Fifth Gear’s Vicki Butler-Henderson takes the discontinued Honda NSX out for a road test in this segment. This mid-engine RWD supercar features a transversely mounted 3.2L V6 (second generation) that produces 290bhp and 224 lb-ft of torque. Video after the break.
In this Fifth Gear segment, Tiff Needell “test drives the new Lotus Evora on the track and even manages to squeeze two lycra clad gymnasts on the back seats to prove it’s a 2+2.” Video after the break.
In this convertible showdown, Fifth Gear’s Jason Plato and Tiff Needell pit the all-new Mini Cooper S Cabriolet against Mazda’s MX-5, also known as the Miata in North America. Continue reading to see which vehicle came out on top.
This Fifth Gear segment has Jonny Smith testing a Smart Car, Volvo C30, and Skoda Superb to see if they actually attain the manufacturers claimed fuel economy figures. Continue reading to watch.
In this segment, Fifth Gear puts “Britain’s youngest rally driver, Tom Cave, to the test in a Subaru Impreza STi against Vicki Butler Henderson.” Continue reading to see the not so pretty results.
In this Fifth Gear segment, Tiff Needell’s Ford Focus RS goes up against Jason Plato’s Mitsubishi EVO X at the track in a goal-scoring challenge. Continue reading to see which car came out on top.
In this Fifth Gear segment, Tiff Needell pits the Vauxhaull Astra GT against the Ford Escort RS Turbo. These vehicles were both high-performance sport compacts of yesteryear, but there can only be one winner in this challenge. Continue reading to see the result.
Fifth Gear has kicked off its 16th season with the 522hp Audi R8 V10. According to Audi, this model goes from 0-62mph in only 3.9 seconds (60-124mph in 8.1 seconds) and has a top speed of 196mph. Video after the break.
We’re not entirely sure we agree with the final analysis of the V10’s merits, but we’ll reserve judgment until we get our mitts on one.
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In this Fifth Gear segment, Jason Plato and a moto gp star take to the track in an Aston Martin V8 Vantage. This $110,000 supercar is powered by a 4.7L V8 engine that produces 420bhp, mated to rear mid-mounted 6-speed manual gearbox. Video after the break.
In this exciting Fifth Gear segment, an “Ariel Atom 2 attempts to break the 0-60MPH world record at Silverstone.” The car is powered by a supercharged Honda Civic Type R-sourced K20 engine that generates 300bhp. Is the attempt successful? Continue reading to find out.