Top Gear Filming New Race - Page 2

Blythy · May 27th, 2007, 04:19 PM

Power estates are awesome, they're like wolves in volvo clothing.

Alasondro Alegré · May 27th, 2007, 08:02 PM

when I click on the link, I get a thumbnail size pic images/smilies/blink.gif

is it supposed to be that small?

Jezztopia · May 27th, 2007, 09:26 PM

Ta for the link! Clarkson..on a runway. Why do I have visions of something out of a Die Hard movie?!! images/smilies/lol.gif

Jezzabelle · May 27th, 2007, 09:34 PM

Rumor has it he's also been dunking cars in swimming pools again too. An Audi in the Lido this time this time I believe.

stiggie · May 28th, 2007, 04:22 AM

This could be a bad sign. Does Clarkson using a runway at Manchester Airport for a drag race mean that they don't have a Top Gear test-track this year?

planeboy · May 28th, 2007, 11:32 AM

Here's a link to a larger image of the news paper scan.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z...k/Top_Gear.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z96/planeboy_uk/Top_Gear.jpg

BlitzR · May 28th, 2007, 11:38 AM

M3 touring?

robybobey · May 28th, 2007, 11:49 AM

Thats awesome! i'll try and get some more info tomorrow morning when my Mum goes into work (as she knows all the firemen on the picture). images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Dsemaj · May 28th, 2007, 12:25 PM

I think it's just a newspaper mistake. I bet it's a M5 touring.

otispunkmeyer · May 28th, 2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dsemaj

I think it's just a newspaper mistake. I bet it's a M5 touring.

having googled M3 touring it does seem like BM might be going the touring route again like they did with the E30. but i have not heard anything about an M3 tourer.

given that they pitted it against an E-class as well also says that it probably wasnt a 3 series because the two cars arent even in the same class...or price range.

im with you here, i think its got to be the new M5 tourer. its in this months TG mag as well.

charley · May 28th, 2007, 09:53 PM

yep, that's got to be the M5. And that's a bit disapointing that the other car is a merc, I would have loved to see an RS4 or RS6 Avant.

robybobey · May 29th, 2007, 12:25 PM

I've just been shown a several pictures from the filming at Manchester Airport, but due to the contract the BBC have with the Airport, i'm not allowed to publish them images/smilies/sad.gif

However, i can confirm the filming will definately be shown in october images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Speedtouch · May 31st, 2007, 10:39 PM

I didn't know you work for the BBC. What part do you work in?

watto · May 31st, 2007, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by charley

yep, that's got to be the M5. And that's a bit disapointing that the other car is a merc, I would have loved to see an RS4 or RS6 Avant.

Why? It's the E63 with the new AMG engine, the perfect companion for the M5 Touring in a drag race!

robybobey · June 1st, 2007, 10:16 AM

I don't work for the BBC. My Mum is quite highly ranked at Manchester Airport, and she got the chance to go and look at the photos at the firestation last friday. She then had the pictures emailed to her, so she could show me images/smilies/smile.gif

charley · June 1st, 2007, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by watto

Why? It's the E63 with the new AMG engine, the perfect companion for the M5 Touring in a drag race!

Yes, I agree, but I would have loved to see a drag race between the M5 and the RS4 (or the RS6) because they are 2 different concepts of high-performances estate cars. The 4WD less powerful RS4 against the heavier rear-wheel-drive M5, that would be hard to say which one is the fastest in a drag race (especially if it's on a 1/4mile).

The E63 is (in my opinion) a luxurious version of the M5, and a bit less interesting as well. Also the V8 of the Merc is not as exclusive as the V10s in the M5 or the RS6, and the V8 of the RS4 is astonishing.

But don't think I'm not glad about the choice of the contenders, it will still be a hell of a drag race images/smilies/wink.gif

watto · June 1st, 2007, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charley

Yes, I agree, but I would have loved to see a drag race between the M5 and the RS4 (or the RS6) because they are 2 different concepts of high-performances estate cars. The 4WD less powerful RS4 against the heavier rear-wheel-drive M5, that would be hard to say which one is the fastest in a drag race (especially if it's on a 1/4mile).

The E63 is (in my opinion) a luxurious version of the M5, and a bit less interesting as well. Also the V8 of the Merc is not as exclusive as the V10s in the M5 or the RS6, and the V8 of the RS4 is astonishing.

But don't think I'm not glad about the choice of the contenders, it will still be a hell of a drag race images/smilies/wink.gif

Your opinion is noted and agreed with. I'm quite curious now, I'd love to see the difference between the M5/E63 and an RS4... in the wet!

Benson · June 1st, 2007, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by otispunkmeyer

i know there was an E30 M3 touring.
i was sure it would of been M5 touring vs RS6 Avant (though im not entirely sure an avant version of the RS6 exists)

No, there wasn't... images/smilies/smile.gif

There has never been an M3 Touring...They always only had the coupé and convertible, and the E36 was also available as a limousine...but there has never been an M3 Touring...there will be one of the E90, though...
And the M5 Touring will will be sold from september on, it's not available yet...as is the RS6 Touring since the RS6 in general hasn't been presented or even been published any real info about it...

And on the picture it's clear to see that it's a 5 series...

Turturelo · June 1st, 2007, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benson

but there has never been an M3 Touring...there will be one of the E90, though...

not so sure about the E91 M3 images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

robybobey · June 2nd, 2007, 11:54 AM

More news guys, i was told yesterday that when TG were filming at Manchester, one of the engines on the rig exploded, not too sure if it will be showed in October.

This is what the rig looks like when lit

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/alan-turnbull/fire-trainer.jpg

I also heard clarkson was up to his usual self, chain smoking and swearing constantly throughout the night images/smilies/biggrin.gif

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robybobey Joined: Nov 27th, 2006 Last Online: January 7th, 2009 Location: Wigan, Lancashire, England Age: 19 Posts: 537 Car: 2006 Renault Clio LFS Status: Rep Power: 32	Thats awesome! i'll try and get some more info tomorrow morning when my Mum goes into work (as she knows all the firemen on the picture).

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robybobey Joined: Nov 27th, 2006 Last Online: January 7th, 2009 Location: Wigan, Lancashire, England Age: 19 Posts: 537 Car: 2006 Renault Clio LFS Status: Rep Power: 32	I've just been shown a several pictures from the filming at Manchester Airport, but due to the contract the BBC have with the Airport, i'm not allowed to publish them However, i can confirm the filming will definately be shown in october

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robybobey Joined: Nov 27th, 2006 Last Online: January 7th, 2009 Location: Wigan, Lancashire, England Age: 19 Posts: 537 Car: 2006 Renault Clio LFS Status: Rep Power: 32	I don't work for the BBC. My Mum is quite highly ranked at Manchester Airport, and she got the chance to go and look at the photos at the firestation last friday. She then had the pictures emailed to her, so she could show me

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robybobey Joined: Nov 27th, 2006 Last Online: January 7th, 2009 Location: Wigan, Lancashire, England Age: 19 Posts: 537 Car: 2006 Renault Clio LFS Status: Rep Power: 32	More news guys, i was told yesterday that when TG were filming at Manchester, one of the engines on the rig exploded, not too sure if it will be showed in October. This is what the rig looks like when lit I also heard clarkson was up to his usual self, chain smoking and swearing constantly throughout the night Last edited by robybobey; June 2nd, 2007 at 11:58 AM..

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