The Best Episodes of Top Gear Season 9

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.8/10(9 votes)

   #1 - Episode 2

   S9:E23/2/1983

   As Britain's latest and perhaps most important new car, the Austin Maestro, is launched, Top Gear goes to the production centre to find out how it is being assembled. Sue Baker gives the Austin Maestro a rough ride in Spain, and Frank Page compares it with some of its competitors. Chris Goffey road-tests another new car to reach the showrooms, the BMW 3 series.

   Director:Phil Franklin

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   7.8/10(9 votes)

   #2 - Episode 3

   S9:E33/9/1983

   'The shop window of Europe' is how the international motor manufacturers describe Geneva. Sue Baker reports on some of the latest models on show. Chris Goffey continues the Swiss theme by visiting a car factory at Iverdon, testing out the new Audi 80 Quattro on the snowy slopes and reporting on a bus driver's nightmare. Frank Page jungle-tests a new British four-wheel-drive vehicle.

   Director:Phil Franklin

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   7.8/10(9 votes)

   #3 - Episode 5

   S9:E53/23/1983

   All the latest news from the world of motorcycling. Frank Page reports from Monza race-track on a new motorcycle tyre. Chris Goffey reports on a new lease of life for the Panther car.

   Director:Phil Franklin

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   7.8/10(9 votes)

   #4 - Episode 6

   S9:E63/30/1983

   The heart of the American motor industry is also the venue for the Society of Automotors Engineers annual symposium. William Woollard reports from the Exhihition Hall and visits the Ford Motor Museum. Rob Mahr looks at a new concept in labour relations at a General Motors plant, reports on a Jaguar success story and discovers one of the most influential organisations related to the motoring scene: the Mothers Against Drunk Driving campaign.

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   7.8/10(9 votes)

   #5 - Episode 7

   S9:E74/5/1983

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   7.8/10(9 votes)

   #6 - Episode 8

   S9:E84/12/1983

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7. 

   7.8/10(9 votes)

   #7 - Episode 9

   S9:E94/19/1983

   Top Gear looks at the latest research and development work, including the ECV-3 Energy Conservation Vehicle. Sue Baker reports on two new ideas for handicapped drivers. Frank Page gives his impressions of the latest Ford, the XR4. Chris Goffey finds out more about the new breathalyser regulations at a Warwickshire police station.

   Director:Brian Strachan

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   6.7/10(11 votes)

   #8 - Top Gear Special: Belt Up

   S9:E11/29/1983

   From midnight on 30 January it becomes law for most drivers and front-seat passengers to wear a seat belt. But who is exempt? How are the police going to administer the law? What happens if you are caught not wearing a seat belt? Answering questions from the motoring public are Jackie Stewart long-time advocate of seat belts Dr Murray Mackay, Head of the Accident Research Unit, University of Birmingham and Roger Birch, Chief Constable, Warwickshire Constabulary.

   Director:Phil Franklin

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   6.7/10(11 votes)

   #9 - Episode 4

   S9:E43/16/1983

   Top Gear visits TVR, one of Britain's sports-car manufacturers. Sue Baker joins up with the Autocar road-testers at the Motor Industry Research Association's testing ground. Chris Goffey attends a course on how to avoid being hi-jacked, and Frank Page joins Sue Baker in giving their first impressions of the new Fiat Uno car.

   Director:Brian Strachan

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