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The list does not include shorter spin-off episodes produced for charity (Top Gear of the Pops, produced for Red Nose Day; Top Ground Gear Force and Stars in Fast Cars, produced for Sport Relief; and an Ashes to Ashes parody and Children in Need does Star in a Reasonably Priced Car for Children in Need), 'Best of' special episodes, and some ...
Following the cancellation of the original format of Top Gear in December 2001, previous format presenters Jeremy Clarkson and Andy Wilman convinced the BBC to revive the show with a new format for the following year. These new changes included the use of television studio segments and challenges, and a revamped presentation of reviews, unlike ...
The presenters find themselves going out and buying a car that would be perfect for 17-year-olds, on a budget of £2,500 to cover their purchase plus insurance - Clarkson buys a Volvo 940 Turbo Estate, Hammond for a Hyundai Scoupe, while May purchases a Volkswagen Golf Mk III.
Final Challenge: Remove and replace the oil. All three cars have their oil drained and replace with an alternative and reach civilization, Tanner with personal lubricant, Rutledge with maple syrup and Adam with lard. The overall winner is the one whose wreck of a car makes it the last 10 miles.
Top Gear is a British motoring magazine programme created by the BBC that aired on BBC Two between 22 April 1977 and 17 December 2001. The programme focused on a range of motoring topics, the most common being car reviews, road safety and consumer advice.
The trio head to the Isle of Man to compare three old BMW sports cars, as well as find the best three two seater convertibles - the BMW Z4, the Porsche Boxster and the Honda S2000. Elsewhere, the BMW M3 CSL is road-tested before Top Gear's new White Stig puts in a power lap with it, while a Volvo 240 tries to jump
Due to Tanner's car having a launch system, he wins with Rutledge in second and Adam in last place. Winner: Tanner; Challenge 1: In Pennsylvania, the hosts are challenged to get an authentic Amish Hat from an Amish person. Tanner and Adam buy theirs at souvenir shops while Rutledge manages to get a real one after giving a local a ride in his car.
Throughout the series, the show also saw Richard Hammond bringing along one of his dogs for episodes, which would have small appearances in films in the following series. This series' highlights included the presenters attempting to make amphibious cars, setting an indoor speed record with an F1 car, and conducting challenges as van drivers.