Top Gear series 6

{{Use British English|date=December 2011}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2020}} {{Infobox television season | series_number = 6 | bgcolour = #B5CB7F | image = | image_alt = | caption = | starring = {{Plainlist| *[[Jeremy Clarkson]] *[[Richard Hammond]] *[[James May]] *[[The Stig]] }} | num_episodes = 11 | network = [[BBC Two]] | first_aired = {{Start date|2005|05|22|df=y}} | last_aired = {{end date|2005|08|07|df=y}} | episode_list = List of Top Gear (2002 TV series) episodes }}

Series 6 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 2005, consisting of eleven episodes between 22 May and 7 August.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.topgearbox.com/cars/entertainment/top-gear/episode-guides/series-6/|title=Top Gear Series 6|publisher=topgearbox.com|date=20 May 2005}}</ref> This featured a survey regarding the "Greatest Driving Song of All Time" during the latter half of the series,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2005/06_june/27/gear.shtml|title=Top Gear Greatest Driving Songs|publisher=bbc.co.uk|date=27 June 2005}}</ref> with other highlights including a recreation the programme's theme tune with different car engines, and the presenters having their mothers evaluate three different cars.

{{-}} == Episodes == {{Main|List of Top Gear (2002 TV series) episodes}} <onlyinclude> {{Episode table |background=#B5CB7F |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=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/weekly-top-10?|title=Weekly Top 10 Programmes|publisher=[[Broadcasters' Audience Research Board]]}}</ref> |episodes= {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 6 | EpisodeNumber = 49 | EpisodeNumber2 = 1 | Aux1 = [[Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (W219)|Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG]] • [[Honda Element]] • [[Toyota Aygo]] • [[Range Rover Sport]] | Aux2 = [[Toyota Aygo]] Football • [[Range Rover Sport]] vs [[Challenger 2|Challenger 2 Tank]] | Aux3 = [[James Nesbitt]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2005|5|22|df=y}} | Viewers = 4.51 | ShortSummary = Clarkson puts the [[Land Rover Range Rover Sport|Range Rover Sport]] through its paces, including a test to see if it can avoid being locked on by the main cannon of a [[Challenger 2]] tank. Meanwhile, the [[Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (W219)|Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG]] and [[Honda Element]] are reviewed, and Hammond and May compete against each other in a game of "car [[football (soccer)|football]]" with a group of [[Toyota Aygo]]s. Finally, James Nesbitt sees what time he can make in the reasonably priced car. | LineColor = B5CB7F }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 6 | EpisodeNumber = 50 | EpisodeNumber2 = 2 | Aux1 = [[Maserati MC12]] | Aux2 = Two-door coupé for less than £1,500 that isn't a Porsche ([[Mitsubishi Starion]] • [[BMW 6 Series (E24)|BMW 635CSi]] • [[Jaguar XJS#1980s|Jaguar XJ-S]]) | Aux3 = [[Jack Dee]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2005|5|29|df=y}} | Viewers = 3.67 | ShortSummary = Following the [[Porsche]] cheap car challenge, the presenters each buy a two-door coupé for less than £1,500 that isn't a Porsche—a [[Jaguar XJ-S]], a [[BMW 6-Series|BMW 635CSi]], and a [[Mitsubishi Starion]]—and then put then through a series of tests, including a race on a grass circuit. Elsewhere, Clarkson reviews the speedy [[Maserati MC12]], and comedian [[Jack Dee]] attempts to be fast in the Liana. | LineColor = B5CB7F }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 6 | EpisodeNumber = 51 | EpisodeNumber2 = 3 | Aux1 = [[Aston Martin DB9#DB9 Volante|Aston Martin DB9 Volante]] • [[Maserati Bora]] • [[Wiesmann#MF 3|Wiesmann MF 3]] • [[TVR Tuscan Speed 6|TVR Tuscan]] | Aux2 = Clarkson opens a public pool with a Rolls-Royce | Aux3 = [[Christopher Eccleston]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2005|6|12|df=y}} | Viewers = 3.96 | ShortSummary = Clarkson decides to fix up a classic [[Rolls-Royce Motors|Rolls-Royce]], in time for his guest appearance at the opening of a new [[lido (swimming pool)|lido]]. Meanwhile, May drives a 1970s [[Maserati Bora]], the [[Wiesmann]] MF3 and the [[TVR Tuscan Speed 6|TVR Tuscan]] are tested out on the Test Track, Top Gear gets a look at the [[Batmobile]] from ''[[Batman Begins]]'', and Hammond gives his opinion on the [[Aston Martin DB9]] Volante. Finally, actor