Top Gear series 5

{{Infobox television season | series_number = 5 | bgcolour = #D8BFD8 | image = | image_alt = | caption = | starring = {{Plainlist| *[[Jeremy Clarkson]] *[[Richard Hammond]] *[[James May]] *[[The Stig]] }} | num_episodes = 9 | network = [[BBC Two]] | first_aired = {{Start date|2004|10|24|df=y}} | last_aired = {{end date|2004|12|26|df=y}} | episode_list = List of Top Gear (2002 TV series) episodes }}

Series 5 of ''[[Top Gear (2002 TV series)|Top Gear]]'', a British motoring magazine and [[factual television]] programme, was broadcast in the United Kingdom on [[BBC Two]] during 2004, consisting of nine episodes between 24 October and 26 December;<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.topgearboxtv.com/cars/entertainment/top-gear/episode-guides/series-5/|title=Top Gear Series 5|publisher=topgearboxtv.com|date=24 October 2004}}</ref> a compilation episode, titled "Best of Top Gear", was aired on 2 January 2005, and charted the best moments from Series 4 and 5.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007m380|title=Best of Top Gear Series 4 and Series 5|publisher=bbc.co.uk|date=13 May 2007}}</ref>

{{clear}} == Episodes == {{Main|List of Top Gear (2002 TV series) episodes}} <onlyinclude> {{Episode table |background=#D8BFD8 |overall=5 |series=5 |aux1=24 |aux2=34 |aux3=11 |airdate=11 |viewers=10 |country=UK |aux1T=Reviews |aux2T=Features/challenges |aux3T=Guest(s) |viewersR=<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/weekly-top-30/|title=Weekly Top 30 Programmes|publisher=[[Broadcasters' Audience Research Board]]}}</ref> |episodes= {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 5 | EpisodeNumber = 40 | EpisodeNumber2 = 1 | Aux1 = [[Porsche 997#First phase (2004–2008)|Porsche 911 Carrera S]] | Aux2 = Can an ice cream van jump a bouncy castle? Best Muscle Car on sale ([[Chrysler 300#300C|Chrysler 300C]] • [[Holden Monaro#Vauxhall Monaro|Vauxhall Monaro VX-R]] • [[Jaguar S-Type (1999)|Jaguar S-Type R]]) | Aux3 = [[Bill Bailey]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|10|24|df=y}} | Viewers = 3.35 | ShortSummary = The trio return to [[Pendine Sands]] to see which is more fun to drive - the [[Holden Monaro|Vauxhall Monaro VXR]]; the [[Chrysler 300#2005 300/300C|Chrysler 300C]]; and the [[Jaguar S-Type (1999)|Jaguar S-Type R]]. Meanwhile, Clarkson reviews the [[Porsche 997#First phase (2004–2008)|Porsche 911 Carrera S]] and spot similarities with the old school version, while an ice cream van attempts to jump over four [[bouncy castle]]s. Finally, comedian [[Bill Bailey]] heads out on the test track in the Liana. | LineColor = D8BFD8 }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 5 | EpisodeNumber = 41 | EpisodeNumber2 = 2 | Aux1 = Hatchbacks: ([[Ford Focus (second generation, Europe)|Ford Focus]] • [[Opel Astra#Astra H|Vauxhall Astra]] • [[Volkswagen Golf#Fifth generation (Mk5/A5, Typ 1K; 2003)|Volkswagen Golf]]) • [[Enzo Ferrari (automobile)|Enzo Ferrari]] • Supercars: ([[Jaguar XJ220]] • [[Pagani Zonda#Zonda S 7.3|Pagani Zonda]] • [[Ferrari F40]] • [[McLaren F1]] • [[Porsche Carrera GT]]) | Aux2 = Mountainboarder versus a rally car | Aux3 = [[Geri Halliwell]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|10|31|df=y}} | Viewers = 3.81 | ShortSummary = Clarkson sees how three classic supercars—the [[Jaguar XJ220]], the [[McLaren F1]], and the [[Ferrari F40]]—compare against three modern rivals - the [[Pagani Zonda]], the [[Porsche Carrera GT]], and the [[Enzo Ferrari (car)|Enzo Ferrari]]. Meanwhile, Hammond reviews the [[Ford Focus (International)|Ford Focus]], while a world champion all-terrain skateboarder is pitted against a Group N Mitsubishi rally car and a [[Bowler Wildcat]]. Finally, [[Geri Halliwell]] finds herself as the latest star in the Liana. | LineColor = D8BFD8 }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 5 | EpisodeNumber = 42 | EpisodeNumber2 = 3 | Aux1 = [[Dodge Viper#Second generation (ZB I, 2003–2006)|Dodge Viper SRT-10]] | Aux2 = Drive a [[Land Rover Discovery#Discovery 3 / LR3 (2004–2009)|Land Rover Discovery]] to the top of [[Cnoc an Fhreiceadain]] in Scotland • Find the craziest car in the world • Top