Top Gear series 7

{{EngvarB|date=September 2017}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2017}} {{Infobox television season | series_number = 7 | bgcolour = #87CEFA | image = | image_alt = | caption = | starring = {{Plainlist| *[[Jeremy Clarkson]] *[[Richard Hammond]] *[[James May]] *[[The Stig]] }} | num_episodes = 7 | network = [[BBC Two]] | first_aired = {{Start date|df=yes|2005|11|13}} | last_aired = {{end date|df=yes|2006|02|12}} | episode_list = List of Top Gear (2002 TV series) episodes }} Series 7 of ''[[Top Gear (2002 series)|Top Gear]]'', a British motoring magazine and [[factual television]] programme, was broadcast in the United Kingdom on [[BBC Two]] during 2005, consisting of six episodes between 13 October and 27 December. This series' highlights included a race involving the [[Bugatti Veyron]], and a motoring challenge involving budget second-hand supercars.

After the series concluded, it was followed by a "Winter Olympics" special, featuring the presenters doing their own version of sporting events with cars, which aired on 12 February 2006, and a compilation series titled "Best of Top Gear" aired that same year between 13 March and 4 April, looking back over the last seven series of the programme.

{{-}} == Episodes == {{Main|List of Top Gear (2002 TV series) episodes}} <onlyinclude> {{Episode table |background=#87CEFA |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 7 | EpisodeNumber = 60 | EpisodeNumber2 = 1 | Aux1 = [[Ascari KZ1]] | Aux2 = Shootout: Performance sports coupes ([[Aston Martin Vantage (2005)|Aston Martin V8 Vantage]] • [[BMW M6#E63/64 M6 (2005–2010)|BMW M6]] • [[Porsche 997#First phase (2004–2008)|Porsche 911 Carrera S]]) on the [[Isle of Man]] • Top Gear survey 2005 results | Aux3 = [[Trevor Eve]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2005|11|13|df=y}} | Viewers = 3.74 | ShortSummary = The presenters travel back to the [[Isle of Man]] to compare a new set of sports coupes to see which the best—the [[Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2005)|Aston Martin V8 Vantage]], the [[BMW M6#E63/64 M6 (2005–2010)|BMW M6]], and the [[Porsche 997#First phase (2004–2008)|Porsche 911 Carrera S]]. Meanwhile, Hammond takes a look at the [[Ascari KZ1]] on the Test Track, while there's a look at the results of the Top Gear survey for 2005. Finally, [[Trevor Eve]] makes a lap in the Liana and breaks a wheel in the process. | LineColor = 87CEFA }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 7 | EpisodeNumber = 61 | EpisodeNumber2 = 2 | Aux1 = [[Porsche 987#Cayman|Porsche Cayman S]] • [[Audi RS 4#B7|Audi RS4]] | Aux2 = Life-sized RC cars • History of [[British racing green]] • Audi RS4 vs Speed Climbers race | Aux3 = [[Ian Wright]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2005|11|20|df=y}} | Viewers = 4.48 | ShortSummary = Clarkson reviews the [[Porsche 987#Cayman|Porsche Cayman S]] at the Test Track, and then tests out the [[Audi RS 4#B7|Audi RS4]] with a race against some climbers within the [[Verdon Gorge]] in France. Meanwhile, Hammond and May try out some life-size [[radio control]] cars made from real cars, and there's a brief look back to the history of [[British racing green]] since it was first introduced. Finally, footballer [[Ian Wright]] uses his feet on the pedals of the Liana. | LineColor = 87CEFA }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 7 | EpisodeNumber = 62 | EpisodeNumber2 = 3 | Aux1 = [[Ford Focus (second generation, Europe)#Focus ST|Ford Focus ST]] | Aux2 = Supercar road trip to [[Millau Viaduct]], France ([[Ford GT#First generation (2005–2006)|Ford GT]] • [[Pagani Zonda#Zonda S 7.3|Pagani Zonda S]] • [[Ferrari F430#F430 Spider|Ferrari F430 Spider]]) | Aux3 = [[Stephen Ladyman]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2005|11|27|df=y}} | Viewers = 4.61 | ShortSummary = The presenters go on a road trip across France to see the [[Millau Viaduct]], each bringing along their favourite supercar—the [[Pagani Zonda#Zonda S 7.3|Pagani Zonda S]], the [[Ferrari F430#F430 Spider|Ferrari F430 Spider]], and the [[Ford GT]]—and along the way seeing how they fare on city streets, motorways and mountain roads. Meanwhile, Clarkson reviews the [[Ford Focus (second generation, Europe)#Focus ST|Ford Focus ST]] on the Test Track, and British transport minister [[Stephen Ladyman]] injures the Liana as he tries to set a time on the test track. | LineColor = 87CEFA }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 7 | EpisodeNumber = 63 | EpisodeNumber2 = 4 | Aux1 = [[Pagani Zonda#Zonda F|Pagani Zonda F]] • [[Renault Clio#Clio III|Renault Clio]] | Aux2 = Italian mid-engine [[supercars]] for less than £10,000 ([[Maserati Merak]] • [[Ferrari GT4#308 GT4|Ferrari 308 GT4]] • [[Lamborghini Urraco]]) • [[Renault Clio#Clio III|Renault Clio]] vs. downhill cyclist race in [[Lisbon]] | Aux3 = [[Ellen MacArthur|Dame Ellen MacArthur]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2005|12|4|df=y}} | Viewers = 4.88 | ShortSummary = The presenter each buy a second-hand Italian [[supercar]] for £10,000—a [[Ferrari GT4#308 GT4|Ferrari 308 GT4]], a [[Maserati Merak]], and a [[Lamborghini Urraco]]—and endure a series of challenges for their purchases between [[Bristol]] and [[Slough]], along with a series of serious issues. Meanwhile, Hammond reviews the [[Pagani Zonda#Zonda F|Pagani Zonda F]], and May races the [[Renault Clio#Clio III|Renault Clio]] against a mountain biker in [[Lisbon]]. Finally, [[Ellen MacArthur]] switches sailboats for a lap in the Liana.

