S11E4

Bullet Train

Aired 2008-07-13 60 min 8.5/10 our take

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

In a race across Japan, Jeremy Clarkson tries to prove that the technical tour de force that is the Nissan GT-R is faster than Richard Hammond and James May traveling on the ultra-efficient Japanese public transport, including the 200 mph Shinkansen Bullet Train. Jeremy also tests the beautiful new Alpha Romeo 8C on the Top Gear track. UK newsreaders Fiona Bruce and Kate Silverton are the “Stars in a Reasonably Priced Car.”

Our Take

A standout hour — the kind of episode that justifies the whole series. Top Gear at the top of its game.