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1997 • 16 Episodes

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Episode 1

S38 E01 • Thursday, Sep 4, 1997 • Sep 4

The motoring series returns for a 17-week run with Jeremy Clarkson test-driving Ford’s new Puma — a tiny coupe based on the Fiesta-through the Yorkshire Dales. Quentin Willson travels to Long Beach, California, to try out the latest Chevrolet Corvette. Now with right-hand drive, is it ready to be taken seriously in Britain?

Episode 2

S38 E02 • Thursday, Sep 11, 1997 • Sep 11

Tiff Needell plays rough on tonight’s edition of the motoring magazine with the tough guy’s off-roader. The armour-plated Hummer was developed for the US Army, costs £70,000, and, with celebrity owners such as film star Bruce Willis, claims to be the ultimate 4x4. Jeremy Clarkson tests the new Toyota Corolla. Will it convince him that one of the most reliable cars in the world isn’t also one of the dullest?

Episode 3

S38 E03 • Thursday, Sep 18, 1997 • Sep 18

In tonight’s edition of the motoring magazine, Jeremy Clarkson compares the new midsize coupe from Mercedes, the CLK, with Peugeot’s new 406. The programme also reports from the Frankfurt Show, featuring the debut of the new Porsche 911 and the launch of the Freelander from Land Rover.

Episode 4

S38 E04 • Thursday, Sep 25, 1997 • Sep 25

Jaguar are 75 years old but show no sign of slowing down. Jeremy Clarkson drives the fastest version of the new V8 XJ series, the new XJR, and races it against some full-blooded sports cars in the shape of the Aston Martin Vantage, the Mercedes SLK and the Porsche Boxster.

Episode 5

S38 E05 • Thursday, Oct 2, 1997 • Oct 2

For those who cannot wait six months for the brand new BMW 5 Series or who feel that buying a German car is just following the executive herd, the Saab 9-5 could be just the answer. The 9-5 replaces the ageing 9000, a model that failed to make a big impact against tough German opposition. Jeremy Clarkson goes for a test drive to see if this new Saab has got what it takes.

Episode 6

S38 E06 • Thursday, Oct 9, 1997 • Oct 9

Jeremy Clarkson takes delivery of the Range Rover Autobiography, the latest gadget-laden luxury off-roader from Land Rover. While he decides on the colour scheme and tries out its satellite navigation system, Michelle Newman investigates the latest four-wheel-drive models from Honda. Toyota and Subaru.

Episode 7

S38 E07 • Thursday, Oct 16, 1997 • Oct 16

Jeremy Clarkson and Quentin Willson are at Earls Court for this year’s London Motor Show. They look at the new Porsche 911, Land Rover’s Freelander, the new Vauxhall Astra and the latest version of the Volkswagen Golf.

Episode 8

S38 E08 • Thursday, Oct 23, 1997 • Oct 23

Since its first appearance in the sixties, the Porsche 911 has become a design classic and a motoring legend. Now aged 34, it has had a major makeover. Tiff Needell test drives the new 911 for the nineties.

Episode 9

S38 E09 • Thursday, Oct 30, 1997 • Oct 30

The A Class is Mercedes’s first entry into the crowded small car market. Flouting conventional ideas of small-car design by enlarging the cabin space, it looks to set new standards for the supermini. Jeremy Clarkson tests what could be the most important car for a generation.

Episode 10

S38 E10 • Thursday, Nov 6, 1997 • Nov 6

Steve Berry visits the International Bike Show in Birmingham, where he looks at the latest models including BMW’s new cruiser, the R1200C. Meanwhile Michele Newman tests the Xsara, the new family hatchback from Citroën.

Episode 11

S38 E11 • Thursday, Nov 13, 1997 • Nov 13

Land Rover hope to overturn their rural image with the launch of the long-awaited new utility vehicle — the Freelander. It has sporty looks and claims not to have lost any of Land Rover’s rustic ruggedness. But can it cope with the likes of Toyota’s Rav4 in this very competitive market? Jeremy Clarkson reports.

Episode 12

S38 E12 • Thursday, Nov 20, 1997 • Nov 20

Quentin Willson looks at a BMW 7 Series that has been round the clock twice, and argues that buying high-mileage cars can represent value for money. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of their RAC Rally victory, Tony Mason and Roger Clark are reunited with their newly restored Ford Escort for a final thrash through the forest.

Episode 13

S38 E13 • Thursday, Nov 27, 1997 • Nov 27

The Lotus 49 changed the face of motor racing. Driven by Jim Clark and powered by the V8 engine, it gave Ford their first Grand Prix victory, back in 1967. Thirty years on, Tiff Needell revs up the famous Cosworth. Meanwhile, Andy Wilman discovers Cold War cars from eastern Europe, such as the Wartburg and the Moskvitch, that are still up and running thanks to dedicated British enthusiasts.

Episode 14

S38 E14 • Thursday, Dec 4, 1997 • Dec 4

When the stock market trembles, the effects on the classic-car market are never very far behind. With auction prices falling, there are bargains to be snapped up. Quentin Willson looks at highly desirable models available at knockdown prices.

