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S4·E8 Episode 8

Core Aired July 18, 2004
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Synopsis

REVIEWS: Ford GT • Toyota Prius • Maserati Quattroporte

CHALLENGE: Diesel versus Petrol hot hatch race • Blowing over cars using Boeing 747 jetblast

James drives the Maserati Quattroporte in Sicily, whilst Jeremy empties the fuel tank of the new Ford GT40 on the track... in Woking. Richard marks the passing of the only decent engine Rover ever built - the Rover V8, with a race at Snetterton in a V8-powered Rover SD1.A Skoda Fabia VRS with a diesel engine, races a petrol-powered Mini Cooper S around the track; there's a exclusive look at the new Mercedes CLS and a Boeing 747 is used to see how far its engines can blow a Mondeo and a Citroën 2CV. Science in action...Martin Clunes is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 4 Episode 8 of Top Gear air?

Season 4, Episode 8 ('Episode 8') originally aired on July 18, 2004.

How long is Season 4 Episode 8 ('Episode 8')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Top Gear.

What happens in Top Gear Season 4 Episode 8?

REVIEWS: Ford GT • Toyota Prius • Maserati Quattroporte CHALLENGE: Diesel versus Petrol hot hatch race • Blowing over cars using Boeing 747 jetblast James drives the Maserati Quattroporte in Sicily, whilst Jeremy empties the fuel tank of the new Ford GT40 on the track... in Woking. Richard marks t...

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