What Jaguar did Jeremy Clarkson drive to Blackpool?

The Jaguar XJ 2.7tdvi that Clarkson drove has a stated range of 660 miles, but as this is the turbo version and it’s approximated for ‘average’ driving (read: not economy driving), it’s certainly possible to squeeze more gas out of it.

What season of Top Gear was in 2008?

Top Gear (series 12)

Top Gear
No. of episodes	8
Release
Original network	BBC Two
Original release	2 November – 28 December 2008

When did Michael Parkinson appear on Top Gear?

2nd of November, 2008
The first episode of the twelfth series of Top Gear aired on the 2nd of November, 2008. It was presented by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May and The Stig. Michael Parkinson was the guest star.

What is BlueMotion Polo?

Volkswagen BlueMotion is a combination of technologies, designed to increase fuel economy and reduce emissions, which together are known as BlueMotion: Start/stop technology – the engine is automatically turned off when the car’s not moving.

Did Top Gear find the source of the River Nile?

After calling his comrades over, the three declare that they have found the source of the Nile and, as he is the first to find it, James is the official discoverer of the Nile. After pitching a Union Jack and a flag for Top Gear in the surrounding soil the team pose for a photograph by their discovery.

How did Adam hurt his arm in Top Gear?

He hurt his arm during the filming of the trucks episode. He claims he did so while driving the truck and had since then used a different one so either he crashed it, or something else happened and they just added it to the script.

When did Boris Johnson go on Top Gear?

He was twice a guest star on Top Gear: first in Series 2, Episode 4 (2003) where he achieved a lap time of 1:56.0 in the Liana; and again in Series 12, Episode 6 (2008), where he achieved a lap time of 1:57.4 in the Lacetti.

What was the first Top Gear special?

the Winter Olympics Special
Though often disputed, there were eleven specials broadcast over nine separate years, the first one being the Winter Olympics Special which aired in 2006 as the finale for Series 7.

What does Adam Ferrara Drive?

Ferrara gives the E350 a 9 rating. “It’s got everything I want. It’s got respectable power. It’s a 3.5 six in it, which is plenty power for a daily driver.

Where is Adam Ferrara now?

Naples, Florida
Comedian Adam Ferrara Live In Naples, Florida!

What is the Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion?

This is the second-gen Polo Bluemotion and features an all-new 1.2-litre three-cylinder diesel. It uses regenerative braking and stop/start for the first time in a Polo, all of which edge the mpg figures into the magic 80s and keep CO2 output in that all-important tax-free band. The engine is more than a remapped jobbie.

Is Top Gear made by the BBC?

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Is the Ford Blue GT cheaper than a Polo GTI?

Prices start at £17,860, making it £1000 cheaper than a Polo GTI. The Blue GT has a smaller, 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine, which is 42bhp lighter, with 148bhp. Its 7.8sec 0-62mph time is a second behind the GTI, then, but its 60.1mpg fuel consumption and £20-a-year tax bill aim to make it far cheaper to run.

Is the Honda Polo a good car?

Here, just for you, is the new Polo. It’s comfortably bigger than before. That’s without a rise in weight, which is good work. Length and wheelbase have grown enough to make it one of the roomiest superminis this side of a Honda Jazz.