Note: Following the death of [[2001 World Rally Championship|2001 World Rally Champion]] [[Richard Burns]] on 25th November 2005, this episodes news segment was made into a video montage tribute for Burns. | LineColor = 87CEFA }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 7 | EpisodeNumber = 64 | EpisodeNumber2 = 5 | Aux1 = [[Marcos TSO]] • [[Bugatti Veyron]] | Aux2 = [[Top Gear races#s7e5|Epic race]]: [[Bugatti Veyron]] versus [[Cessna 182]] light airplane from [[Alba, Italy]] to London • RWD vs. AWD Porsches debate: [[Porsche 997#First phase (2004–2008)|Porsche 911 Carrera 4]] vs [[Porsche 997#First phase (2004–2008)|Porsche 911 Carrera 2]] | Aux3 = [[Nigel Mansell]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2005|12|11|df=y}} | Viewers = 4.76 | ShortSummary = The presenters embark in another car vs. transport race, seeing which can get a truffle from Northern Italy to a restaurant in London—Clarkson in the [[Bugatti Veyron]] [[supercar]], against Hammond and May using a [[Cessna 182]] [[general aviation|light aircraft]]. Meanwhile, there's a review of the [[Marcos TSO]] GT2, and comparisons of two [[Porsche 997#First phase (2004–2008)|Porsche 911]]s at the [[Millennium Stadium]]. Finally, British racing driver [[Nigel Mansell]] comes to see how fast he is in the Liana. | LineColor = 87CEFA }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 7 | EpisodeNumber = 65 | EpisodeNumber2 = 6 | Aux1 = [[Volkswagen Golf Mk5#Mk5 R32|Volkswagen Golf R32]] • [[BMW 1 Series#E81, E82, E87, E88|BMW 130i]] • [[Mazda MX-5#Third generation (NC)|Mazda MX-5]] • [[Honda NSX#NSX Refresh (worldwide)|Honda NSX]] | Aux2 = Old generation vs. New generation car culture • Lap times from a [[Gran Turismo 4|video game]] vs. Real life in the [[Honda NSX#NSX Refresh (worldwide)|Honda NSX]] • [[Mazda MX-5#Third generation (NC)|Mazda MX-5]] vs. [[Greyhound]] race • Top Gear Awards 2005 | Aux3 = [[David Walliams]] • [[Jimmy Carr]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2005|12|27|df=y}} | Viewers = 4.52 | ShortSummary = Clarkson attempts to recreate a lap time from a video game, using the same car—the [[Honda NSX#NSX Refresh (worldwide)|Honda NSX]] – and the same circuit—the [[Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca|Laguna Seca]] racetrack. Meanwhile, there are reviews of the [[Volkswagen Golf Mk5#Mk5 R32|Volkswagen Golf R32]], [[BMW 1 Series#E81, E82, E87, E88|BMW 130i]], and [[Mazda MX-5#Third generation (NC)|Mazda MX-5]], classic and [[Car tuning|modified]] cars compete at the [[Prescott Speed Hillclimb|Prescott Hill Climb]] Course, and the 2005 Top Gear Awards are announced, Finally, comedian [[David Walliams]] is in the Liana, with a surprise appearance from [[Jimmy Carr]]. | LineColor = 87CEFA }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 7 | EpisodeNumber = 66 | EpisodeNumber2 = 7 | Aux1 = None – Special | Aux2 = [[Top Gear Winter Olympics]] | Aux3 = None | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2006|2|12|df=y}} | Viewers = 5.22 | ShortSummary = {{main|Top Gear Winter Olympics}} Top Gear does the Winter Olympics from the former venue at Lillehammer, Norway. Clarkson and May get to work with three car-based events—cross-country racing, speed skating, and off-road slalom. Meanwhile, the Bobsleigh challenge from the fifth series is revisited, and there's a survival challenge between Hammond and a car in Arctic temperatures. Finally, the presenters conduct "Car Ice Hockey", and getting a [[Mini]] to do a sky jump.

