Fifth Gear - Season 16

Fifth Gear - Season 16

Season 16

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Episodes8
DatesJun 8, 2009 - Jul 27, 2009
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Episodes

Episode 1
Season 16Episode 160 min

Episode 1

Stuntman Steve Truglia tries to beat a world record by driving round the biggest loop-the-loop ever constructed. Retired Formula One competitor David Coulthard competes against Tiff Needell in an extreme van-driving challenge and Tim Shaw discovers whether buying an old banger results in cheap motoring. Tom Ford examines the Citroen C3 Picasso's suitability for a modern family man and Jonny Smith takes the Audi R8 V10 out on Spanish roads.
Jun 8, 2009
Episode 2
Season 16Episode 260 min

Episode 2

Tiff Needell teams up with former racing driver Stirling Moss to test the Ferrari 599 HGTE and Jonny Smith heads to Spain to discover whether the locals prefer the Audi A5 Cabriolet to the rival BMW 3 Series convertible. Jason Plato helps Olympic rowing gold medallist Matthew Pinsent find a sports car that accommodates his 6ft 5in frame, Tom Ford and Tiff Needell compete in the Ilkley Trial in West Yorkshire, and Tim Shaw investigates the accuracy of the combined economy cycle.
Jun 15, 2009
Episode 3
Season 16Episode 360 min

Episode 3

Tiff Needell and Jason Plato pit the new BMW Z4 against the Porsche Boxster, and Tim Shaw examines the Government's car-scrappage scheme. Comedian Ross Noble receives a day of trial-bike tuition from motorcyclist Dougie Lampkin, the team celebrates the joint birthday of the original Mini and the film The Italian Job, and Tom Ford gets behind the wheel of the Peugeot 308 CC.
Jun 22, 2009
Episode 4
Season 16Episode 460 min

Episode 4

Jason Plato pits the Mini Cooper Cabriolet against the Mazda MX-5, and Tim Shaw tries out the latest concept in car maintenance at a garage where equipment is supplied but the customers do the work themselves. Tom Ford assesses the performance of Toyota's new miniature SUV, the Urban Cruiser, and Jonny Smith is joined by Most Haunted's Derek Acorah for a ride in the Ghostbusters ambulance. Plus, Tiff Needell tests the Aston Marton V12 Vantage.
Jun 29, 2009
Episode 5
Season 16Episode 560 min

Episode 5

Tiff Needell and Jason Plato gain access to a variety of tanks, including a submersible Russian machine and a Chieftain, for a head-to-head battle. Jonny Smith follows the route of Dick Turpin in the new VW Golf GTi, Tom Ford and Radio 1 DJ Judge Jules test the Aston Martin DBS Volante and Tim Shaw investigates the damage that potholes do to cars. Plus, a look at the Evora - the first all-new Lotus for 13 years.
Jul 6, 2009
Episode 6
Season 16Episode 660 min

Episode 6

Tom looks at the idea of the national speed limit being lowered. Jason test drives the Renault Sport Clio 200. Jonny susses out the new Merc E-Class. Tiff finds out if the Caterham Roadsport 175 really works on the road and Jason drives the Lamborghini LP670-4 SV.
Jul 13, 2009
Episode 7
Season 16Episode 760 min

Episode 7

Jason and Tiff race a couple of double decker buses. John Barrowman is given lessons in rally-car driving. Jason test drives the new Audi TT RS. Tom drives the new Seat Exeo. Jonny reviews the Nissan Pixo and Tim tests "ecoRoute", a fuel saving application for Garmin GPS units.
Jul 20, 2009
Episode 8
Season 16Episode 860 min

Episode 8

Jason drives a couple of 1980s Cosworths. Jonny reviews the new Toyota Prius. Tom is offered the chance to ride in a Formula Ford race car but first he must fit the car's engine from a Focus. Tiff and Jonny find the best "Hot Hatchling". Tom drives the newest supercar - the Tramontana R Edition. James Martin is trained to drive a Formula 1 car.
Jul 27, 2009

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