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03-04-2009, 04:34 PM
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Did anybody catch Monday night's "Top Gear"
Did you see the economy and time race from Basel Switzerland to Blackpool in the UK?
How come we can't have cars that average 60+ MPG on the highway? I would even take the twin turbo Jaguar that gave JC 49mpg at 80 mph. If you haven't seen it, check it out this Saturday at 6pm on BBC America! Oh and by the way, they test drive a Pagani Zonda Roadster F and a Bugatti Veyron -- talk about FAST!
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03-04-2009, 04:40 PM
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Saw that a while ago....
I want that Jag... Pretty badly too...
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03-04-2009, 04:56 PM
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I would love to have all three. The Polo efficiency is simply amazing.
Jeremy didn't average 80mph the entire time, he just went above a reasonable speed in his typical style.
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03-04-2009, 05:21 PM
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http://www.jaguar.co.uk/Microsites/UK/eFacts/XF/index.html?route=_uk_en_xf_highlights_highlights_introduction@__link__FlashGraphicPromo_2 The Polo achieved almost 80mpg! astounding!
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03-04-2009, 05:57 PM
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That was one of the best episodes in recent years.
http://www.finalgear.com/shows/topgear/12/ Check out the Vietnam special at the bottom (Make sure you have plenty of space on your hard drive though  )
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03-04-2009, 06:45 PM
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Awesome, I have all 8 torrents going now.
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03-04-2009, 06:58 PM
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03-04-2009, 07:02 PM
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03-04-2009, 07:48 PM
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I do not read German but I was puttering around Ebay.DE and found this.
A AMG C30 Diesel? Is this for real? The engine cover looks legit. I want that stuff over here. It even loks like it has a engine build plate on the intake.
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03-04-2009, 08:38 PM
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Good episode. I emailed a nastygram to Jag after seeing it. I never heard back...pricks...
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03-04-2009, 08:55 PM
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This is a good one also
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Top-Gear-Mercedes-Benz-vs_174381.htm
Top Gear Mercedes Benz vs. Rolls Royce big
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03-04-2009, 09:01 PM
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03-04-2009, 09:31 PM
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03-04-2009, 09:46 PM
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49 miles per imperial gallon, right? Still impressive... Actually 40 - 41 US mpg.
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