''Note'': The closing credits referenced the Swedish pop group [[ABBA]] by replacing the first name of the presenters and production crew members with those of the group's members. | LineColor = 87CEFA }} }}</onlyinclude>

===Compilation episodes=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="width:100%;" |- ! scope="col" style="background:#87CEFA;" | Total ! scope="col" style="background:#87CEFA;" | No. ! scope="col" style="background:#87CEFA;" | Title ! scope="col" style="background:#87CEFA;" | Feature ! scope="col" style="background:#87CEFA;" | Original air date {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 7 | EpisodeNumber = S4 | EpisodeNumber2 = CE-1 | Title = The Best of Top Gear: 2005 #1 | Aux1 = Best Moments from Last Seven Series – Part 1 | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2006|3|13|df=y}} | ShortSummary = A look back to some of the best moments from the last seven series. Highlights include the Heathrow To Oslo Race between the presenters, and the reviews of the Ford Focus ST, the Volkswagen Golf R32, and the BMW 130i. | LineColor = 87CEFA }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 7 | EpisodeNumber = S5 | EpisodeNumber2 = CE-2 | Title = The Best of Top Gear: 2005 #2 – The Special Guests | Aux1 = Best Moments from Last Seven Series – Part 2 • Tour of ''Top Gear'' Studio by [[Jimmy Carr]] | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2006|3|13|df=y}} | ShortSummary = A look back to some of the best moments from the last seven series. Highlights include best moments from past special guests, getting a Transit Van around the Nurburgring, the supercar shootout between the Aston Martin Vanquish S and the Ferrari 575M, and the Audi RS4's race against the Speed Mountain-Climbers. In addition, [[Jimmy Carr]] gives a behind-the-scenes look of ''Top Gear'' during a day of filming for an episode. | LineColor = 87CEFA }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 7 | EpisodeNumber = S6 | EpisodeNumber2 = CE-3 | Title = The Best of Top Gear: 2005 #3 – The Challenges | Aux1 = Best Moments from Last Seven Series – Part 3 | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2006|3|20|df=y}} | ShortSummary = A look back to some of the best moments from the last seven series. Highlights include a look at some of the show's best challenges, including the difficulties faced in finding a second-hand Italian, Mid-Engined Supercar, the Range Rover Sport vs. Challenger 2 Tank duel, and the Renault Clio's race with the Urban Biker. | LineColor = 87CEFA }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 7 | EpisodeNumber = S7 | EpisodeNumber2 = CE-4 | Title = The Best of Top Gear: 2005 #4 – The Supercars | Aux1 = Best Moments from Last Seven Series – Part 4 | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2006|3|27|df=y}} | ShortSummary = A look back to some of the best moments from the last seven series. Highlights include the best moments with supercars driven on ''Top Gear'', including the Bugatti Veyron vs. Cessna Aeroplane race, the Aston Martin DB9 vs. Train race, as well as a compilation of moments from the Stig's Power Laps and Cool Wall segments. | LineColor = 87CEFA }} {{Episode list/sublist|Top Gear series 7 | EpisodeNumber = S8 | EpisodeNumber2 = CE-5 | Title = The Best of Top Gear: 2005 #5 – The Best of British | Aux1 = Best Moments from Last Seven Series – Part 5 | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2006|4|4|df=y}} | ShortSummary = A look back to some of the best moments from the last seven series. Highlights include some of the best British moments from the show, including the review of the Ascari KZ1, and the laps in the Liana by [[Stephen Fry]], [[Joanna Lumley]], [[Sir Ranulph Fiennes]] and [[Ellen MacArthur]]. | LineColor = 87CEFA }} |}

==References== {{reflist}}

[[Category:2005 British television seasons]] [[Category:2006 British television seasons]] [[Category:Top Gear (2002 TV series) series]]