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Fifth Gear – Airbag Test

December 13th, 2006


Fifth Gear did some airbags tests in several cars at GM Germany, to make sure they don’t get into accident. It’s really a dangerous test. Watch the video to see what happen…
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Fifth Gear – Honda Civic Type R vs Renault’s Clio 182

December 11th, 2006

Fifth Gear, Tiff Needell put Honda Civic Type R against Renault’s Clio 182. Guess which is faster? Watch the video…
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Fifth Gear – Porsche 911 GT3 vs Gazelle Helicopter

December 4th, 2006

Fifth Gear, Tiff Needell compete Porsche 911 GT3 againt Gazelle Helicopter. Let see which is faster? Video…
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Fifth Gear – Peugeot 20 Cup

December 2nd, 2006

Here’s a Fifth Gear review on Peugeot 20 Cup. This is really cool, it’s a half car and half bike and weighs at just 500 kilos. Watch the video…
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Fifth Gear – Mazda MX-5

December 1st, 2006


Tom Ford of Fifth Gear took a road test on all-new MX5. This Mazda roadster sports a 2L DOHC inline-4 engine that produces 170hp @ 6700rpm and 140 lb-ft torque @ 5000rpm. Video…
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Fifth Gear – Ascari KZ1

November 28th, 2006


Fifth Gear, Tiff Needell took a road test on Ascari KZ1. The Ascari KZ1 has been in development since 2000, it sports an S62 BMW M5 V8 engine that generates 500hp @ 7000rpm and 405.7 ft. lb torque @ 4500rpm, boosting from 0-60 in just 3.9 seconds. Only 50 Ascari KZ1 has been produced, the KZ1 costs a hefty $434,471. Video…
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Ferrari Enzo VS McLaren F1

November 11th, 2006

Fifth Gear: Tiff Needle compares the Ferrari Enzo and McLaren F1. The Enzo is a 12-cylinder Ferrari supercar which is named after the company’s founder, Enzo Ferrari. It was built in the year 2003 with Formula One technology such as a carbon-fiber body, F1-style sequential shift transmission, and carbon-ceramic brake discs. It also used technologies that are not allowed in F1 such as active aerodynamics. After a maximum downforce of 775 kg (1709 lb) is reached at 300 km/h (186 mph), the computer will activate the rear spoiler to maintain the downforce. Video…
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The Litchfield Imports Subaru Impreza Type-25

November 9th, 2006

Fifth gear took Litchfield Imports Subaru Impreza Type-25 for a road test. This Impreza comes with a tuned STi engine w/Cosworth components which generates an incredible 415bhp @ 6500rpm and 420 lb-ft torque @ 3800rpm, boosting the car from 0-60 in just 3.8-seconds.The Standard road version of the Type-25 is based on Japanese A−Line STI. It features Silver STI alloy rims, Black leather and alcantra interior, black Brembo brake calipers, aluminum heater controls, increased sound proofing and a low rear boot spoiler. More info at type-25.com. Video…
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2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STi vs Forrester STi

November 8th, 2006

Fifth Gear put 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STi against Forrester STi. The Impreza comes with a turbocharged 2.5-liter DOHC Boxer engine generates 293 horsepower @ 6,600 rpm and 290 lb peak torque @ 4,400 rpm. Other standard features include a 6-speed manual transmission, Active Valve Control System (AVCS), 120-watt AM/FM premium stereo, and a power glass moonroof. Video…
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Road Test – 2006 Porsche Cayman S

November 7th, 2006

Tiff Needle of Fifth Gear took a road test on 2006 Porsche Cayman S. This 2006 Porsche Cayman S boast a 3.4L flat-6 engine, generates 295hp and 255 lb-ft torque and boosting from 0-60mph in 5.1 seconds. Video…
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