Fifth Gear (2002)
Getting viewers up to speed on all the latest automotive information, with new car reviews, second hand bargains and industry tidbits being the focus of this magazine show.
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Episode 1 - Episode 1
Release Date: 2004-10-11Tiff finds out which is fastest - a car, a motorcycle, or a boat. Jason Plato reviews the new BMW 1 Series. Vicki talks about why she loves the Ford Capri and why it’s such a good car.
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Episode 2 - Episode 2
Release Date: 2004-10-18Tiff reviews the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren and drives it on the test track. Jason Plato drives the new Ford Focus. Vicki examines how private enforcement companies are issuing parking tickets in Britain.
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Episode 3 - Episode 3
Release Date: 2004-10-25Vicki, Tiff and Jason find which economical - a diesel, a gasoline, or a hybrid powered car. Tiff drives the new Porsche 911 Carrera S. Fifth Gear Shootout: Tiff in a Lamborghini Gallardo vs. Kevin Smith on a Ducati 999 motorcycle. ATV vs. car crash footage.
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Episode 4 - Episode 4
Release Date: 2004-11-01Tiff and Vicki talk about the Smart car and how it does in crashes. Vicki drives the Vauxhall Tigra, a hard top convertible. Jason goes to Modena to pick up a Ferrari 575 Handling GTC and then drives it to the Nüburgring for some hot laps.
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Episode 5 - Episode 5
Release Date: 2004-11-08Tiff and Vicki find the best cars built in Britain featuring the new Mini, TVR T350, Noble M12, Bentley Continental GT, Aston Martin DB9, Vauxhall VX220 Turbo, Lotus Elise, Range Rover, Land Rover Defender, Rolls Royce Phantom, and others.
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Episode 6 - Episode 6
Release Date: 2004-11-15Tiff teaches Chris Ryan, former SAS commando, how to drive quickly around a track and to powerslide. Vicki tries to hit 200 MPH in the new Aston Martin Vanquish S. Adrian drives the new Seat Toledo.
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Episode 7 - Episode 7
Release Date: 2004-11-22Jason drives the new Volkswagen Golf GTI Vicki and Tom make their pick for the best MPV aka minivan. Tiff sits down and talks with Jackie Stewart, a triple World Champion with 27 Grand Prix victories. Fifth Gear Shootout: MG ZT vs. Vauxhall Monaro. Vicki narrates a motorcycle vs. car crash test.
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Episode 8 - Episode 8
Release Date: 2004-11-29Tom does a great review of the new Land Rover Discovery. Fifth Gear Shootout: Smart Brabus Roadster Coupe vs. Mini Cooper S Convertable. Vicki examines a classic Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 . Tiff, Vicki and Jason start working on their project to make a non-supercar reach 200 MPH. Fifth Gear’s new sport - Caravan Rallycross.
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Episode 9 - Episode 9
Release Date: 2004-12-06Jason does the very first TV review in the world of the Ferrari F430. Fifth Gear Shootout: Not wanting to let a motorcycle be the fastest around the track, Tiff takes a Mosler MT900S around the track. Tom drives the European version of the Nissan Murano. Tiff and Vicki examine what happens when a car his a pedestrian.
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Episode 10 - Episode 10
Release Date: 2004-12-13Best small car. Best family car. Best fast car. An overall Fifth Gear car of the year is chosen.