Archive for the ‘ Top Gear ’ Category

Top Gear: Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari FXX Hot Lap

While Michael Schumacher may not be the only Stig, his Ferrari FXX is another story at the Top Gear track. Can it smash the Gumpert Apollo’s 1:17 record? Find out after the break.

Alright, so whether you’ve seen it already or not, most of the enthusiast world is aware that Top Gear has revealed its mystery “tame racing driver” as none other than F1 maestro Michael Schumacher.

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Top Gear: Lorries Challenge

Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May are each given a lorry and then a set of challenges to complete. Find out who actually get the job done after the break.
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Top Gear: Porsche 911 GT2 vs Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

To start off the new season of Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson pits the Porsche 911 GT2 against the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. Both are similar in price, but are they equal in performance? Find out after the break.
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Solar Furnace

Top Gear’s James May partners with “bunch of hippies burn and melt stuff with their ’solar furnace’ — it has something to do with making petrol out of thin air.” Video after the break.
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Top Gear Season 12

In this Top Gear season 12 teaser, “we see shots from all kinds of shenanigans set to start in two weeks, including what looks like double-decker bus racing - or at least tipping.” Continue reading to watch. More pics after the jump.

..the Stig in a Bugatti Veyron and Captain Slow getting punished at the helm of a very slick speed boat.

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Thriller DVD

Jeremy Clarkson’s Thriller DVD will be released on November 3rd. Featuring “the Aston Martin DBS, Lamborghini Superleggera, Ferrari 430 Scuderia, Porsche 911 Turbo, Alfa Romeo 8C, Mercedes CLK Black Series, and Pagani Zonda Roadster F.” Trailer after the break.

Expect stunning visuals to go along with the symphonic soundtrack, and the de rigeur twists and challenges that make Jeremy and Top Gear such a delight.

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Top Gear: Civic Type R Old (EP3) vs. New (FN2)

Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson pits the FN2 Civic Type R against its predecessor, the EP3. The latest model is “powered by a naturally-aspirated 2.0 litre DOHC i-VTEC engine with similar output, but reworked for greater refinement and responsiveness thanks to a new balancer shaft and a drive-by-wire throttle.” Video after the break. More pics after the jump.

The 201 PS maximum power output is now reached at 8,000 rpm (previously 200 PS at 7,400 rpm). Slightly lower gearing compensates for a small increase in kerb weight. Its exhilarating, high revving nature is retained, but the switch to high lift, long duration valve timing now takes place at a lower 5,200 rpm, and continues all the way to the 8,000 rpm red line.

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Top Gear: Jeremy Clarkson’s Gardening Tips

Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson shows Richard Hammond and James May the quick way to remove weeds, with a shotgun. Continue reading to watch.
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Top Gear: Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster vs. Jet-Powered Roller Blade Man

In this Top Gear segment, Richard Hammond pits an Aston Martin V8 Vantage roadster against jet-powered roller blade man to see which is faster. Find out who wins after the break.
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