- Richard and James work out that the average motorist loses 36 days of their lives filling up with fuel. The pair vow to do something about it, using their skill and ingenuity to invent a system for filling up on the move.
- In this episode, Richard Hammond and James May work out that the average motorist loses 36 days of their lives filling up with fuel. The pair vow to do something about it using their skill and ingenuity to invent a system for filling up on the move. Also in this show; Hammond is at the Eboladrome track to test a new, hardcore version of the Lamborghini Huracan called the Performante. Photo: Amazon Prime Video Meanwhile, Jeremy Clarkson tells us the story behind one of motorsport's greatest battle; the epic struggle between the mighty Audi Quattros and the underdog Lancia 037s in the 1983 world rally championship. Plus, Celebrity Face Off finds the world's fastest person who makes a living hitting or strangling other men, as boxer Anthony Joshua goes head-to-head against WWE star Bill Goldberg.—tiago alves
- The team invent a new system for filling up without stopping and Jeremy recounts the epic battle between Audi and Lancia at the 1983 world rally championship. Hammond tests the Lambo Huracan Performante and boxer Anthony Joshua goes up against WWE star Bill Goldberg in Celebrity Face Off.—That Adam Guy
- Clarkson delves into the legendary rivalry between Audi and Lancia in the world of rallying, highlighting their iconic rally cars: the Audi Quattro and the Lancia Rally 037. In 1977, Audi transformed a 4X4 vehicle originally designed for the German military into a family car. They soon realized that the four-wheel drive feature enhanced cornering speed, making it perfect for rallying. However, at the time, the rules of rallying prohibited the use of four-wheel drives. Audi managed to convince the governing body of rallying to change the rule in 1979. In 1982, Audi unleashed the Quattro, which went on to win every race.
In response, Lancia introduced the 037, a two-wheel drive car. Although it was a beautiful and fast car, it didn't stand a chance against the dominance of Audi. The Italian team manager was known for his playboy lifestyle, while the German team manager was much more hands-on. The Audi team consisted of three drivers with a total of 21 race titles, while Lancia had a single driver, Walter Rohrl, who had no desire to become the world champion. On the surface, it seemed like an unequal contest. However, Lancia, with its rich racing history, had a cunning team boss who knew all the tricks of the trade.
According to the rules, a racing car had to have 400 identical cars available for sale to the public. Lancia only had 200, so they played a clever trick. They arranged for the inspectors to count the cars twice by moving them from one car park to another. Additionally, the rules required the presence of a roll cage in the racing car, but Lancia installed a lightweight cardboard roll cage to reduce weight. The first race of the 1983 season took place in icy mountains near Monte Carlo. To gain an advantage, the Lancia team bought salt from the supermarket and spread it on the corners of the track to improve their car's performance. They also changed tires midway through the race to optimize their performance in different conditions, and Lancia emerged as the winner. In the following race, the conditions were so icy that even salt couldn't help. Therefore, Lancia chose not to participate, and Audi went on to win the next seven races. However, Lancia made a strong comeback in Corsica with dry conditions, securing a significant number of points and taking the lead in the championship standings.
The subsequent race in Greece was known for its rough roads and frequent car breakdowns. Surprisingly, it was Audi that experienced the most breakdowns, and Lancia emerged victorious once again. As the season progressed, both teams remained in contention for the championship. When they reached Finland, Walter Rohrl refused to drive because he disliked the "bumpy" track and jumps. This decision made it easy for Audi to secure a win. With only three rounds left, Lancia had a chance to win the world championship at San Remo. The challenge this time was the dusty track, which severely affected visibility for the following cars. Lancia drivers intentionally extended the time gap between each car to two minutes, allowing the dust to settle down. Walter Rohrl rose to the occasion, and Lancia claimed the top three spots, ultimately winning the world championship. After this victory, no two-wheel drive car would ever win the world rallying championship again. Meanwhile, Hammond heads to the Eboladrome to review the Lamborghini Huracán Performante, an upgraded version of the standard Huracán with enhanced features, including chopped carbon fiber components to reduce weight, a new exhaust system, and an innovative aerodynamic system that adjusts according to the driving conditions. He pits the Lamborghini against May's Ferrari 458 Speciale in a drag race, and the Lamborghini
emerges as the clear winner due to its superior aerodynamics. The Lamborghini Huracán Performante also holds the second-fastest lap time on the Eboladrome. During the "Conversation Street" segment, the trio discusses a cluster of new super-cars, including the Devil 16, IKEA F1 2RDS, Dellara Stredalle, Aspark Owl, Saarth, and several other models with names that Jeremy struggles to remember. They express their skepticism towards super-cars that lack a performance heritage, are built as one-offs, and cannot be serviced easily. The trio also humorously suggests that Bentley should create versions of their 4X4 Bentayga tailored for fly-fishing, falconry, and dogging (a reference to a controversial activity). They mention two US Navy pilots who were fired for using their jet's vapor trails to draw an inappropriate image in the sky.
In another segment, Clarkson and his team explore innovative methods of refueling that would eliminate the need for regular petrol stops. They come up with the idea of a motor to motor fueling system called MILF (Motorway Inter Lane Fuelling). However, their attempts to implement this system end in disaster, with broken windows, fuel pump failures, and even an explosion when they involve a Chinese acrobat to perform manual refueling. Finally, in the third phase, they re-purpose an airport-style vehicle capable of refueling a mobile car while both are in motion. This method proves successful.
The episode concludes with a "Celebrity Face Off" featuring Anthony Joshua, a professional boxer, and Bill Goldberg, a professional wrestler. Anthony Joshua, who stands at 6 feet 6 inches, competes against Bill Goldberg, who consumes a massive amount of calories each day. Both celebrities showcase their impressive car collections and engage in a race. Anthony Joshua emerges as the fastest, with a lap time of 1:18.7, while Bill Goldberg follows closely behind with a time of 1:20.4.
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