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Old April 27th, 2007, 01:28 PM   #1
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This week, Tiff Needell employs the help of two beautiful models to test the theory that the quicker you drive a convertible, the less your hair blows about. He blasts the brand new Bentley Continental GTC up to 150mph on an airfield, and nearly runs out of runway...

Elsewhere, Virgin Radio Breakfast Show DJ Christian O’Connell is challenged to perform a stunt-driving routine, after some expert tuition from world famous precision driver Russ Swift. All does not go according to plan, however, as Christian loses his no claims bonus – several times over.

Tom Ford plays in the amazing new Lexus LS460 – a car so clever it can drive itself. He tests its latest gadgets, which steer the car automatically between the white lines of a motorway. Combined with cruise control, it means you literally don’t have to touch any controls.

In Driven to Destruction, we find out how much abuse a windscreen can take. Borrowing techniques used by the aerospace industry, frozen chickens are fired at a selection of windscreens with some surprising results.

The new Smart Fortwo is supposedly more comfortable than ever before and better suited to long journeys, so Jonny Smith locks himself inside one for 12 hours. It’s an extreme test of comfort – but will he cope?

Also this week, Vicki Butler-Henderson finds out the secrets behind the cult movie ‘C’etait un Rendezvous’ – a nine-minute film of a Ferrari hurtling through the streets of Paris. With Snow Patrol using it as the promotional video for their single ‘Open Your Eyes’, Vicki visits the very route where the film was made to have a go at making
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I'd be pretty interested in the LS460 review. Not a car I'd ever own (even if I wanted to) but an amazing car nonetheless. I'm sure Tom will feel at home with it given his love of luxo-barges. Hope he goes through all the gadgets!

The Smart test is pretty blatantly snatched off another TV motoring show but I don't care...

Bentley convertible + "beautiful models" + Tiff = images/smilies/thumbsup.gif
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Also this week, Vicki Butler-Henderson finds out the secrets behind the cult movie ‘C’etait un Rendezvous’ – a nine-minute film of a Ferrari hurtling through the streets of Paris.
The Belgian Jacky Ickx ftw!

That should be a good episode! Good reminder the season starts this sunday!
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Monday. Fifth Gear airs on Monday's. Many forget that images/smilies/tongue.gif
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Ahh.. finally someone I enjoy will test the LS460. Was hoping for a TG test of it but since Tom is on TG level its a-ok. 8)
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Anyone watched it yet? How is it?
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The Smart and the convertible piece sound like blatant copies. The LS460 review should be good.
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driving the "c'etait un rendezvous" route is one of my automotive dream goals.
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"This week, Tiff Needell employs the help of two beautiful models to test the theory that the quicker you drive a convertible, the less your hair blows about. He blasts the brand new Bentley Continental GTC up to 150mph on an airfield, and nearly runs out of runway..."

Huh? The premise sounds retarded... but it's Tiff in a powerful car so it'll be great. I wish they would give Vicki some proper road tests. images/smilies/sad.gif
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