{"id":52737,"date":"2026-08-20T11:53:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T09:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.italpassion.fr\/?p=52737"},"modified":"2026-08-04T10:02:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T08:02:51","slug":"the-former-top-gear-host-has-driven-hundreds-of-supercars-but-one-ferrari-remains-his-absolute-favorite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.italpassion.fr\/en\/ferrari\/lancien-stig-de-top-gear-a-conduit-des-centaines-de-supercars-une-seule-ferrari-reste-son-coup-de-coeur-absolu\/","title":{"rendered":"The former Top Gear Stig has driven hundreds of supercars, but one Ferrari remains his absolute favorite"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For several years, Ben Collins, known for playing the Stig in Top Gear<\/em>, has driven some of the world's greatest sports cars. Over the course of his career, he has driven numerous Ferrari<\/a>, from naturally aspirated V8 models to the latest-generation hybrids. When asked which one made the biggest impression on him, his answer is clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ferrari 458 Italia at the Top<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to Ben Collins, the Ferrari 458 Italia<\/a> represents one of the pinnacles achieved by the Maranello-based automaker. He explains that this sports car offered an exceptional balance of power, precision, and driving pleasure. From the very first few laps, it inspired confidence thanks to a perfectly tuned chassis and particularly intuitive handling. In his view, the 458 was a car that was immediately polished, easy to drive, and capable of delivering top-tier performance. It is this well-rounded nature that sets it apart from many other supercars of its era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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