Series 5

The trio return to Pendine Sands to see which is more fun to drive - the Vauxhall Monaro VXR, the Chrysler 300C, and the Jaguar S-Type R. Meanwhile, Clarkson reviews the Porsche 911 Carrera S and spot similarities with the old school version, while an ice cream van attempts to jump over four bouncy castles. Finally, comedian Bill Bailey heads out on the test track in the Liana.

Clarkson compares three classic supercars, the Jaguar XJ220, the McLaren F1, and the Ferrari F40, against three modern rivals, the Pagani Zonda, the Porsche Carrera GT, and the Ferrari Enzo, to see how they measure up. Elsewhere in the episode, Hammond reviews the Ford Focus, while a world champion all terrain skateboarder goes head to head with a Group N Mitsubishi rally car and a Bowler Wildcat. At the Top Gear Test Track, Geri Halliwell becomes the latest guest to set a lap time in the Suzuki Liana.

Clarkson attempts a serious challenge for the Land Rover Discovery by seeing if it can make a tough climb up a mountain in Scotland. Meanwhile, there is a review of the Dodge Viper SRT10, Hammond searches for mad car designs with a specialist company in Switzerland, and the Top Gear 2004 survey results are in. Finally, Joanna Lumley is the latest star to do a lap in the Liana.

Hammond and May put the Smart Forfour through a unique challenge, by spending 24 hours living within it without leaving the car. Elsewhere, Clarkson is joined by Steve Coogan for a review of the Aston Martin Vanquish S and the Ferrari 575M GTC, the Pagani Zonda S Roadster is road-tested in France, and Top Gear plays conkers with caravans. Finally, Jimmy Carr proves how lucky the worst driver in the Liana can be.

Clarkson undertakes a daunting task of seeing if he can get a diesel Jaguar S-Type around the Nürburgring in under ten minutes, with the tutelage of the circuit's expert Sabine Schmitz. Meanwhile, the Morgan Aero 8 GTN is tested out on the Test Track, and Hammond decides to start a new race series for people carriers. Finally, actor Christian Slater talks about police chases and Hybrid cars before taking the Liana for a lap.

The presenters each buy a Porsche for £1500 - a 924 with a van engine, a 2.5-litre 4-cylinder 944, and a 928 S with a V8 - where they put them through a series of tasks to determine who got the best deal, including selling the cars after being used. Meanwhile, Clarkson reviews the Volkswagen Golf V GTI, while the Liana sports two drivers doing a lap - singer Cliff Richard, and blind land speed record holder Billy Baxter.

Clarkson reviews the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ400, pitting it against a Lamborghini Murciélago driving by a British touring race driver. Meanwhile, Hammond goes on a road trip with the Ford Mustang, there's a comparison contest between the Porsche Boxster and the Mercedes-Benz SLK 350, and the presenters announce Top Gears awards for 2004. Finally, The Who's lead singer, Roger Daltrey, tries to drive fast in the Liana.

Clarkson attempts to beat Hammond and May to a luxury hotel in Verbier by driving a Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, while his co-presenters travel by commercial airline and Swiss rail in an effort to arrive first. Elsewhere in the episode, classic racing cars are pitted against modern showroom models, and a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution takes on a professional bobsleigh team in a unique winter sports challenge. Back at the Top Gear Test Track, Renault’s Formula One car attempts to complete a lap in under one minute, and comedian Eddie Izzard is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car, setting a time in the Suzuki Liana.

Clarkson and Hammond take on reviews of the Ariel Atom and Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG respectively, while seeing which is the best hot hatchback of the 21st century the Ford Fiesta ST150 or the Citroen C2 VTS. Elsewhere, May tests out the BMW 1-series, while there's a comparison of cars from Malaysia and South Korea. Finally, Trinny and Susannah find out who is the fastest in the Liana.