Hypercar CEOs trade Places for Thrilling Top Gear Track Day
Dunsfold, Surrey - In an unprecedented display of automotive camaraderie and skill, Christian von Koenigsegg (Koenigsegg), Mate Rimac (Bugatti-Rimac), and Rob Dickinson (singer) recently swapped keys and took to the iconic Top Gear test track at Dunsfold, offering a rare glimpse behind the wheel of each other’s creations. The event, captured in a newly released 40-plus minute video, showcases the leaders pushing their rivals’ hypercars to the limit.
The unique gathering featured the Rimac Nevera R - fresh off a series of world record attempts - alongside the Bugatti Mistral, the final iteration of the legendary V16 Bugatti. Von Koenigsegg arrived with his CC850, while Dickinson presented a Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer. Each CEO had the opportunity to experience the engineering philosophies and driving dynamics of their competitors’ vehicles firsthand, providing insightful commentary and demonstrating impressive driving prowess.
Footage reveals eager reactions from all three executives. Von Koenigsegg described the Mistral’s exhaust note as “like having an argument with a dragon,” while Rimac lauded the Singer’s gearbox as the best he’s ever encountered. Dickinson, meanwhile, appeared captivated by the advanced technology integrated into the hypercars.
Rimac’s driving skills were particularly highlighted, showcasing controlled drifts in the Singer and demonstrating the Nevera R’s drift mode, prompting Dickinson to remark, “I need a moment,” after a passenger lap. The video offers a detailed look at the CC850’s innovative engine and transmission, the Nevera R’s torque vectoring system, the Mistral’s four turbochargers, and the Singer’s focus on lightweight construction.
The full video is available on Top Gear’s YouTube channel and promises a compelling blend of automotive entertainment and technical insight, reaffirming the passion for driving shared by these industry leaders. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BcblGaHgCQ&t=28s