S5E5

Jaguar S-Type Diesel Lapping the Nürburgring

Aired 2004-11-21 60 min 8.3/10 our take

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

Richard drives the Morgan Aero 8 GTN, and invents a new sport: racing people carriers. James celebrates 50 years of the Mercedes SL Gullwing. Jeremy tests the diesel engine in the Jaguar S-Type by driving it as fast as he can around Germany’s notorious Nürburgring.

Our Take

Very good — not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Top Gear works.