Where is airing: Quest
How many episodes in 8 season: 11 episodes
Vicki Butler-Henderson takes on a passing-defying challenge to get into the record books. Her goal is to drive in a straight line at 150mph - while wearing a blindfold. Tiff Needell takes the Ferrari F430 Spider for a spin at the Snetterton circuit, while Jon Bentley compares petrol brands to discover if premium fuels are worth the extra expense.
Tiff Needell test-drives the M6, BMW's new flagship car, which boasts a V10 engine capable of speeds in excess of 200mph. Vicki Butler-Henderson travels to Portugal to take the Mazda MX5 for a spin. Jon Bentley talks to road traffic accident investigators about the tricks of the trade, and stages a crash for them to solve.
Jason Plato takes the Ford Focus ST for a spin, and compares its performance to other `hot hatches' - including 2004's Fifth Gear Car of the Year the Volkswagen Golf GTi. Tiff Needell considers Monaco's Grand Prix street circuit, and maps out a route through London for a British equivalent. Jon Bentley enlists the aid of stuntman Steve Truglia in crashing through a roadblock.
Tiff Needell takes the Porsche Cayman for a spin on the A537, which has gained a reputation for being the most dangerous road in Britain. Tom Ford puts the fastest diesel cars to the test to see how they compare with equivalent petrol-powered vehicles, and Jon Bentley reports on the latest form of car crime - number plate theft.
The series concludes with the annual Fifth Gear awards. The team reveal their favourite vehicle in a wide range of categories, before announcing their selection for Car of the Year. Plus, Jason Plato test-drives the Lamborghini Gallardo SE, which boasts a 520bhp engine capable of speeds of up to 190mph.
A chance to see some of the most popular and spectacular reports of the last series. Highlights include Jason Plato trading places with a Navy pilot and getting the opportunity to fly a Harrier jump jet, along with Tiff Needell taking a Williams Formula One car out for a test-drive. There's also the team's examination of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage - rumoured to be used in the next James Bond film.
