Top Gear

Season 19 Episode 1: Episode 1

Brooklands was the first motor racing circuit in the world, the scene of many record-breaking attempts in the 20s and 30s. Now after years of decay, there are plans to build a new museum and reopen the track. William Woollard and Tiff Needell look at the nostalgia they’re trying to re-create. The British company, Cosworth, is one of the success stories of motor racing today. Their engines are found in many of the world’s victorious Formula One and Indy 500 cars. Chris Goffey examines the reasons for their success and road tests the new Sierra Cosworth. Consumer reports reveal that cars are hardly ever serviced properly. Sue Baker investigates what can be done to improve the situation. Frank Page tests the new Peugeot 405.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

45

Episodes:

530

Actor:

Jeremy Clarkson , Richard Hammond , James May

Quality:

HD

Status:

Ended

First Air:

1978

IMDb:

8.0