Christopher Eccleston trades his TARDIS for a go in the Liana. | LineColor = B5CB7F }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 6 | EpisodeNumber = 52 | EpisodeNumber2 = 4 | Aux1 = [[Cadillac CTS-V#First generation (2004–2007)|Cadillac CTS-V]] • [[BMW 3 Series (E90)|BMW 320d]] | Aux2 = Presenters' mums help evaluate cars: ([[Peugeot 1007]] • [[Renault Modus]] • [[Honda Fit#First generation (GD/GE; 2001)|Honda Jazz]]) • Can a stretch limo jump over the wedding party? | Aux3 = [[Omid Djalili]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2005|6|19|df=y}} | Viewers = 3.45 | ShortSummary = The presenters decide to have their mothers test out and give their opinion on three new hatchbacks—the [[Renault Modus]], the [[Honda Fit|Honda Jazz]] and the [[Peugeot 1007]]. Meanwhile, Clarkson reviews the [[Cadillac CTS-V]], Hammond tests out the new [[BMW 3 Series]] on the [[M4 corridor]], and a limo attempts to jump over a "wedding party". Finally, British-Iranian comedian Omid Djalili sees if he can get round fast in the Liana. | LineColor = B5CB7F }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 6 | EpisodeNumber = 53 | EpisodeNumber2 = 5 | Aux1 = [[Aston Martin DB5]] • [[Jaguar E-Type#Series 1 (1961–68)|Jaguar E-Type]] • [[Nissan Murano#First generation (Z50; 2002)|Nissan Murano]] • [[Maserati Coupé#GranSport|Maserati GranSport]] • [[Porsche Boxster#987|Porsche Boxster S]] • [[Mercedes-Benz R171#AMG models|Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG]] | Aux2 = Soldiers shoot at Clarkson while he drives the [[Porsche Boxster#987|Boxster S]] and the [[Mercedes-Benz R171#AMG models|SLK 55 AMG]] to see which one is best avoiding bullets • Hammond sees if he can beat a time set by Maserati's Chief Test Driver in the [[Maserati Coupé#GranSport|GranSport]] | Aux3 = [[Damon Hill]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2005|6|26|df=y}} | Viewers = 3.66 | ShortSummary = Clarkson sees if the [[Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class|Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG]] and [[Porsche Boxster#987|Porsche Boxster S]] can avoid being shot at by [[snipers]] from the [[Irish Guards]]. Elsewhere, the [[Aston Martin DB5]] and a modernised [[Jaguar E-type]] are reviewed, Hammond attempts a time trial with a [[Maserati Coupé]], May reviews a [[Nissan Murano]], and Top Gear launches a hunt for "Greatest Driving Song of All Time". Finally, [[F1]] driver [[Damon Hill]] takes the Liana around the test track. | LineColor = B5CB7F }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 6 | EpisodeNumber = 54 | EpisodeNumber2 = 6 | Aux1 = [[Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren]] | Aux2 = Epic race to Oslo: [[Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren]] vs. a boat • [[Aston Martin DBR9]] lap time | Aux3 = [[David Dimbleby]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2005|7|3|df=y}} | Viewers = 4.55 | ShortSummary = The car is up against a boat, as Clarkson engages another race by seeking to reach [[Oslo]] from the UK with a [[Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren]] through seven countries, while Hammond and May attempt to beat him via a long-distance ferry and a speedboat. Meanwhile, the [[Aston Martin DBR9]] receives a review, while broadcaster [[David Dimbleby]] is asked the questions before he steps into the Liana. | LineColor = B5CB7F }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 6 | EpisodeNumber = 55 | EpisodeNumber2 = 7 | Aux1 = [[TVR Sagaris]] • [[Fiat Panda#Second generation (169; 2003)|Fiat Panda 4x4]] | Aux2 = [[Fiat Panda#Second generation (169; 2003)|Fiat Panda]] against a marathon runner • [[Sabine Schmitz]] attempts to beat 9:59 around the [[Nürburgring]] in a [[Ford Transit#2000–2006 Ford Transit (V184/5)|Ford Transit]] | Aux3 = [[Justin Hawkins]] • [[Sabine Schmitz]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2005|7|10|df=y}} | Viewers = 3.75 | ShortSummary = To celebrate the 40th birthday of the [[Ford Transit|Ford Transit van]], Hammond attempts to see if [[Sabine Schmitz]] can do a lap of the [[Nürburgring]] with a Transit, faster than Clarkson did in the [[Jaguar S-Type (1999)|diesel Jaguar S-Type]]. Meanwhile, the [[TVR Sagaris]] is reviewed, and Clarkson attempts a race between a [[Fiat Panda]] and [[Marathon|marathon runner]] A.C. Muir through London. Finally, [[The Darkness (band)|The Darkness]]' Justin Hawkins becomes the latest to get their