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@shoveI
Жыл бұрын
🤣 there's a yellow '95 RS 3.8 in the lot I'd go in.. big NA power & 3 pedals does it for me
@matthew-jy5jp
Жыл бұрын
Ben you put out excellent content for us all the time. You are a incredible racing driver and a legend in your own right. Great car and great video
@erikthys3911
Жыл бұрын
A Porsche bike! Alps are not race circuit!!
@jritechnology
Жыл бұрын
I might have had a go in that 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, but stock I think those had less than 400HP. More than enough to kill me around those Alps curves, but not quite enough to satisfy the raw driver in me. With that in mind, I'd have to go with the 2016 Porsche 911 R with that manual gearbox and putting out 500 HP.
@trance9158
Жыл бұрын
The 930 turbo was nicknamed the Widowmaker. Why are you calling this that?
@alexblaxell7983
Жыл бұрын
If The Stig’s helmet was a car this would be it
@MurderBong
Жыл бұрын
YOU FORGOT ‘SOME SAY’ . . . 😅
@helipeek2736
Жыл бұрын
“Helmet” worrying!
@andrewdavid6054
Жыл бұрын
I hope you mean crash helmet 😜
@sbkpeace.24
Жыл бұрын
Americans 🙄😂
@happ0bapp0
Жыл бұрын
lmao
@AHamzollari
Жыл бұрын
The humility and knowledge of a legendary driver! Doesn’t get any better!
@TrevorDennis100
10 ай бұрын
There's some irony in that Ben was the ever silent Stig for all those years, but turns out to be as good talking to camera, as he is at driving.
@mura0
Жыл бұрын
This wheel design is arguably the best Porsche wheels ever. Also the tire + wheel + stance on these 997 GT2RS are just perfect.
@curzon394x
Жыл бұрын
Ben is becoming my favourite driver/auto presenter behind Chris Harris. His feel and knowledge of the car handling is something I could listen to for hours.
@Eat-MyGoal
Жыл бұрын
Ben is a driver/presenter; Chris is a presenter/driver...
@michaelschneider-
Жыл бұрын
@@Eat-MyGoal .. +1.. Agreed. .. Both Collins & Harris are Tier One driving folk...
@carloscanizares4699
Жыл бұрын
@@michaelschneider- No Catchpole in there?
@AliasHSW
Жыл бұрын
@@Eat-MyGoal- in case people don’t know, CH is/was a pro racer too.
@StephenandLisa
Жыл бұрын
Wish BBC would sign off on them both presenting Top Gear going forward
@adamschaeffer3614
Жыл бұрын
Here we have an amazing driver providing useful and entertaining commentary WHILE correcting a slide with 'a flick of opposite lock' (as Clarkson would've said). It really shows how dialed in Ben is. His instincts are razor sharp, big difference vs most presenters with little to no racing experience. If he's having to react that fast, then it really must be the Widowmaker for mere mortals.
@BenCollinsDrives
Жыл бұрын
She's a handful...
@adamschaeffer3614
Жыл бұрын
@@BenCollinsDrives she's AN handful
@alfamonk
Жыл бұрын
@@adamschaeffer3614 🤔
@jon_eliz99
Жыл бұрын
@@adamschaeffer3614 Lmao No
@redline589
Жыл бұрын
Nice review of an epic car not often seen, thanks Ben.
@BenCollinsDrives
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure.
@Heckie12_art
Жыл бұрын
It is my favourite Porsche 911 for a reason :) I was growing up with this very model in my childhood, in games like NFS Undercover, Prostreet, hell, even on some posters i've seen it, and now i have it as a diecast too - Truly deserves that "magic touch" of your experience and handling :) Also that Heritage and History thing which is seriously interesting for me - that actually amped up my taste for that model even more :)
@T3Enno
11 ай бұрын
man of culture its my favorite porsche period.
@sesto194
Жыл бұрын
Actually hilarious that you are reviewing this now, this has to be a sign! Im bidding on this car, actually so damn nervous, as this is my first time buying something so valuable at an auction!
@ciaranburke3243
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic machine do hope you get it 👍
@BenCollinsDrives
Жыл бұрын
No way! Good luck with the bidding! It's a great car.
