made. And this is long before we got to the "M3 on each wheel" metaphor.

[@Zakalwe-01]

Some say he’s the location for James May’s upcoming ‘Our Man in Ben Collins’, and that if you say his name three times, he’ll appear on DriveTribe. All we know is that he’s not the Stig…anymore.

[@dad_jokes_4ever226]

1:40 : Ironic that you' d have range anxiety in a Chiron , the ultimate production petrol car

[@jonnywalker3208]

Ben is legit a legend and a hero in my eyes. More of him please guys!?

[@Oxtraerdinary]

Keep Ben doing these tests. He is awesome at it to be honest

[@tomnewham1269]

I think the Stig has mellowed. No way would Stig allow a chaperone in the old days.

[@emiraces]

Imagine if Ben had been a 4th host on old Top Gear...

[@hot_pink_bitch_8896]

Some say he might have been. All without saying a word.

[@joshua.snyder]

Somewhere, Jason Dawe weeps.

[@addi.1813]

To be honest he would not have fit in with the trio. Him as a host would mean there would be no Stiggy and I really liked the Stig as a character in TG

[@VickersDoorter]

This would certainly raise a few eyebrows when parking up outside Lidl. Imagine the envy.

[@JasonWaterfalls13]

Excellent video!! Thank you.

[@marcman94]

Very nice seeing Ben again, I hope we will see more of him on Drivetribe (And other shows) soon!

[@KillRoy117]

Ben Collins is a legend, this is presented so well by him. I would love to see more of him!

[@H4MM3R_H34D]

Brilliant presenting! 🙌🏻

[@jonmassey8124]

Great to see Ben Presenting more and what a beautiful car to get the best of his talents.. all the best from a fellow Bristolian BS15

[@riflemanalex3202]

Ben is a brilliant presenter and knowing his credentials as a top driver makes it even better, hung on every word.

[@rannapatil652]

please make a ex-stig series, along with the trio

[@canudeiro]

Man, Ben Collins is such a talented presenter ! He has exquisite driving skills and really knows hows to describe the car !

[@exzelzo]

Perhaps one of my fav Drivetribe video to date, keep Stig.. I mean Ben please

[@yips_way]

Really enjoyed that. Never thought I'd see a production vehicle capable of over 300mph in my lifetime. I remember 250mph being an insane achievement. I always said I would ride at 200mph at least one time in my life but alas old age & sensibility caught up & stopped riding motorbikes long long ago before even buying a motorbike capable of it. Buying a car capable of that speed back then, or now, was a dream or totally unjustifiable. I resigned myself to saying 160mph was fast enough, nothing in todays landscape but pretty quick over 30 years ago on my piddling little 600.

[@TucsonDude]

Maybe, it's time for another "motorbike". I'm close to 60 and ride all mine on a regular basis.

[@sivab4536]

Never too late to start living senselessly, old boy.

[@anyexpat]

You can get laps at ciruits forvery little money, i am sure you could break 180 or 190 for less than 100 quid. . Not much gets you over 200 as a ride along and probably substantially more.. get a ride in a turbo s or something

[@matthewrutherford3031]

Need more Ben Collins reviews asap!!!

[@gf04rce76]

Andy and Ben what a great combo - 👍

[@neofox.]

Stig, I hope you re-release your Christmas range of fragrances, I've run out of the great smell of Wednesday :(

[@tamedracingdriver]

Ben Collins - an absolute legend; who under the white helmet conquered wonders with his tamed racing driving 👍 No one can be more appropriate than him to test this chiron SS out in real-time 👏👏

[@janioutinen9171]

The best presenter of any car, hidden talent of being just the Stig. Superb.

[@oldben1800]

I still can't believe this is the stig...so many legendary moments and talkless video of him....goat

[@ArcturanMegadonkey]

I was expecting to see it on an oval doing 273mph!

[@nickfozouni8126]

Amazing review by Ben I wish to see more videos of him Makes me wonder that we missed a lot of his brilliance all those years behind the helmet

[@jmbernal3780]

Great video. Ben should be a permanent figure in automotive videos.

[@lucashunter8763]

Ben is a fantastic presenter (the driving is obvious). Really hope we get to see more of him.

[@mgutkowski]

More from Ben please, and more of him being the expert driver we know him to be (ie talking about it) in his own words. It's what sets Chris Harris apart too.

[@boy638]

While I like the trio, I'm glad Drivetribe sent a proper driver to review a car like this.

[@jaytee8188]

So refreshing to catch a drivetribe vid without that hanger-oner. I regularly seriously regret subbing this channel. If I had I would have missed videos like this.