Fifth Gear - Season 3

First aired: 3/12/2003 10 episodes
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Episodes

1. Ultimate Crash Test

Aired: 3/12/2003

Tiff and Quentin recreate crash tests you don't typically see, using remote control cars at almost 120mph. Quentin also tests out the Rolls-Royce and Vicki tests out the Ford StreetKA.

2. Exploding Cars

Aired: 3/19/2003

Using members of the public and our presenters, we test whether it’s worse to drive drunk or drive tired. Also the highlights from the Geneva Show (Back in 2003) featuring Aston Martin, Lamborghini, the Porsche Carrera GT,the 5-series and X3 BMWs.

3. Roll-Over

Aired: 3/26/2003

We demonstrate how cars explode in the films, we show how they can catch fire then we re-create our own stunt. Tiff road tests the Jaguar XJ and then visit Aston Martin’s Works service Department.

4. Series 3, Episode 4

Aired: 4/2/2003

In this episode of Fifth Gear, we answer the question of who is a better driver – men or women – each going through different tests of parking, manoeuvring and travelling to see which gender is best.

5. Bullet Proof Cars

Aired: 4/14/2003

Tiff looks into how cars are made bullet-proof and how to drive out of a sticky situation. Also road testing the VW Touareg, one of the world's most powerful 4x4's.

6. Road Rage

Aired: 4/30/2003

We frighten the living daylights out of Adrian on this 200mph go kart with a rocket afterburner, and Tiff tests the Zonda Cabrio, Evo 8/ Impreza, Clio V6 all driven on some of the planet’s best roads.

7. World's Greatest Sports Cars

Aired: 5/7/2003

The team showcase the world greatest sports cars, how to drive them professionally and which sports car is the best!

8. Series 3, Episode 8

Aired: 5/14/2003

Are 4x4's as safe as you think? We put that to the test with a high speed crash test. Adrian is in a £250k limo and Tom tests out the BMW 5 Series.

9. Series 3, Episode 9

Aired: 5/21/2003

We see the worst of road rage, test out the BMW 5-Series and Peugeot 206 Gti 180.

10. Series 3, Episode 10

Aired: 5/28/2003

We look into the world of car chases in film! Featuring The Matrix, the BMW series "The Hire" and the ultimate British TV classic The Sweeney!