@sesto194
Жыл бұрын
@@ciaranburke3243ill let you know!
@martiniv8924
Жыл бұрын
Buy It !! 👌🏻😎
@MrPTManning
Жыл бұрын
Oh man, I'm so jealous haha. Hope it becomes yours!
@FAT8893
Жыл бұрын
Still my favourite GT2 RS version yet. Totally cannot resist that manual gearbox. 💖💖
@BenCollinsDrives
Жыл бұрын
It's sublime. So much power, and you're TOTALLY responsible for all of it. Nothing helping you here!
@papa_pt
Жыл бұрын
AND hydraulic power steering. AND the Mezger. This gen GT2 will no doubt become a big collectible
@juan9798
Жыл бұрын
What a beautifully crafted video! As a Porsche owner myself and active member of PCA, (currently own 2) I really appreciate the time/editing, audio and sound design presented in this video. Porsche is the ULTIMATE desire!!! It's almost impossible or extremely difficult to explain that to anyone who has never owned a Porsche.
@peterwozniak9575
Жыл бұрын
Mr Collins, your channel and your videos have come a really long way and look absolutely fab. Not to mention that it's always a pleasure to listen to an experienced pro whos driven pretty much everything with wheels on. Makes it that more interesting and informative. Well done and thank you
@BenCollinsDrives
Жыл бұрын
Glad you're enjoying it!
@ge385
Жыл бұрын
The actual 911 "widowmaker" was the 930 turbo, well before the 964 multi-link rear suspension. It had to do with at the sharp point in the torque curve/revs where the boost hits after the turbo lag and the change in mechanics of the car with the weight shift. The title of "widowmaker" traditionally only applies to the 930 turbo. The video is nicely done and very nice car no question - but in this day and age of people reading less and less every opportunity should be taken to educate people. One of the family cars is a1988 911 Carrera with sport package + whale tail - 22,400 miles as of today and original purchase by the family and never left the family (left hand drive, US car).
@jd-lr7zu
Жыл бұрын
It was all the 2wd turbos really
@Zzus321
Жыл бұрын
Damn straight
@TucsonDude
Жыл бұрын
A 930 Turbo was one of the few P-cars that I've ever driven. Not at speed, but it still made an impression. Thanks for sharing!
@MuhammadAziz._.2004
Жыл бұрын
Men like Ben Collins and Chris Harris make the automotive world a better place for me love for you
@carsaregood911
Жыл бұрын
Ben, you should do some slight mods to your 911 Turbo, I reckon it won't be far off from this experience
@digggerrjones7345
Жыл бұрын
I've never heard of anything but the 930 referred to as a "widowmaker".
@BenCollinsDrives
Жыл бұрын
This one is known!
@JoyOfMachine
Жыл бұрын
It's great to actually hear The Stig talk about the car he is driving instead of just some flamboyant shots of him tharshing it around while listening to some awkward music :D Keep the content coming Ben!
@TheIrishman007
Жыл бұрын
What an absolutely perfect example of what a real drivers car is. Love it.
@milk-it
Жыл бұрын
I haven't heard such lucid and insightful commentary on a 911, since Tiff Needell reviewed the 997 Carrera GT3 RS 4.0 - which is probably my favourite 911. Kudos Ben.
@BenCollinsDrives
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed.
@thephenom9467
Жыл бұрын
We need more videos like this!
@BenCollinsDrives
Жыл бұрын
Working on it!
@DavidBrown-bs7gg
Жыл бұрын
Didn't the 996 GT2 before it also have the "Widowmaker" moniker ? it did when I owned one in 2003
@alfamonk
Жыл бұрын
I like Ben's straight-talking no-BS delivery. Feels like the adult in the room compared to most zany presenters.
@DouglasJWalker
Жыл бұрын
I remember reading about your impressions of this car in the TG mag. You made me love it then and Im glad you had another go
@althejazzman
Жыл бұрын
For someone who became famous for being silent, you have a way with words that conveys the experience better than many other presenters.
