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Series 11 - Episode 4

#nissan #gtr #japan #train #race #bullet #tokyo

Episode Description

An epic race across the heart of Japan and through Tokyo between the legendary Japanese bullet train and the new R35 Nissan GT-R.

Episode Introduction

"Now, we start tonight with a question we've borrowed from Radio 4. Can a car ever be art?"

Stig Introduction

"Some say his droppings have been found as far north as York, and he has a full-sized tattoo of his face on his face. All we know is he's called The Stig."

Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

Fiona Bruce, Kate Silverton

Vehicles Featured

Nissan GT-R (R35)

S11E4 17:36

Google Street View

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Someone on Google recreating the starting scene? Basically a GT-R...

Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - Jeremy Clarkson standing in front of a red Nissan R35 GT-R on a beach in Hakui, Ishikawa, Japan introducing the upcoming challenge.
Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - Jeremy Clarkson standing in front of a red Nissan R35 GT-R on a beach in Hakui, Ishikawa, Japan introducing the upcoming challenge.

S11E4 18:52

Google Street View

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Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - Jeremy Clarkson driving and drifting the Nissan R35 GT-R as he begins the race and leaves the beach in Hakui, Ishikawa, Japan.
Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - Jeremy Clarkson driving and drifting the Nissan R35 GT-R as he begins the race and leaves the beach in Hakui, Ishikawa, Japan.

S11E4 19:10

Google Street View

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Have you seen these manhole covers? They're fantastic!

Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - A close up of the man hole cover on the street in Hakui, Ishikawa, Japan and James with much excitement mentions how fascinating they are due to the decorative styling they have.
Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - A close up of the man hole cover on the street in Hakui, Ishikawa, Japan and James with much excitement mentions how fascinating they are due to the decorative styling they have.

S11E4 19:36

Google Street View

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Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - A view the the Nissan R35 GT-R driving down route 471 near Hakui, Ishikawa, Japan.
Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - A view the the Nissan R35 GT-R driving down route 471 near Hakui, Ishikawa, Japan.

S11E4 19:51

Google Street View

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Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - James and Richard stop a local woman to ask her if she can give them directions to the train station.
Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - James and Richard stop a local woman to ask her if she can give them directions to the train station.

S11E4 23:12

Google Street View

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Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - Jeremy driving the Nissan GT-R along the highway in Japan with mountains in the background.
Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - Jeremy driving the Nissan GT-R along the highway in Japan with mountains in the background.

S11E4 25:41

Google Street View

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Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - Jeremy driving the Nissan GT-R along the highway in Japan with mountains in the background.
Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - Jeremy driving the Nissan GT-R along the highway in Japan with mountains in the background.

S11E4 25:53

Google Street View

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Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - Jeremy driving the Nissan GT-R along the highway in Japan under some bridges and through tunnels.
Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - Jeremy driving the Nissan GT-R along the highway in Japan under some bridges and through tunnels.

S11E4 29:39

Google Street View

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Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - Jeremy driving the Nissan GT-R over a large bridge in the middle of Japan on route E18.
Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - Jeremy driving the Nissan GT-R over a large bridge in the middle of Japan on route E18.

S11E4 30:38

Google Street View

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Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - Jeremy driving the Nissan GT-R and pulling off of the motorway and into a fuel station.
Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - Jeremy driving the Nissan GT-R and pulling off of the motorway and into a fuel station.

S11E4 48:22

Google Street View

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Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - Jeremy driving the Nissan GT-R through the central part of Tokyo, Japan.
Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - Jeremy driving the Nissan GT-R through the central part of Tokyo, Japan.

S11E4 48:55

Google Street View

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Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - Jeremy driving the Nissan GT-R through the central part of Tokyo, Japan and is currently lost.
Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - Jeremy driving the Nissan GT-R through the central part of Tokyo, Japan and is currently lost.

S11E4 50:39

Google Street View

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Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - Jeremy driving the Nissan GT-R through the central part of Tokyo, Japan and stops to ask a police officer for directions.
Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - Jeremy driving the Nissan GT-R through the central part of Tokyo, Japan and stops to ask a police officer for directions.

S11E4 58:14

Google Street View

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Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - Jeremy driving the Nissan GT-R around a hairpin turn up a mountain road on the final approach to the finish line.
Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - Jeremy driving the Nissan GT-R around a hairpin turn up a mountain road on the final approach to the finish line.

S11E4 58:21

Google Street View

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Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - Richard Hammond riding a compact bicycle does a hand brake skid at the staircase leading up to the cable car him and James will be taking to the finish line in Japan.
Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - Richard Hammond riding a compact bicycle does a hand brake skid at the staircase leading up to the cable car him and James will be taking to the finish line in Japan.

S11E4 59:08

Google Street View

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Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - Jeremy comes to a sliding stop in the Nissan GT-R in a dusty parking lot near the finish line area in Chiba, Japan.
Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - Jeremy comes to a sliding stop in the Nissan GT-R in a dusty parking lot near the finish line area in Chiba, Japan.

S11E4 60:26

Google Street View

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Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - The presenters meet at the temple of Hyaku-Shaku Kannon in Japan which is the finishing point for the race.
Top Gear Series 11 Episode 4 - The presenters meet at the temple of Hyaku-Shaku Kannon in Japan which is the finishing point for the race.

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