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Fifth Gear: Volkswagen Concept BlueSport

August 7th, 2009

Fifth Gear: Volkswagen Concept BlueSport

Vicki Butler-Henderson is taking the Volkswagen Concept BlueSport model for a ride. This car is powered by a 2.0L TDI I4, producing 180hp and 260lb-ft of torque. Video after the break. Read more…

Fifth Gear: Tramontana R Edition

July 30th, 2009

Tramontana R Edition

It is a designed to be a combination formula one racing car and a fighter jet. The Spanish Tramontana R Edition is powered by 720bhp 5.5l twin turbo V12 Mercedes engine and constructed from carbon fiber. It is a two-seater but passenger sits behind. Tom Ford of Fifth Gear got his chance to drives it. Video after the break. Read more…

Fifth Gear: BMW Z4 Roadster vs Porsche Boxster S

July 28th, 2009

Fifth Gear: BMW Z4 Roadster vs Porsche Boxster S

Tiff Needell and Jason Plato are taking out BMW Z4 and Porsche Boxster S for the roadster challenge. Video after the break. Read more…

Fifth Gear: Lotus Elise S

July 22nd, 2009

Fifth Gear: Lotus Elise S

Vicki Butler-Henderson is bringing her sister to track and teaches her how to drive the new Lotus Elise S. The Elise S is powered by 1.8 liter engine, producing only 134hp but doesn’t really matter, as it is very light. It’s a 2mins 30secs time attack, did her sister make it? Find out after the break. Read more…

Fifth Gear – Aston Martin V12 Vantage

July 13th, 2009

Aston Martin V12 Vantage

In this Fifth Gear segment, Tiff Needell is taking the Aston Martin V12 Vantage around town. It is powered by an Aston Martin DBRS9-sourced V12 engine, churning out 600hp. Video after the break. Read more…

Fifth Gear: Honda NSX

July 11th, 2009

Honda NSX

Vicki Butler-Henderson of Fifth Gear is taking the discontinued Honda NSX for a road test. This mid-engine RWD supercar is powered by a transversely mounted 3.2L V6 (second generation) that produces 290bhp and 224 lb-ft of torque. Video after the break. Read more…

Fifth Gear: Mini Cooper S Cabriolet vs Mazda MX-5

July 8th, 2009

Fifth Gear

Fifth Gear’s Jason Plato and Tiff Needell take the all-new Mini Cooper S Cabriolet to compete with Mazda’s MX-5 (known as Miata in North America). Check it out after the break. Read more…

Fifth Gear – Fuel Economy Test

June 24th, 2009

Fuel Economy Test

In this episode of Fifth Gear, Jonny Smith is testing out the Smart Car, Volvo C30, and Skoda Superb to find out if they attain the manufacturers claimed fuel economy figures. Video after the break. Read more…

Fifth Gear – Vauxhaull Astra GT vs Ford Escort RS Turbo

June 16th, 2009

Vauxhaull Astra GT vs Ford Escort RS Turbo

Tiff Needell is taking the Vauxhaull Astra GT to compete with the Ford Escort RS Turbo. Both are strong but only one will reach the top. Let’s see who the one is. Video after the break. Read more…

Fifth Gear – Dunlop Loop-the-Loop Stunt

June 15th, 2009

Dunlop Loop-the-Loop Stunt

In this Fifth Gear Stunt Special, stuntman Steve is driving up the 40-feet loop-to-loop. That’s not as easy as the Hot Wheels toy. Video after the jump. Read more…