Fifth Gear - Season 27

Season 27
This September, the brand new series of Fifth Gear returns exclusively to Discovery Channel. Join the most knowledgeable car experts on television, Vicki Butler-Henderson, Tiff Needell, Jason Plato and Jonny Smith, as they climb back into the driving seat to present a whirlwind of high octane features. With all the latest supercars, racing and record attempts, as well as exciting automotive news, advice and reviews, this enhanced edition promises to bring more fascinating information and fast-paced thrills than ever before. Each episode will also guest star a different European racing driver, who will push the presenters' motoring skills to the limit, providing a fresh array of challenges and offering viewers a first-hand insight into their world. In the first of eighteen amazing episodes, the team aim to get their names in the Guinness Book of World Records, by beating the record for maximum distance covered in an hour. Later in the series, Jason celebrates the 25th anniversary of the iconic Ferrari F40; and Tiff races the latest coupe from Bentley against Le Mans winning Bentley driver Guy Smith. Plus, what do you get at the world's most expensive car wash? Find out in the exhilarating new season of Fifth Gear.

Episodes

Tire Shredding Saloons
Jason and Tiff test two saloons against each other on the track, the Mercedes AMG C63 S and Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. Guest star Ronnie O'Sullivan tests the DS 7 Crossback.

KIA's Test Facility
The team try out a range of new tests, new races and new motors from around the world. As well as meeting motoring legends, they put top supercars through their paces!

Whose King of the Hot Hatches?
The team try out a range of new tests, new races and new motors from around the world. As well as meeting motoring legends, they put top supercars through their paces!

Episode 4

Episode 5
Jonny Smith and Vicki Butler-Henderson go head to head as they review two 4x4 off-road vehicles. Plus, Vicki looks at some of the best deals to be found on SUVs.

Episode 6
Former F1 driver Karun Chandhok returns to battle Jason Plato on the track in two of the most sought after super cars, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS and the Nissan GT-R Nismo.

Episode 7
Jason and Karun Chandhok test four sports cars to find out which is the ultimate way to get some track day thrills. Vicki Butler-Henderson test drives some second hand hot hatches.

Episode 8
Tiff Needell and Jason take the new Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro out on the track. The team tests Volvo's new V60 estate, to see if it rivals offerings from BMW and Mercedes.
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