The Best Episodes of Top Gear Season 4

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.6/10(13 votes)

   #1 - Hammond Gets Struck by Lightning

   S4:E59/30/1980

   Ian Breach meets the contenders for a world title when he goes stock-car racing at Bradford. Top Gear cameras visit the Lucas Electrathon at Donington - a competition to find the battery-powered vehicle which can travel the furthest. Sue Baker gives a progress report on a Trail Park - an area of derelict land where young motor-cyclists can learn to ride and fall safely.

   Director:Brian Strachan

   Writer:Unknown

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   8.4/10(12 votes)

   #2 - Rover CityRover

   S4:E19/2/1980

   How will our motoring change during the 80s? Tonight Top Gear takes a look into the future to find out some of the new ideas and new products in road transportation likely to be seen within the decade. Top Gear also features the latest news on the motoring scene.

   Director:Phil Franklin

   Writer:Unknown

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3. 

   8.4/10(12 votes)

   #3 - Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale, 1968 Dodge Charger 440 R T

   S4:E39/16/1980

   Top Gear takes a closer look at accident investigators; Ian Breach discovers Britain's least-known motor racing champion; Frank Page takes to the hills with the new V8 Land Rover; and Mike Dornan attempts to improve your driving technique.

   Director:Phil Franklin

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4. 

   8.4/10(12 votes)

   #4 - Car Darts

   S4:E49/23/1980

   Mike Dornan takes an early look at the prospects for this year's Motor Show at the National Exhibition Centre. Frank Page gives his impressions of two new small cars; and some driving instructors air their views on driving examiners' interpretation of the rules for passing the test.

   Director:Brian Strachan

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5. 

   8.4/10(12 votes)

   #5 - Renault Clio 182, Jaguar XJS, Nissan Cube

   S4:E610/7/1980

   The Paris Motor Show: The world's motor manufacturers exhibit their latest products in the first of the autumn season of motor shows. Frank Page drives to Paris in the new Rolls-Royce and reports on many other new cars.

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   8.2/10(11 votes)

   #6 - Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, Alfa Romeo 166, Cadillac Escalade

   S4:E29/9/1980

   Top Gear continues its look into the future of road transportation in the 80s, highlights the problems of child seatbelts, looks at two new vehicles and attempts to improve your driving technique.

   Director:Phil Franklin

   Writer:Unknown

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