[08x03] May 21th, 2006

Webmonkey · May 15th, 2006, 04:50 PM

In this weeks programme Jeremy, James and Richard attempt to answer one of the world's great unanswered questions: is it possible to build a truly amphibious car that works as well on water as it is does on land? They've each come up with their own unique design but will any of them actually work? We drive they're creations to a lake in Staffordshire to find out. Also in the show actor Philip Glenister (Life on Mars) is the star in the reasonably priced car and the Lotus Exige S is power tested by on the track by Jeremy and the Stig.

Kebab gud · May 15th, 2006, 05:47 PM

Lotus Exige S ? ..
are you shure its not the Lotus Europa S ?

mgkdk · May 15th, 2006, 08:37 PM

Can't wait for the amphibious car segment, it's always fun to see the three of them compete and making fun of each other, and it would be funny to see atleast one of them swimming desperately to shore as the 'car' is going down in the background images/smilies/lol.gif

Evo7 · May 15th, 2006, 08:42 PM

^Yeah, I can't see anything finishing that still dry images/smilies/lol.gif

James is going to have an advantage in that challenge though as his parents are boat enthuasists

teeb · May 15th, 2006, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bbc.co.uk/topgear/

Also in the show actor Philip Glenister (Life on Mars) is the star in the reasonably priced car and the Lotus Exige S is power tested by on the track by Jeremy and the Stig.

Hooray! He's great fun and comes from an awesome programme.

bartboy9891 · May 15th, 2006, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Kebab gud

Lotus Exige S ? ..
are you shure its not the Lotus Europa S ?

the Europa S doesnt even exist. the Exige S is an updated version of the past Exige.

Kebab gud · May 15th, 2006, 09:33 PM

uhhm .. the Europa S DOES exist..

http://www.weblogsinc.com/common/images/3060000000057014.JPG

Remember?
it has a 2liter turbo from a ... opel..... images/smilies/wacko.gif

Clown · May 15th, 2006, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mgkdk

Can't wait for the amphibious car segment, it's always fun to see the three of them compete and making fun of each other, and it would be funny to see atleast one of them swimming desperately to shore as the 'car' is going down in the background images/smilies/lol.gif

I predict all 3 swimming images/smilies/lol.gif

Labcoatguy · May 15th, 2006, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kebab gud

uhhm .. the Europa S DOES exist..

Remember?
it has a 2liter turbo from a ... opel..... images/smilies/wacko.gif

That's just a concept. It's far from ready for the streets.

osabros · May 15th, 2006, 10:21 PM

is it just me or is this entire season in the theme of "how hard can it be?"-"very!!"

Kebab gud · May 15th, 2006, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Labcoatguy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kebab gud

uhhm .. the Europa S DOES exist..

Remember?
it has a 2liter turbo from a ... opel..... images/smilies/wacko.gif

That's just a concept. It's far from ready for the streets.

uhmm .. it goes on sale this summer...
but i understand why people are a bit confuesd about the Europa.. as its not going on sale in the US and canada..

Quote:

Production of the Lotus Europa S is scheduled to commence in July
2006 at the award winning and world leading Lotus manufacturing facility at
the Lotus Headquarters in Hethel, Norfolk, UK. The Europa S will be sold in
all markets where the Lotus brand is present, except for the USA and Canada.
Final pricing and full specifications will be announced closer to
the on-sale date, but the price is expected to be the region of �33000
(49000 Euros) depending on individual market taxation.

Directly from the Lotus Rress Release

Blythy · May 15th, 2006, 11:39 PM

hmm, the 2 litre turbo from vauxhall is actually pretty good - good for 240 bhp - that power in a lotus tub = rocketship...ish

Viper007Bond · May 15th, 2006, 11:53 PM

Can't wait for the boat bit. images/smilies/lol.gif

Shall we bet on who sinks first?

SL65 · May 15th, 2006, 11:56 PM

If this is like that monkey segment from episode one, it should be a laugh images/smilies/lol.gif

2Billion · May 16th, 2006, 05:40 AM

Is there a theme of "It can't be that hard, can it?" this series?

fbc · May 16th, 2006, 06:52 AM

That amphibious boat thing should be a pisser.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kebab gud

Lotus Exige S ? ..
are you shure its not the Lotus Europa S ?

Exige S is correct - it's a new supercharged version

arsemonky · May 16th, 2006, 09:18 AM

I'd love to see James's sailboat as he tries to gtet it under a low clearance bridge from the preview

watto · May 16th, 2006, 09:36 AM

This is going to be gold. I have my money on Hamster sinking first...

Peter3hg · May 16th, 2006, 01:23 PM

Clarkson's will sink first. He'll be two ambitous and try and make a hydrafoil or something.

BlitzR · May 16th, 2006, 01:39 PM

^In the preview from the first episode, Clarkson looked like he was doing well.

May 15th, 2006, 04:50 PM	#1
Webmonkey Former BBC TG Webmaster Joined: Jan 4th, 2005 Last Online: December 12th, 2008 Posts: 283 Rep Power: 17	[08x03] May 21th, 2006 In this weeks programme Jeremy, James and Richard attempt to answer one of the world's great unanswered questions: is it possible to build a truly amphibious car that works as well on water as it is does on land? They've each come up with their own unique design but will any of them actually work? We drive they're creations to a lake in Staffordshire to find out. Also in the show actor Philip Glenister (Life on Mars) is the star in the reasonably priced car and the Lotus Exige S is power tested by on the track by Jeremy and the Stig. __________________ Former webmaster of the bbc.co.uk/topgear/ site. My old nickname was bbc.co.uk/topgear/ My signatures are not endorsed by the BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/

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Evo7 Not A Dude Joined: Dec 28th, 2005 Last Online: July 25th, 2007 Location: Norwich, UK Age: 18 Posts: 595 Car: Ford Capri Laser 1.6 and a M reg pegeot 205 lol Rep Power: 0	^Yeah, I can't see anything finishing that still dry James is going to have an advantage in that challenge though as his parents are boat enthuasists __________________ My Capri blog : http://evo-capri.blogspot.com LAST UPDATED: 17/08/06 My car restoration: well its.........................ermmmmmmmmmmmmmm...... ...................yeah pretty damn slow, but determined to start again soon(ish)

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Kebab gud Joined: Apr 2nd, 2005 Last Online: June 29th, 2008 Location: somewhere in yupe Posts: 1,511 Rep Power: 0	uhhm .. the Europa S DOES exist.. Remember? it has a 2liter turbo from a ... opel..... __________________ The Kabab Hut: http://the-kebab.blogspot.com/ (working on a better layout)

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Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 03:48 AM Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,088 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	Can't wait for the boat bit. Shall we bet on who sinks first? __________________ 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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SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: 02:49 AM Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 18 Posts: 9,196 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 41	If this is like that monkey segment from episode one, it should be a laugh

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