Top Gear America

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  • TV-14
  • 2017
  • 2 Seasons
  • 3.2  (559)

Top Gear America is a US motoring show that first aired in 2017 on BBC America. The show features three presenters - Hollywood actor William Fichtner, NHRA Top Fuel drag racer Antron Brown, and automotive journalist Tom Ford. The show follows a similar format to the UK version of Top Gear, with each episode focusing on a series of challenges and tests. The challenges range from full-speed tests of some of the fastest cars on the market to skill-based challenges, such as car soccer or truck hauling.

What sets Top Gear America apart from the UK version of the show is its focus on American car culture. The challenges and tests often take place in iconic American locations, from the beautiful mountains of Utah to the sand dunes of California.

William Fichtner, Antron Brown, and Tom Ford bring unique perspectives and experiences to the show. William Fichtner is a natural car enthusiast who brings his Hollywood charisma to the series. He's a knowledgeable and engaging presenter who always seems to be having a great time. Antron Brown brings his racing knowledge and skills to the show. He's a three-time NHRA Top Fuel champ, and his love of speed is infectious. Tom Ford is a British journalist who has written for publications like Top Gear and Evo Magazine. He brings a journalist's perspective to the show and is particularly good at breaking down technical details for viewers.

One of the standout episodes of the first season of Top Gear America is the episode where the presenters take three American muscle cars on a 2,000 mile road trip from Colorado to California. The cars they use are three iconic American muscle cars - a Shelby GT350 Mustang, a Dodge Challenger Hellcat, and a Camaro SS. The journey takes them through some of the most picturesque landscapes in America, and the trio have a great time putting the cars through their paces.

Another memorable episode of the first season saw the presenters take on an epic drag race challenge. Each of the presenters chose a car, and they lined up for a series of races on an abandoned airstrip. The cars they chose were three very different machines - a Lamborghini Huracan, a Porsche 911 GT3 RS, and a Dodge Challenger Hellcat. The race was full of surprises, and the presenters had a great time competing against each other.

Top Gear America also features celebrity guests each episode. The celebs compete in a challenge and then sit down for an interview with the presenters. The first season saw guests like musician Kid Rock and comedian Bill Goldberg join the presenters for a challenge.

One of the unique features of Top Gear America is the presence of Antron Brown. Antron brings a lot of racing knowledge and experience to the show, and he's very comfortable behind the wheel. The episodes where he takes the presenters out to the drag strip or puts a car through its paces on a race track are some of the most exciting moments of the show.

Overall, Top Gear America is a very enjoyable show that offers a uniquely American perspective on the world of motoring. The presenters have great chemistry, and the challenges and tests are entertaining and often thrilling. Fans of the UK version of Top Gear will find a lot to enjoy in this American take on the format.

Top Gear America is a series that ran for 2 seasons (21 episodes) between July 30, 2017 and on BBC America

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Minivans
10. Minivans
August 26, 2022
In the season finale, Dax, Rob and Jethro want you to stop hating the miniature van and learn to love it like they do! They drag it. They rally it. They take it on the oval, and manage to invent a new sport!
Ballers On A Budget
9. Ballers On A Budget
August 19, 2022
Just because money's tight, doesn't mean you have to compromise with your car. Dax, Rob and Jethro head to Las Vegas to show you how to get a lot for a little, until things heat up in Death Valley. Then, Rob cheats Jethro in a Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Military Heritage
8. Military Heritage
August 12, 2022
The hosts are in car salesman mode for a unique buyer: the United States military. They pick three vehicles with a long history of military service, ready to re-enlist. Jethro figures out the best way to not be seen in the Mini Cooper JCW GP.
TGA Saves Jaguar
7. TGA Saves Jaguar
August 5, 2022
Dax, Rob, and Jethro build three prototype Jaguars that are destined to appeal to the American buyer. Jethro returns to his homeland to see if 30 years is enough time to reach hypercar nirvana with an Aston Martin Valkyrie.
German Wagons
6. German Wagons
July 29, 2022
The hosts head to Germany in a Mercedes AMG E63, a Porsche Panamera Turbo S and an Audi RS6 Avant to try to rekindle America's love for the station wagon. Deep in the backcountry of Montana, Dax puts a McLaren 765LT to the test.
$500 Junkers
5. $500 Junkers
July 22, 2022
For the price of a single lease payment, an entire car can be yours! Dax, Rob and Jethro pull cars off the scrapheap to see if it's worth buying a new junker each month. Dax tries to get a passing grade when he goes to drift school in a BMW M4.
Best Truck Ever
4. Best Truck Ever
July 15, 2022
Dax heads to the snowy backcountry of Utah in a Dodge Ram TRX to see just how high a dinosaur can fly, until Rob and Jethro get in his way. Meanwhile, Rob reviews the latest offering from Aston Martin, and it isn't a two-seater.
Ghost Cars
3. Ghost Cars
July 8, 2022
Dax, Rob, and Jethro find three all-purpose vehicles that are long gone from showrooms but are ripe for rediscovery. Jethro visits Laguna Seca to see if the minds at Acura who created the NSX can make the same magic with a family sedan.
Electric Executives
2. Electric Executives
July 1, 2022
Are you an environmentally conscious CEO in the market for a new car? Dax, Rob and Jethro race across Seattle to close a critical deal with a mysterious CEO. Meanwhile, Dax celebrates his birthday with the Porsche 911 Turbo S.
Supercars In Montana
1. Supercars In Montana
July 1, 2022
In the season premiere, Dax, Rob and Jethro call on the spirit of Evel Knievel to determine if 200 mph is a reasonable and prudent speed limit for a Bugatti, a Lamborghini, and a Ford GT. Rob dispels an urban myth about his first car, a Ford Pinto.
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Where to Watch Top Gear America
Top Gear America is available for streaming on the BBC America website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Top Gear America on demand at Max, Discovery+, Amazon Prime, Amazon, Hulu, Vudu, Google Play and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    July 30, 2017
  • IMDB Rating
    3.2  (559)