Top Gear — Series 3
The third season of Top Gear roared onto screens on October 26th, 2003, and kept audiences entertained until December 28th with nine action-packed episodes. This was a landmark series for the show – it became the first to break through the 10 million viewer mark, proving its growing popularity. To celebrate those memorable moments, a special "Best Of Top Gear" episode followed, revisiting the highlights of the season.
**REVIEWS:** Ford GT • BMW 5-Series • Porsche 911 GT3 **CHALLENGE:** Can the diesel Volkswagen Lupo achieve greater fuel economy than its gasoline counterpart? Jeremy drives the new Ford GT40 in Detroit, while simultaneously testing a…
Current reviews include the BMW M3 CSL, the BMW M1, the BMW M3, the BMW M5, the Porsche Boxster, the BMW Z4, and the Honda S2000. The Isle of Man is experiencing a surge of BMW enthusiasm. The new M3 CSL joins a collection of BMW classic…
**REVIEWS:** Bentley Continental GT • Subaru Legacy Outback • Saab 9-5 **CHALLENGE:** Saab 9-5 versus a BAE Sea Harrier • How to Escape from a Sinking Car Jeremy embarks on a relaxed drive through Devon in the Bentley Continental GT, …
**REVIEWS:** Lamborghini Miura, Lamborghini Countach, Mini Cooper S, Lamborghini Gallardo **CHALLENGE:** None Richard favors three modified Minis – models tuned by Hartge, Digi-tec, BBR, and BMW Motorsport. He also commands a Lamborgh…
**REVIEWS: Mazda RX-8 • Fiat Panda** **CHALLENGE: Is a Toyota Hilux truly indestructible?** Jeremy drives the Mazda RX-8, and James explores the new Fiat Panda, both finding themselves pleasantly surprised by their resilience. Richard…
**REVIEWS:** Citroën C2 • Aston Martin V8 Vantage (1977) • Holden Monaro **CHALLENGE:** Is a Toyota Hilux truly indestructible? - Part 2 The Citroën C2, a vehicle frequently chosen for modification and driven by Jeremy, shares the roa…
**REVIEWS:** MG XPower SV • Porsche Cayenne Turbo • Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren **CHALLENGE:** Which professor can achieve the most impressive burnout? • What constitutes the finest British automobile? As is their wont, the presenters a…
This week's episode features a challenge comparing iconic cars from across generations. Jeremy Clarkson expresses particular admiration for the early 1970s Mercedes-Benz 280SL, drawing comparisons to the contemporary Audi TT. The newly rele…
**REVIEWS:** Chrysler Crossfire • Jaguar XJ6 • Honda Civic Type R • Honda NSX Type R **CHALLENGE:** None Jeremy navigates the Chrysler Crossfire, while Richard explores a Brabus-tuned Smart Car and the Honda Civic Type R. He also take…