@Jason911_
Жыл бұрын
Growing up as a Porsche fan this was definitely one of my halo cars. This is the most powerful manual 911 they've ever made. Definitely going to shoot up in value if they haven't already.
@bigshotcelebrity_
Жыл бұрын
I did not know Ben was so good at commentary. He needs to be hosting TG with Chris Harris!
@snail415
Жыл бұрын
But only as the silent Stig. 🙂
@davidjack3
Жыл бұрын
I just love listening to Ben !so knowledgable of Porsches
@drummerdoingstuff5020
Жыл бұрын
If anyone deserves a huge platform with millions of subscribers it’s this guy. What an incredible story he tells and who better to tell you about a car than the man himself?! Shouldn’t be treated like Shemp even tho he is one part of those 3 stooges.
@NigeUK007
Жыл бұрын
Great Video Ben. Porsche was always that brand that always happily came to the sports car party… but never got noticed, quietly sitting at the back sipping a pint, with absolutely nothing to prove. Brilliant cars, made to last, made to be driven, never an ornament.
@diggagt3574
Жыл бұрын
Phenomenal cars. Watching them flat-out down the 3km long Döttinger Höhe at the 'Ring, you can hear the turbos mashing the air up. Incredibly fast. I only ever drove a non-RS 997 GT2, but still a pretty intimidating power delivery, for a non-racing driver like me.
@NumbchuxSOAD
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. I love this series! Ben, I love your commentary and history on the cars. Thank you and Sotheby's for making this happen!!
@BenCollinsDrives
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@eliotsalandybrown
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ben for all your detailed comments on feel and driving experience 🙏
@jaferkhan4108
Жыл бұрын
Some say - he's still an amazing driver, but an even better presenter! All we know is, he's not the Stig's cousin, but the real, actual Stig!
@GTAjedi
Жыл бұрын
I thought the 930 and 993 Turbos were the 'widowmaker'. Or do they just apply that to every 911 now.
@andaswewindondowntheroad
Жыл бұрын
Concise technical 997 review from Ben unlike some others that come with a BS overload. I have a 997.2 S in understated Meteor Grey but can see clearly that the GT2 RS goes well beyond that.
@garyseaton4619
Жыл бұрын
A man with your skillset is allowed these truly special opportunities. I'm happy to watch what I'll never get to do a long as you're behind the wheel...
@ortontom
Жыл бұрын
For those roads Id chose a Spyder, all the power you need. The 997 GT2 I drove a few years back its hard to tether the power/turbo surge to moderate corners. Great for on gas moments...but a lovely 718/981 spyder would be better on those roads...
@deldridg
Жыл бұрын
What fun to enjoy a few moments vicariously living your charmed life from the other side of the planet! My beloved 964 was sold years ago but I did get to swap with a friend and drove his 997 GT3 up a wonderful stretch of road here in Australia. Porsche DNA is certainly palpable in their cars, at least in the 911, from my experience. Many thanks - another beautifully presented and produced experience! Cheers from Sydney, David
@sianwarwick633
6 ай бұрын
I can't think of too many people who the driving experience and ability tk reallh run through all that this Porsche has to offer. A great review
@ReasonableSwampMonster
Жыл бұрын
I dunno why but Ben Collins gives off that one “My mate’s dad” vibe and I respect that.
@VenomAloisius
Жыл бұрын
Those roads are 15minutes away from my house, nice
@raphaeldevalle9653
Жыл бұрын
930 Turbo is the true Widowmaker…… I had one!!!
@jrbuch
Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful car. Sounds like it's not overly dangerous, so long as you know what you're doing and don't make stupid inputs to steering and power.
@BenCollinsDrives
Жыл бұрын
As long as you dont drive beyond your limits, the car will look after you. But push it too far and it will bite.
@trut52
Жыл бұрын
Finally someone who knows what they are talking about. It's a hall of fame review for sure!
@BenCollinsDrives
Жыл бұрын
Boom!
@hakimdridah1711
Жыл бұрын
The stig was so close to where I live! And on my favorite pass 😍 "Col du marchairuz" Great video thanks!
@Joe_Rebel
Жыл бұрын
930 turbo is the widowmaker, that snap oversteer has been lessened a lot since then.