Gear survey 2004 results | Aux3 = [[Joanna Lumley]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|11|7|df=y}} | Viewers = 4.41 | ShortSummary = Clarkson attempts a serious challenge for the [[Land Rover Discovery#Discovery 3 / LR3 (2004–2009)|Land Rover Discovery]] by seeing if it can make a tough climb up a mountain in [[Scotland]]. Meanwhile, there is a review of the [[Dodge Viper#Second generation (ZB I, 2003–2006)|Dodge Viper SRT10]], Hammond searches for mad car designs with a specialist company in [[Switzerland]], and the Top Gear 2004 survey results are in. Finally, [[Joanna Lumley]] is the latest star to do a lap in the Liana. | LineColor = D8BFD8 }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 5 | EpisodeNumber = 43 | EpisodeNumber2 = 4 | Aux1 = [[Pagani Zonda#Zonda Roadster|Pagani Zonda S Roadster]] • [[Aston Martin Vanquish#Vanquish S|Aston Martin Vanquish S]] • [[Ferrari 575M Maranello#GTC handling package|Ferrari 575M Maranello GTC]] | Aux2 = 24 hours in a [[Smart Forfour]] • Playing [[conkers]] with caravans. | Aux3 = [[Jimmy Carr]] • [[Steve Coogan]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|11|14|df=y}} | Viewers = 4.44 | ShortSummary = Hammond and May put the [[Smart Forfour]] through a unique challenge, by spending 24 hours living within it without leaving the car. Elsewhere, Clarkson is joined by [[Steve Coogan]] for a review of the [[Aston Martin Vanquish#Vanquish S|Aston Martin Vanquish S]] and the [[Ferrari 575M Maranello#GTC handling package|Ferrari 575M GTC]], the [[Pagani Zonda]] S Roadster is road-tested in [[France]], and Top Gear plays conkers with caravans. Finally, [[Jimmy Carr]] proves how lucky the worst driver in the Liana can be. | LineColor = D8BFD8 }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 5 | EpisodeNumber = 44 | EpisodeNumber2 = 5 | Aux1 = [[Morgan Aero 8|Morgan Aero 8 GTN]] • [[Mercedes-Benz 300SL]] | Aux2 = People carrier racing • Break 10:00 around the [[Nürburgring|Nürburgring Nordschleife]] in a diesel car | Aux3 = [[Christian Slater]] • [[Sabine Schmitz]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|11|21|df=y}} | Viewers = 4.69 | ShortSummary = Clarkson undertakes a daunting task of seeing if he can get a diesel [[Jaguar S-Type (1999)|Jaguar S-Type]] around the [[Nürburgring]] in under ten minutes, with the tutelage of the circuit's expert [[Sabine Schmitz]]. Meanwhile, the [[Morgan Aero 8|Morgan Aero 8 GTN]] is tested out on the Test Track, and Hammond decides to start a new race series for [[minivan|people carrier]]s. Finally, actor [[Christian Slater]] talks about police chases and [[Hybrid electric vehicle|Hybrid]] cars before taking the Liana for a lap. | LineColor = D8BFD8 }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 5 | EpisodeNumber = 45 | EpisodeNumber2 = 6 | Aux1 = [[Volkswagen Golf Mk5#Mk5 GTI|Volkswagen Golf V GTI]] | Aux2 = How much Porsche can you get for £1,500? ([[Porsche 928|Porsche 928 S]] • [[Porsche 944]] • [[Porsche 924]]) • Blind man doing a [[Top gear test track#Power Laps|power lap]] | Aux3 = [[Cliff Richard]] • [[Billy Baxter (motorcyclist)|Billy Baxter]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|12|5|df=y}} | Viewers = 4.87 | ShortSummary = The presenters each buy a Porsche for £1500—a van-engined [[Porsche 924|924]]; a 2.5-litre 4-cylinder [[Porsche 944|944]]; and a [[Porsche 928|928 S]]—where they put them through a series of tasks to determine who got the best deal, including selling the cars after being used. Meanwhile, Clarkson reviews the [[Volkswagen Golf#Performance models|Volkswagen Golf V GTI]], while the Liana sports two drivers doing a lap—singer [[Cliff Richard]], and blind land speed record holder [[Billy Baxter (motorcyclist)|Billy Baxter]]. | LineColor = D8BFD8 }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 5 | EpisodeNumber = 46 | EpisodeNumber2 = 7 | Aux1 = [[Toyota Prius#Second generation (XW20; 2003)|Toyota Prius]] • [[Ford Mustang (fifth generation)#2005–2009|Ford Mustang]] • [[Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution#Evolution VIII|Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ400]] | Aux2 = A four-door [[Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution|Evo]] goes head-to-head with a [[Lamborghini]]. Top Gear Awards 2004 | Aux3 = [[Roger Daltrey]] • [[James Kaye]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|12|12|df=y}} | Viewers = 3.39 | ShortSummary = Clarkson reviews the [[Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution#Evolution VIII|Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ400]], pitting it against a [[Lamborghini Murciélago]] driving by a British touring race driver. Meanwhile, Hammond goes on a road trip with the [[Ford Mustang]], there's a comparison contest between the [[Porsche Boxster]] and the [[Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class|Mercedes-Benz SLK 350]], and the presenters announce Top Gears awards for 2004. Finally, [[The Who]]'s lead singer, [[Roger Daltrey]], tries to drive fast in the Liana. | LineColor = D8BFD8 }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 5 | EpisodeNumber = 47 | EpisodeNumber2 = 8 | Aux1 = [[Ferrari 612 Scaglietti]] | Aux2 = [[Top Gear races#s5e8|Epic race]]: [[Ferrari 612 Scaglietti]] vs Jet Plane to [[Verbier]] • Showroom cars vs old race cars • Mitsubishi Evo vs [[bobsleigh]] • The Stig attempts a sub-1:00 [[Top gear test track#Power Laps|power lap]] of the test track in a [[Renault R24|Renault F1 car]] | Aux3 = [[Eddie Izzard]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|12|19|df=y}} | Viewers = 5.06 | ShortSummary = Clarkson races to reach a hotel in [[Verbier]] in a [[Ferrari 612 Scaglietti]], before Hammond and May can do so with an airline flight and Swiss trains. Meanwhile, classic racers go up against showroom cars, and there's a race between a professional bobsleigh team and a [[Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution]]. Finally, Renault's [[Renault R24|Formula 1]] car attempts to get round the Test Track in under a minute, while comedian [[Eddie Izzard]] is the latest star in the Liana. ''Note:'' The car vs bobsleigh race was subsequently re-shown as part of the [[Top Gear Winter Olympics]] special shown in 2006. | LineColor = D8BFD8 }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 5 | EpisodeNumber = 48 | EpisodeNumber2 = 9 | Aux1 = [[Ariel Atom]] • [[BMW 1 Series#E81, E82, E87, E88|BMW 1 Series]] • [[Mercedes-Benz G-Class|Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG]] | Aux2 = Find a 'pearl' among a collection of cars from the Pacific Rim | Aux3 = [[Trinny Woodall]] • [[Susannah Constantine]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|12|26|df=y}} | Viewers = 3.30 | ShortSummary = Clarkson and Hammond take on reviews of the [[Ariel Atom]] and [[Mercedes-Benz G-Class|Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG]] respectively, while seeing which is the best hot hatchback of the 21st century—the [[Ford Fiesta|Ford Fiesta ST150]] or the [[Citroen C2|Citroen C2 VTS]]. Elsewhere, May tests out the [[BMW 1-series]], while there's a comparison of cars from [[Malaysia]] and [[South Korea]]. Finally, [[Trinny Woodall|Trinny]] and [[Susannah Constantine|Susannah]] find out who is the fastest in the Liana. | LineColor = D8BFD8 }} }}</onlyinclude>

===Best-of episodes=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="width:100%;" |- ! scope="col" style="background:#D8BFD8;" | Total ! scope="col" style="background:#D8BFD8;" | No. ! scope="col" style="background:#D8BFD8;" | Title ! scope="col" style="background:#D8BFD8;" | Feature ! scope="col" style="background:#D8BFD8;" | Original air date {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 5 | EpisodeNumber = S4 | EpisodeNumber2 = CE | RTitle = The Best of Top Gear: 2004 #2 | Aux1 = Best Moments from Series 4–5 | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2005|1|2|df=y}} | ShortSummary = A look back at the best moments from Series 4 and 5, including [[Sir Ranulph Fiennes]] and [[Joanna Lumley]]'s laps, Hammond and May's minicab challenge, and the presenters' visit to the Pendine Sands with the [[Holden Monaro|Vauxhall Monaro]], [[Chrysler 300#2005 300/300C|Chrysler 300C]], and [[Jaguar S-Type (1999)|Jaguar S-Type R]]. | LineColor = D8BFD8 }} |}

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