[13x04] February 11th, 2008

SL65 · January 25th, 2008, 1:25 PM

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More motoring thrills and spills as Fifth Gear continues its 13th series with Vicki Butler-Henderson, Tom Ford, Tiff Needell, Jason Plato and Jonny Smith at the helm. Tonight, Tiff Needell drives James Bond’s car; Tom Ford gets aboard the ultimate 4x4; Jonny Smith drives to Poland in the world’s first diesel grand tourer; and Vicki Butler-Henderson stages a shoot-out between two nippy vans.

In the most recent James Bond film, ‘Casino Royale’, 007’s personal transport came in the form of the new Aston Martin DBS – though its screen appearance was short-lived thanks to a spectacular crash. Fortunately, Tiff Needell gets to drive one for a little longer, then meets the man who performed the famous film stunt – an ideal opportunity to find out who is the better driver in a series of nail-biting challenges.

Elsewhere tonight, Jonny Smith examines the world’s first diesel grand tourer – the BMW 635d. However, as diesel now costs more in this country than anywhere else in the world, should the British public be taking any notice of this new vehicle? Jonny thinks so, and embarks on a 600-mile transcontinental trip to illustrate why. Can the 635d make it to Poland on a single tank of fuel?

Back in the UK, Vicki Butler-Henderson turns her attention to the ‘white van’ man – a common sight on any urban road. In response to an apparent desire among van drivers to drive even faster than normal, manufacturers have been working on a range of quicker cargo carriers. Vicki takes the two fastest vans of the moment to the track to find out which is quicker – the Mercedes Vito X or the VW Transporter Sportline.

Also this week, Tom Ford tests the ultimate 4x4 – the 12-tonne, 10-foot tall Unimog. This beast can tackle steep inclines and wade through water over a metre deep, explaining why it is the vehicle of choice for the military’s Special Boat Service. Tom gets to grips with the complex machine then tests his nerve on the type of jaw-dropping terrain only the Unimog can tackle.

Oh cool, the Unimog images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

Handonam · January 25th, 2008, 7:33 PM

hm DBSSsssssssssss

Viper007Bond · January 28th, 2008, 11:07 PM

This episode looks to be a goodie. images/smilies/ohmy.gif

Aiolos · February 3rd, 2008, 7:16 AM

Should be good actually, looking forward to this one. images/smilies/thumbup.gif

powah · February 3rd, 2008, 8:05 AM

Sounds like the DBS review will be better than Jeremy's one.

anti-net · February 3rd, 2008, 9:11 PM

Unimog and DBS should be good, any chance to see more of the DBS is good IMO

Van shoot out? Yawn!

Johnny won't make it to Poland on a single tank, and that's a bit like what TG did with the A8 V8 diesel, but I think showing off its GT ability will be good. And Poland, that's different, always more interesting than France or Italy

SL65 · February 5th, 2008, 12:36 AM

Video preview:

+ YouTube Video

anti-net · February 10th, 2008, 1:09 PM

Ooo a Ute, maybe they'll be testing that or giving it away.

northshore13b · February 11th, 2008, 3:42 PM

that ute looks cool, but i dunno who would actually buy one

Viper007Bond · February 11th, 2008, 9:33 PM

http://forums.finalgear.com/fifth-ge...-2008-a-25228/

January 28th, 2008, 11:07 PM	#3
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 10:47 AM Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 25 Posts: 22,270 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 296	This episode looks to be a goodie. __________________ There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

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powah Previously Known As powerof1000 Joined: Mar 13th, 2007 Last Online: November 1st, 2009 Location: New Zealand Age: 16 Posts: 1,253 Rep Power: 16	Sounds like the DBS review will be better than Jeremy's one. __________________

February 3rd, 2008, 9:11 PM	#6
anti-net Joined: Mar 17th, 2007 Last Online: September 16th, 2009 Location: Cornwall, UK and Birmingham, UK for uni Age: 19 Posts: 1,271 Rep Power: 23	Unimog and DBS should be good, any chance to see more of the DBS is good IMO Van shoot out? Yawn! Johnny won't make it to Poland on a single tank, and that's a bit like what TG did with the A8 V8 diesel, but I think showing off its GT ability will be good. And Poland, that's different, always more interesting than France or Italy __________________ My Twitter You'd be surprised how close it is. I've actually got 57 cubic feet of cheese in there, and if you covert cheese into dogs, that's 4.3 great Danes - J.Clarkson

February 10th, 2008, 1:09 PM	#8
anti-net Joined: Mar 17th, 2007 Last Online: September 16th, 2009 Location: Cornwall, UK and Birmingham, UK for uni Age: 19 Posts: 1,271 Rep Power: 23	Ooo a Ute, maybe they'll be testing that or giving it away. __________________ My Twitter You'd be surprised how close it is. I've actually got 57 cubic feet of cheese in there, and if you covert cheese into dogs, that's 4.3 great Danes - J.Clarkson

February 11th, 2008, 9:33 PM	#10
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 10:47 AM Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 25 Posts: 22,270 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 296	http://forums.finalgear.com/fifth-ge...-2008-a-25228/ __________________ There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

January 25th, 2008, 7:33 PM	#2
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