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Series 12 - Episode 4

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Episode Description

Jeremy, James and Richard compete in a fuel economy race from Basel, Switzerland to Blackpool UK to see who can get there on a single tank of fuel. James picks an efficient Subaru, Richard brings a Volkswagen and Jeremy, hoping to run out of fuel near his home, brings a big V6 Jaguar.

Episode Introduction

"Tonight, we have a race to Blackpool. The new Lamborghini comes to our studio. And at last, the Bugatti Veyron is on our track."

Stig Introduction

"Some say he has a stripy top just like mine. Oh, come on, James. You really didn't fool anybody with that. Not fooled anyone. No, this really is a big moment. A properly, properly big moment, because in a few moments we probably will have a new leader on our power lap board. The Bugatti Veyron. Let's find out."

Star in a Reasonably Priced Car

Harry Enfield

Vehicles Featured

Work in Progress

S12E4 18:32

47.55624, 7.59167

Location: Münsterplatz, Basel, Switzerland

Will revisit this episode later, a lot of the highways they used in France changed shortly after this was filmed.

Top Gear Series 12 Episode 4 - The presenters meet up the afternoon before their economy challenge to Blackpool starts in a town square in Basel, Switzerland.
Top Gear Series 12 Episode 4 - The presenters meet up the afternoon before their economy challenge to Blackpool starts in a town square in Basel, Switzerland.

S12E4 20:21

47.57781, 7.59622

Location: Hochbergerstrasse, Basel, Switzerland

Top Gear Series 12 Episode 4 - The presenters meet up very early in the morning while it is still dark at a fuel filling station in Basel, Switzerland.
Top Gear Series 12 Episode 4 - The presenters meet up very early in the morning while it is still dark at a fuel filling station in Basel, Switzerland.

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