[13x09] March 17th, 2008

SL65 · February 29th, 2008, 01:34 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. This week, Tom tests Jaguar’s make-or-break executive saloon, the XF. Tiff concludes Fifth Gear’s look at the Nascar 500 by driving one of the 200mph race cars. Vicki pushes Bentley’s 200mph Continental GT Speed to the limit. And Jason finds out if the Lotus Elise SC, the first model to be fitted with a supercharger, is the best version ever.

This week, Tom Ford gets his hands on one of the most eagerly anticipated cars of the year – the Jaguar XF. This executive saloon is vital to the manufacturer’s survival, and to see how this sleek vehicle measures up, Tom takes it to the people of Britain. What will the nation decide?

The Daytona 500 is one of the world’s greatest races, and this year marks its 50th anniversary. In last week’s Fifth Gear, Tiff Needell and Jonny Smith went behind the scenes and watched the spectacular race unfold. This week’s programme completes Fifth Gear’s unique celebration of the event as Tiff gets behind the wheel of one of the 200mph cars.

With a top speed of 200mph, the Continental GT Speed is Bentley’s fastest-ever production car. Vicki Butler-Henderson puts the £137,500 machine through its paces to discover if it offers the best possible combination of sumptuous luxury, nimble handling and epic performance.

Elsewhere, Jason Plato casts his eye over the Lotus Elise. The Elise has earned a reputation for being one of the quickest sports cars around, with quality handling adding to its dexterity. Now it is available with a supercharger, giving the £32,000 SC model levels of performance usually seen in top-of-the-range supercars. Jason takes the vehicle to the track to find out if this is the finest car that Lotus has ever produced.

Also this week, Vicki Butler-Henderson heads off to Anglesey for another Fifth Gear shoot-out. This week the stars of show are two hot hatches that are also suitable for the family: the VW Golf GTi and Subaru Impreza WRX. But which is quickest?

Viper007Bond · February 29th, 2008, 01:35 PM

Tiff in a stock car? Oh the awesomeness. I really wanna see what he thinks of it. images/smilies/ohmy.gif

Gibby · March 2nd, 2008, 01:56 PM

Finally they test the Jaguar XF and Tiff in a stock car will be brilliant!
This series of Fifth Gear has been the best in the shows history, I would say.

Well Done Fifth Gear! images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

Gib

Orange1984 · March 4th, 2008, 09:00 PM

Why gti golf vs Subaru Impreza WRX lol i mean Subaru Impreza WRX would destroy the gti even know im not a fan of both cars!

Cobol74 · March 4th, 2008, 09:04 PM

Very Good 'un this week - yes, consistent goodness this series. images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

SL65 · March 11th, 2008, 06:55 AM

+ YouTube Video

johns13193 · March 11th, 2008, 09:01 PM

Tiff's gonna drift the stock car, I know it.

jetsetter · March 13th, 2008, 03:03 AM

What's with the vette?

SL65 · March 16th, 2008, 09:23 AM

I really enjoyed last weeks look at NASCAR and am looking forward to seeing Tiff get behind the wheel of it. YES DRIFT IT TIFFY!! And no doubt Vicki and Tom will ramp him up to God-like status just before the segment lol....they always do.

Small Guy · March 17th, 2008, 04:09 PM

ohhh that sounds VERY VERY good! images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

Viper007Bond · March 17th, 2008, 10:25 PM

http://forums.finalgear.com/fifth-ge...-2008-a-26032/

February 29th, 2008, 01:35 PM	#2
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,086 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	Tiff in a stock car? Oh the awesomeness. I really wanna see what he thinks of it. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! 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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Gibby Joined: Apr 3rd, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Camberley, England Age: 17 Posts: 405 Car: Not yet, a Land Rover Defender would be nice! Rep Power: 20	Finally they test the Jaguar XF and Tiff in a stock car will be brilliant! This series of Fifth Gear has been the best in the shows history, I would say. Well Done Fifth Gear! Gib __________________ Sorry if my Grammar and Spelling are rubbish, I am dyslexic so I can't really help it.

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Orange1984 Joined: May 21st, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Age: 24 Posts: 210 Rep Power: 11	Why gti golf vs Subaru Impreza WRX lol i mean Subaru Impreza WRX would destroy the gti even know im not a fan of both cars!

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SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 18 Posts: 9,196 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 41	I really enjoyed last weeks look at NASCAR and am looking forward to seeing Tiff get behind the wheel of it. YES DRIFT IT TIFFY!! And no doubt Vicki and Tom will ramp him up to God-like status just before the segment lol....they always do.

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Small Guy Joined: Mar 17th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Denmark Age: 14 Posts: 339 Car: You find me under "Hobo nation" Rep Power: 8	ohhh that sounds VERY VERY good! __________________ 2009

March 17th, 2008, 10:25 PM	#11
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,086 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	http://forums.finalgear.com/fifth-ge...-2008-a-26032/ __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! 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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