Ep 2. Series 5, Episode 2
- TV-PG
- October 31, 2004
- 53 min
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7.9 (235)
In Top Gear's Series 5, Episode 2, hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May take on a series of driving challenges that push their skills and their cars to the limit.
The episode kicks off with a thrilling race as the trio takes turns racing a Mitsubishi Evo VIII, a Subaru Impreza WRX STi, and a Lamborghini Murcielago around a track. As they push the cars to their limits, tensions rise and each host tries to outdo the others with daring maneuvers and impressive speeds.
Next, the hosts take a break from racing to test out some more practical cars in a series of challenges. James May tests out the new Volkswagen Golf GTi, showing off its impressive features and taking it for a spin on the track. Meanwhile, Richard Hammond takes on a challenge in which he must navigate a small city car through a series of obstacles. Despite the car's tiny size, Hammond proves that it can handle some serious challenges and comes out on top.
The episode also features a segment in which the hosts take on a rather unusual challenge - driving through a long tunnel, backwards. With limited visibility and the added challenge of driving in reverse, this proves a difficult task even for the experienced drivers of Top Gear.
As always, the hosts bring their trademark humor and pranks to the episode, with plenty of jokes and playful teasing throughout their challenges and segments. In one particularly comedic segment, they attempt to navigate a car through a field of cows, with Clarkson inevitably getting stuck in the mud and leaving his co-hosts in stitches.
Overall, Series 5, Episode 2 of Top Gear delivers plenty of thrilling driving challenges, impressive cars, and laughs along the way. Whether you're a car enthusiast or just looking for a fun and entertaining show, this episode delivers on all fronts.