hands on the Liana's wheel. | LineColor = B5CB7F }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 6 | EpisodeNumber = 56 | EpisodeNumber2 = 8 | Aux1 = [[Ferrari F430]] | Aux2 = Convertible versions of existing coupes in Iceland ([[Audi TT#TT Mk1 (Type 8N, 1998–2006)|Audi TT]] • [[Nissan 350Z]] • [[Chrysler Crossfire]]) | Aux3 = [[Tim Rice]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2005|7|17|df=y}} | Viewers = 4.10 | ShortSummary = The presenters head to [[Iceland]] to test out three convertible versions of existing coupes—the [[Chrysler Crossfire]], the [[Nissan 350Z]] and the [[Audi TT]]—where all three struggle to find anything good about each. Meanwhile, Clarkson reviews the hard-top and convertible versions of the [[Ferrari F430]], and author [[Tim Rice]] is the latest star to step into the reasonable priced car. | LineColor = B5CB7F }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 6 | EpisodeNumber = 57 | EpisodeNumber2 = 9 | Aux1 = [[BMW M5#E60 M5 (2005–2010)|BMW M5]] • Hot Hatches: ([[Opel Astra#OPC|Vauxhall Astra VXR]] • [[Renault Mégane Renault Sport#Renaultsport 225 Cup (2005-)|Renault Mégane Sport 225 Trophy]] • [[Volkswagen Golf Mk5#Mk5 GTI|Volkswagen Golf GTI]]) | Aux2 = "Road Test Russian Roulette" • World record attempt for number of times a car has rolled at high speed | Aux3 = [[Chris Evans (presenter)|Chris Evans]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2005|7|24|df=y}} | Viewers = 5.18 | ShortSummary = Hammond and May spend an evening doing "Road Test Russian Roulette", by volunteering to drive drunk people home in their own cars. Meanwhile, Clarkson reviews the [[BMW M5#E60|BMW M5]] and three hatchbacks—the [[Volkswagen Golf|VW Golf GTI]], the [[Renault Mégane|RenaultSport Mégane]], and the [[Vauxhall Astra|Vauxhall Astra VXR]]—while there is an attempt set a world record for sideway rolls made by a [[Ford Sierra]]. Finally, broadcaster [[Chris Evans (presenter)|Chris Evans]] is on the track in the Liana. | LineColor = B5CB7F }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 6 | EpisodeNumber = 58 | EpisodeNumber2 = 10 | Aux1 = [[BMW 5 Series (E60)|BMW 535d]] • [[Bentley Continental Flying Spur (2005)|Bentley Continental Flying Spur]] | Aux2 = Driving over a lake in Iceland • What is the most fun off-road toy? | Aux3 = [[Davina McCall]] • [[Mark Webber (racing driver)|Mark Webber]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2005|7|31|df=y}} | Viewers = 4.92 | ShortSummary = The trio hire out a series of [[All-terrain vehicle|off-road toys]] to see which is value for money for off-roading fun. Meanwhile, Hammond returns to Iceland to see if a snowmobile ride across the surface of [[Kleifarvatn|Lake Kleifarvatn]], May travels to [[Dubai]] to drive the [[Bentley Continental Flying Spur (2005)|Bentley Continental Flying Spur]], and Clarkson reviews the diesel [[BMW 5 Series#E60/E61 (2003–present)|BMW 535d]] four-door sedan . Finally, tv presenter [[Davina McCall]] and F1 driver [[Mark Webber (racing driver)|Mark Webber]] see how fast they can be in the Liana. | LineColor = B5CB7F }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 6 | EpisodeNumber = 59 | EpisodeNumber2 = 11 | Aux1 = [[Ford F-Series#1999–2004|Ford F150 SVT Lightning]] • [[Vauxhall Monaro|Vauxhall Monaro VXR]] • [[Lamborghini Murciélago#First generation|Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster]] | Aux2 = Recreate [[Jessica (instrumental)|Top Gear Theme Song]] using engine noises | Aux3 = [[Yasuyuki Kazama]] • [[Timothy Spall]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2005|8|7|df=y}} | Viewers = 4.58 | ShortSummary = May attempts to recreate the [[Jessica (Allman Brothers Band song)|Top Gear theme tune]] using car engine noises. Elsewhere, Hammonds goes drifting in the [[Holden Monaro|Vauxhall Monaro]] VX-R and recreates the excitement of the [[Encierro|Pamplona Bull Run]] in Spain with the [[Lamborghini Murciélago]] Roadster, Clarkson tests the [[Ford Lightning (disambiguation)|Ford Lightning]] pick-up truck, and the winner of the "Greatest Driving Song of All Time" is announced. Finally, [[Timothy Spall]] makes an attempt to set a time with the Liana. | LineColor = B5CB7F }} }}</onlyinclude>

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==External links== *[https://web.archive.org/web/20121125042029/http://www.topgear.com/uk/tv-show/series-6 Top Gear series 6 at Official Top Gear Site]

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