@ruf930porsche
Жыл бұрын
Correct
@stevefowler2112
3 ай бұрын
When I bought my new 2019 GT2 RS in late 2019 (the buying frenzy had somewhat died down by then and I actually got mine for MSRP, including weissach and mag wheels and tax and tag for $357K), I had the opportunity to buy a pristine 997 GT2 RS for $397K. I could have swung either and I really wanted the 2011 GT2 RS but the 2018/2019 was just so beautiful and I couldn't say no to the 700 HP. In the end I just love(d) how the Guards Red 991.2 GT2 looked with the gold mags...still the best looking 911 ever made in my opinion. I have no plans to ever part with my Grim Reaper!
@superfast30
Жыл бұрын
Ive had some seat time in a 997 2RS as well as a 991 2RS. Despite the 991 2RS being quicker, the 997 feels more on edge. Truly enjoyed driving it and wish I could afford one!
@BenCollinsDrives
Жыл бұрын
The 997 does make you feel like you're in a bit more... danger... 👀
@jmsjms296
Жыл бұрын
And I thought the term "Widowmaker" applies to the 930. Go figure...
@BenCollinsDrives
Жыл бұрын
They're both known as that. Call this the Widowmaker Mk 2...
@mattdedasc
Жыл бұрын
Great channel. No bullshit, no innuendo. Quality shoots with great commentary on the facts and figures and impressions from someone who can drive at the peak. subscribed.
@niosanfrancisco
Жыл бұрын
EPIC. The car is awesome and Ben is the MAN.
@BenCollinsDrives
Жыл бұрын
You da man.
@JoriDiculous
Жыл бұрын
Can 't go wrong with classic look Porsche (Carrera). This one is one heck of a beast.
@duncanbleak3819
Жыл бұрын
The one and only! It tops my ultimate fantasy list. Nice review!
@st939
Жыл бұрын
Great but that's not the Alps 😀 that is the Jura mountain range.
@bradcollins4114
Жыл бұрын
Apart from a McLaren F1 this is the first car I'd be looking for if I won Lotto. Great review Ben!
@Yarmox
Жыл бұрын
As much as I love Porsches new builds, this generation will be the coolest most technical one to me
@BenCollinsDrives
Жыл бұрын
The 997's are SO DAMN COOL.
@davegallagher5121
Жыл бұрын
Great vid! Would like to see you with a camera in the cockpit handling a beast. Thank you. And the Swedish drive on the right???
@T-Bag13
Жыл бұрын
I'll bet you were flying the drone as well as driving!? You truly are awesome.
@BenCollinsDrives
Жыл бұрын
Haha had the team in! They always do a great job.
@Andrew-jh5uv
Жыл бұрын
Ben is a natural one of my favourite reviewers👍
@zagonialpar9208
Жыл бұрын
Great job by The Ben Collins!
@drummerdoingstuff5020
Жыл бұрын
Anyone who can give one of these a go and not die has my respect
@itsjustaname777
4 күн бұрын
I really want one of these, or rather a 997.1 gt2. I'd have it remapped and have the tuner do a 300hp "chill" map so I could do long distances without worrying about it oversteering me off the road randomly. I drove one years ago and what scared me was how it sped up mid corner despite me applying the same amount of throttle, which is difficult to describe but if you've driven one you will understand what I mean.
@COMA69BAND
Жыл бұрын
loving your channel, content is so good, videography is on point. would love to see you with your own show, living the dream and well deserved.
@BenCollinsDrives
Жыл бұрын
Maybe one day.
@richardharrold9736
Жыл бұрын
@@BenCollinsDrives KZitem is so much better than TV. You can be your own master, produce your own content, be it long form or shorter like this.
@earlofsmeg
Жыл бұрын
A superb car.
@GunfightersINC
Жыл бұрын
This is my new favorite youtube channel.. Epic..
@UncleManuel
Жыл бұрын
That really is a nice Porsh. 😁😜
@DkingE39
Жыл бұрын
You picked the right spec Porsche plus there rare 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤
@CapnT87
Жыл бұрын
Quite the jump in performance from the 996 GT2 which I just got to experience…bonkers in its own right.
