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Fifth Gear: Volkswagen Concept BlueSport

webmaster — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:09:49 +0000

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.

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Fifth Gear: Tramontana R Edition

webmaster — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:12:11 +0000

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.

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Fifth Gear: BMW Z4 Roadster vs Porsche Boxster S

webmaster — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:08:28 +0000

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

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Fifth Gear: Lotus Elise S

webmaster — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:03:28 +0000

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.

Fifth Gear – Aston Martin V12 Vantage

webmaster — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:39:22 +0000

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.

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Fifth Gear: Honda NSX

webmaster — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:44:25 +0000

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.

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

webmaster — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:54:10 +0000

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.

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Fifth Gear – Fuel Economy Test

webmaster — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:20:28 +0000

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.

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Fifth Gear – Vauxhaull Astra GT vs Ford Escort RS Turbo

webmaster — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:46:16 +0000

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.

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Fifth Gear – Dunlop Loop-the-Loop Stunt

webmaster — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:56:00 +0000

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.

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