Top Gear Series 18

Episode 18x01 - 2012.01.29   [BBC Link]

  • Challenge: What to choose instead of a Ferrari 458
    • McLaren MP4-12C
    • Lamborghini Aventador
    • Noble M600
  • Car news:
    • Failing the driving theory test 92 times
    • Alfa Romeo 4C
    • Maserati Kubang 4x4 SUV
    • What you could not do while driving a car
  • Celebrity guest: will.i.am

Episode 18x02 - 2012.02.05   [BBC Link]

  • NASCAR with Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Juan Pablo Montoya and Kyle Petty
  • Car news:
    • Institute of Advanced Motorists: Drive and Survive
    • 2013 Dodge Viper preview
    • Prius Camper Van
    • Renault Fluence Z.E.
  • Mercedes SLS Roadster
  • Celebrity guest: Matt LeBlanc
  • Emerging car industry in Beijing, China

Episode 18x03 - 2012.02.12   [BBC Link]

  • Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nürburgring Edition vs Fiat Panda
  • Car news:
    • Morgan Plus 8 (+8)
    • Toyota GT 86
    • Dacia Lodgy
    • Land Rover Evoq Convertible (300hp)
    • Ford Mondeo (US: "Fusion")
  • Filming a car chase scene for "The Sweeney" (with Ray Winstone and Plan B.): Jaguar XFR vs Ford Focus ST
  • Celebrity guest: Ryan Reynolds

Episode 18x04 - 2012.02.19   [BBC Link]

  • Fisker Karma EC vs 1928 Bentley Vanden Plas LeMans Tourer (with AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson)
  • Car news:
    • Cadillac Ciel
    • Ferrari 599XX with 200'000£ spoiler
    • Porsche 991 911
  • Ferrari FF vs Bentley Continental GT, in Arjeplogs (Sweden)
  • Celebrity guest: Michael Fassbender
  • Off-road Mobility Scooters challenge against three wounded soldiers

Episode 18x05 - 2012.02.26   [BBC Link]

  • Skoda Fabia Super2000 vs jet-powered flying man
  • Car news:
    • Mini Clubvan
    • France: requires a breathalizer kit onboard
    • Road safety campains
  • Maserati Gran Turismo MC Stradale vs Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 Black Series
  • Celebrity guest: Matt Smith
  • Final tribute to Saab Automobile

Episode 18x06 - 2012.03.04   [BBC Link]

  • KTM X-Bow vs Morgan 3Wheeler vs Caterham R500 Superlight
  • Car news:
    • Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
    • Citroën DS4R
    • Renault Megane 265 RS
    • Audi cars blocking the view all over the world
  • Battle Of Britain revived:
    • Brutus (47 liter BMW V12 aircraft engine, used in Heinkel HE-111 bomber)
    • Petersen Meteor Bentley (27 liter V12 from a Spitfire fighter plane)
  • Celebrity guest: Alex James

Episode 18x07 - 2012.03.11   [BBC Link]

  • BMW M5 F10
  • Car news:
    • Lamborghini Aventador J Concept
    • SatNav systems misleading you
    • Bentley EXP 9 F Concept
    • Police car sirens are too loud
  • Chris Evans' Ferrari garage, especially the Ferrari 250 GT California (£5.6 million)
  • Celebrity guest: Kimi Räikkönen
  • Celebrity guest: Slash
  • Challenge: Motor racing is cheaper than playing Golf?
    • BMW 328i (E36)
    • Citroën Saxo VTS
    • Toyota MR2