@papajimg9238
Жыл бұрын
video:...the legendary widowmaker... 930 Turbo: hold my beer...
@TSERJI
7 ай бұрын
Tbf many cars in Porsche history have been given the widowmaker moniker… But I think many would agree that the 930 was the OG
@bors2908
Жыл бұрын
Roll Cage and Fire Extinguisher are factory from Clubsport spec
@mrmorizofan7001
Жыл бұрын
with that front rollcage its quite easy to fracture your skull if driven without a helmet. so would use 6 point harness with that cage..
@AleksandrHalas
Жыл бұрын
Tremendously exciting trip
@tonymiddlehurst8438
Жыл бұрын
I think it was the 996 GT2 that had more of a widowmaker reputation?
@romulus_
9 ай бұрын
you could certainly find yourself wrapped around a pole in that car, but the 930 is the one true widowmaker. no computers, and a sudden boost in torque from the old turbos on old tire and suspension technology. asking for trouble if you don't know what you're doing. I don't!
@widowmakergarage
Жыл бұрын
WidowMaker approved💪🔥
@malcolmbriggs4281
Жыл бұрын
Nice to hear someone talk about the car and not have wheel spinning and going sideways.
@chimaeraSPK
Жыл бұрын
My favorite GT2.
@firefly8464
Жыл бұрын
Great video as always, keep ‘em coming!!
@ruf930porsche
Жыл бұрын
Hate to have to correct such a nice video. But this is not the 'widow maker'. That title/nickname went to the Porsche 930, due to it being tail happy in the wrong hands: rear wheel drive, no traction control, no ABS.
@augustortiz
Жыл бұрын
Imo the best looking 911 ever made.
@BenCollinsDrives
Жыл бұрын
You might be right.
@AdamBerman-s7b
Жыл бұрын
Looks like the Jura mountains in Canton Vaud not the Alps
@Phil99330
Жыл бұрын
I love this road ❤
@Max_Flashheart
Жыл бұрын
Lovely video
@DTMan13
Жыл бұрын
Ben, When will be the second video with Bohema track time? Thank you for your videos
@PedroSantos_83
11 ай бұрын
Beautiful! ❤
@breakupgoogle
Жыл бұрын
Great road and an amazing car. You really never see them out.
@BenCollinsDrives
Жыл бұрын
True. Can't remember the last time I saw a 997 GT2 RS... anywhere.
@stevenross-watt8640
Жыл бұрын
Those snap oversteer moments we see you steering into were happening whilst the traction/stability control was working very hard? So without that stability assist it may have had a different outcome? Thx
@yves1655
Жыл бұрын
Actually, not the Swiss Alps, but a very nice road nonetheless: col du Marchairuz in the Swiss Jura mountains. Great review.
@Oldmoses94
Жыл бұрын
Isnt the widowmaker the 930 Turbo?
@BenCollinsDrives
Жыл бұрын
Call this Widowmaker mk2...
@Benjay1975
Жыл бұрын
i thought the original 930 was the WidowMaker?, i didnt know this was applied to the 997...
@BenCollinsDrives
Жыл бұрын
Lets call this the Mk2 then.
@rickintexas1584
Жыл бұрын
This man has driven more of the world’s top cars than I have even seen. The fact that his daily driver is a 2011 Porsche 911 speaks volumes. I drive a Panamera. It has the DNA of a 911, but I can take my friends out to dinner in style.
@stevefowler2112
3 ай бұрын
Still the most powerful manual transmission production 911 Porsche has ever built for the road.
@amarjit_singh_
Жыл бұрын
How would you compare the driving experience to another great 911 - the 997RS 4.0?
@Low_R0ar
5 ай бұрын
What a car ❤️
@In_memory_of_Dad
Жыл бұрын
Ben that car was made for you mate!!! 👍🙂👍
@peterwalter3663
Жыл бұрын
A beauty!!
@MrALTRD8
Жыл бұрын
Great vid
@tapantera
Жыл бұрын
Thought the Widowmaker title was for the 1976 and 1977 930?
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