Top Gear — Series 2
The second season of *Top Gear* roared onto screens on May 11th, 2003, bringing ten action-packed episodes to a close on July 27th. This marked a significant shift for the show, as it was the first series to welcome James May to the team – previously, motoring enthusiast Jason Dawe had filled that role. To celebrate the early success of *Top Gear*, viewers were then treated to a special "Best Of" episode, rounding up the most memorable and hilarious moments from both Series 1 and 2.
## Reviews: Smart Roadster • Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet • Bowler Wildcat • Bentley T2 ## Challenge: Drag Racer Jet Engine Incinerates Nissan Sunny In a relentless pursuit of automotive demolition, Richard tackles another vehicle, emp…
**REVIEWS:** Rolls-Royce Phantom • Rover P5 • BMW M3 • Audi S4 **CHALLENGE:** Fastest Political Party Jeremy explores the latest Rolls-Royce, accompanied by a wistful reflection on the Rover P5, including a model once owned by the Que…
**REVIEWS:** Volkswagen Touareg • Lexus SC430 • Hyundai Coupe • BMW Z8 • Perodua Kelisa **CHALLENGE:** Country with the world's fastest supercar David Soul, taking on the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car challenge, made a determined ef…
**REVIEWS:** Jaguar R Coupe • Jaguar XKR-R • Aston Martin DB7 GT **CHALLENGE:** How far can one drive before growing weary in a Mark 3 Jaguar XJR? This selection includes a look back at the iconic Jaguar MKII, the first car to feature…
**REVIEWS:** Porsche 911 Turbo • Ford Street Ka • James May on TR6 • Renault Clio V6 **CHALLENGE:** Rally pit crew versus women preparing for a night out. This episode embraces a theme of masculine pursuits, featuring James driving a …
## Reviews: Subaru Impreza • Mitsubishi Evo VIII • Vauxhall VX220 Turbo • Peugeot 206 GTI ## Challenge: Land Speed Record for Caravan Towing A comparison is drawn between the Mitsubishi Evo VIII and the Subaru Impreza WRX STi Type UK,…
**REVIEWS:** Koenigsegg CC8S • Renault Mégane • Hummer H1 • Hummer H2 **CHALLENGE:** Crash testing the Mégane with a real driver The 655bhp Koenigsegg sets the fastest straight-line speed on the Top Gear track, but will it also achiev…
## Reviews: Nissan 350Z • Alfa Romeo 147 GTA • Citroën C3 Pluriel • Mercedes CLK500 • Audi A4 • Daihatsu Copen ## Challenge: The Race for the Universe James and Richard embark on a camping trip, bringing with them a collection of conv…
The reviews featured a diverse selection of vehicles. James navigated the Hy-Wire, a hydrogen-powered concept car, while Jeremy put the latest Volvo S60 R through its paces – a model Volvo asserts is a competitor to the BMW M3. He also samp…
**REVIEWS:** TVR T350C • Overfinch Range Rover • Cadillac Sixteen • Volkswagen Phaeton **CHALLENGE:** A test of Land Rover reliability. The Volkswagen Phaeton, a vehicle conceived to rival Mercedes and BMW, undergoes evaluation. Richa…