Episode 15

S38 E15 • Thursday, Dec 11, 1997 • Dec 11

With two new models on the British market, Lexus is trying to change the ways of top people who prefer a more prestigious badge. Quentin Willson tests Japanese claims to a place in the executive car park.

Episode 16

S38 E16 • Thursday, Dec 18, 1997 • Dec 18

Jeremy Clarkson, Tiff Needell and Quentin Willson select their favourite cars of 1997. Among the contenders for top car are the Porsche 911, the new Corvette, the Ford Puma and the Land Rover Freelander.

Top Gear

Season 38

1997 • 16 Episodes

Activity from Friends

Episode 1

S38 E01 • Thursday, Sep 4, 1997 • Sep 4

Episode 2

S38 E02 • Thursday, Sep 11, 1997 • Sep 11

Episode 3

S38 E03 • Thursday, Sep 18, 1997 • Sep 18

Episode 4

S38 E04 • Thursday, Sep 25, 1997 • Sep 25

Episode 5

S38 E05 • Thursday, Oct 2, 1997 • Oct 2

Episode 6

S38 E06 • Thursday, Oct 9, 1997 • Oct 9

Episode 7

S38 E07 • Thursday, Oct 16, 1997 • Oct 16

Episode 8

S38 E08 • Thursday, Oct 23, 1997 • Oct 23

Episode 9

S38 E09 • Thursday, Oct 30, 1997 • Oct 30

Episode 10

S38 E10 • Thursday, Nov 6, 1997 • Nov 6

Episode 11

S38 E11 • Thursday, Nov 13, 1997 • Nov 13

Episode 12

S38 E12 • Thursday, Nov 20, 1997 • Nov 20

Episode 13

S38 E13 • Thursday, Nov 27, 1997 • Nov 27

Episode 14

S38 E14 • Thursday, Dec 4, 1997 • Dec 4

Episode 15

S38 E15 • Thursday, Dec 11, 1997 • Dec 11

Episode 16

S38 E16 • Thursday, Dec 18, 1997 • Dec 18

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Season 38

1997 • 16 Episodes

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Episode 1

S38 E01 • Thursday, Sep 4, 1997 • Sep 4

Episode 2

S38 E02 • Thursday, Sep 11, 1997 • Sep 11

Episode 3

S38 E03 • Thursday, Sep 18, 1997 • Sep 18

Episode 4

S38 E04 • Thursday, Sep 25, 1997 • Sep 25

Episode 5

S38 E05 • Thursday, Oct 2, 1997 • Oct 2

Episode 6

S38 E06 • Thursday, Oct 9, 1997 • Oct 9

Episode 7

S38 E07 • Thursday, Oct 16, 1997 • Oct 16

Episode 8

S38 E08 • Thursday, Oct 23, 1997 • Oct 23

Episode 9

S38 E09 • Thursday, Oct 30, 1997 • Oct 30

Episode 10

S38 E10 • Thursday, Nov 6, 1997 • Nov 6

Episode 11

S38 E11 • Thursday, Nov 13, 1997 • Nov 13

Episode 12

S38 E12 • Thursday, Nov 20, 1997 • Nov 20

Episode 13

S38 E13 • Thursday, Nov 27, 1997 • Nov 27

Episode 14

S38 E14 • Thursday, Dec 4, 1997 • Dec 4

Episode 15

S38 E15 • Thursday, Dec 11, 1997 • Dec 11

Episode 16

S38 E16 • Thursday, Dec 18, 1997 • Dec 18

Top Gear

Season 38

1997 • 16 Episodes

Activity from Friends

Episode 1

S38 E01 • Thursday, Sep 4, 1997 • Sep 4

Episode 2

S38 E02 • Thursday, Sep 11, 1997 • Sep 11

Episode 3

S38 E03 • Thursday, Sep 18, 1997 • Sep 18

Episode 4

S38 E04 • Thursday, Sep 25, 1997 • Sep 25

Episode 5

S38 E05 • Thursday, Oct 2, 1997 • Oct 2

Episode 6

S38 E06 • Thursday, Oct 9, 1997 • Oct 9

Episode 7

S38 E07 • Thursday, Oct 16, 1997 • Oct 16

Episode 8

S38 E08 • Thursday, Oct 23, 1997 • Oct 23

Episode 9

S38 E09 • Thursday, Oct 30, 1997 • Oct 30

Episode 10

S38 E10 • Thursday, Nov 6, 1997 • Nov 6

Episode 11

S38 E11 • Thursday, Nov 13, 1997 • Nov 13

Episode 12

S38 E12 • Thursday, Nov 20, 1997 • Nov 20

Episode 13

S38 E13 • Thursday, Nov 27, 1997 • Nov 27

Episode 14

S38 E14 • Thursday, Dec 4, 1997 • Dec 4

Episode 15

S38 E15 • Thursday, Dec 11, 1997 • Dec 11

Episode 16

S38 E16 • Thursday, Dec 18, 1997 • Dec 18