List of Top Gear test track Power Lap times

This is the full list of "official" Power Lap times on the Top Gear test track.[1]

Qualifying vehicles edit

Top Gear define a qualifying vehicle as a road-legal production car on road-legal tires that has sufficient ride height to clear a standard speed bump. For these reasons the F1 car (Renault R24) (0:59.0), Aston Martin DBR9 (1:08.6) and Sea Harrier (0:31.2) do not appear.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] Whenever a non-qualifying vehicle is raced, the time is compared to the official power laps but then removed from the board. For example, the Ferrari FXX owned by Michael Schumacher (1:10.7) was taken off the board because it both failed to meet road legal standards and used slick tyres, and the Caparo T1 (1:10.6) was removed because its front wing was too low to drive over a Speed bump.

Time Vehicle Episode
01:11.3 Ferrari SF90 Stradale Series 29, Episode 01
01:12.7 Ferrari 488 Pista Series 27, Episode 01
01:12.8 Dallara Stradale Series 27, Episode 03
01:13.4 Porsche 991 GT2 RS Series 26, Episode 03
01:13.7 McLaren 675LT Series 23, Episode 02
01:13.8 Pagani Huayra Series 19, Episode 01
01:14.3 BAC Mono Series 20, Episode 02
01:15.1 Ariel Atom V8 500 (moist) Series 16, Episode 01
01:15.1 Dodge Viper ACR Series 23, Episode 01
01:15.1 McLaren 600LT Series 27, Episode 01
01:15.7 Audi R8 V10 Plus Series 23, Episode 03
01:15.8 Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 Series 22, Episode 01
01:16.0 Mercedes-AMG GT R (partly damp) Series 24, Episode 06
01:16.0 Ariel Atom 4
01:16.1 Porsche 991 GT3 RS Series 24, Episode 06
01:16.2 McLaren MP4-12C Series 17, Episode 03
01:16.5 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Series 17, Episode 06
01:16.6 Maserati MC20 Series 32, Episode 04
01:16.8 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport Series 15, Episode 05
01:17.1 Gumpert Apollo S Series 11, Episode 06
01:17.3 Ascari A10 Series 10, Episode 09
01:17.5 Mercedes-AMG GTS Series 22, Episode 04
01:17.6 Koenigsegg CCX (with Top Gear Wing) Series 08, Episode 04
01:17.6 Honda NSX (second generation) Series 23, Episode 06
01:17.6 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Series 28, Episode 03
01:17.7 Noble M600 (cold) Series 14, Episode 05
01:17.8 Nissan GT-R (2012) Series 17, Episode 04
01:17.8 Pagani Zonda Roadster F (Clubsport Version) Series 12, Episode 04
01:17.9 Caterham Seven Superlight R500 (cold) Series 12, Episode 06
01:18.3 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Series 12, Episode 04
01:18.4 Pagani Zonda F Series 07, Episode 04
01:18.9 Maserati MC12 Series 06, Episode 02
01:19.0 Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 SuperVeloce Series 13, Episode 02
01:19.0 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series Series 20, Episode 04
01:19.0 Ferrari Enzo Series 05, Episode 02
01:19.1 Ferrari 458 Italia Series 15, Episode 06
01:19.5 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Series 12, Episode 01
01:19.5 Porsche 997 GT2 Series 12, Episode 01
01:19.5 Ariel Atom 2 300 Series 05, Episode 09
01:19.6 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster Series 18, Episode 02
01:19.7 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Series 26, Episode 05
01:19.7 Mercedes AMG E63 S Series 26, Episode 02
01:19.7 Nissan GT-R Series 11, Episode 05
01:19.7 Ferrari 430 Scuderia Series 11, Episode 01
01:19.8 BMW M5 (F90) Series 26, Episode 02
01:19.8 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray (written as Corvette S'ray) Series 22, Episode 05
01:19.8 Ferrari 599 GTO Series 16, Episode 02
01:19.8 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Series 09, Episode 05
01:19.8 Porsche Carrera GT Series 04, Episode 04
01:20.4 Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 (damp) Series 14, Episode 02
01:20.4 Koenigsegg CCX (without Top Gear Wing)[11] Series 08, Episode 01
01:20.7 Ascari KZ1 (damp) Series 07, Episode 01
01:20.8 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera
01:20.9 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Series 04, Episode 02
01:21.0 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series Series 18, Episode 05
01:21.0 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
01:21.2 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT
01:21.22 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Series 10, Episode 03
01:21.4 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Series 24, Episode 02
01:21.5 Aston Martin DB11 Series 24, Episode 03
01:21.5 Tesla Model 3 AWD Performance Series 27, Episode 02
01:21.6 Porsche Cayman GTS Series 22, Episode 05
01:21.6 BMW F80 M3 Series 24, Episode 02
01:21.6 Porsche 718 Cayman S Series 24, Episode 07
01:21.6 Jaguar F-Type R Coupé Series 22, Episode 07
01:21.6 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
01:21.6 Audi R8 V10 (damp) Series 14, Episode 02
01:21.7 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray (damp) Series 31, Episode 03
01:21.7 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive Series 20, Episode 04
01:21.7 Lamborghini Urus Series 29, Episode 03
01:21.9 Ford GT Series 04, Episode 08
01:21.9 Audi RS 6 Avant Series 29, Episode 03
01:22.2 Porsche 997 Turbo Cabriolet Series 15, Episode 04
01:22.3 Caterham Seven 620R (wet) Series 21, Episode 04
01:22.3 Audi R8 V10 Spyder Series 15, Episode 04
01:22.3 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale Series 04, Episode 03
01:22.3 Porsche 996 GT3 RS Series 04, Episode 03
01:22.3 Alpine A110S
01:22.4 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06 Series 08, Episode 02
01:22.5 Audi RS Q8
01:22.5 Noble M15 Series 08, Episode 08
01:22.6 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Series 27, Episode 02
01:22.7 BMW M2 Series 23, Episode 05
01:22.8 Lexus LFA (wet)[12] Series 14, Episode 07
01:22.9 Ferrari F430 F1 Series 06, Episode 08
01:22.9 Porsche 911 Sport Classic Series 15, Episode 02
01:22.9 Alpine A110 Series 25, Episode 06
01:23.0 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series Series 13, Episode 03
01:23.1 Porsche 911 GT3
01:23.1 Maserati Gran Turismo MC Stradale Series 18, Episode 05
01:23.1 KTM X-Bow
01:23.1 Toyota Supra MKV Series 27, Episode 05
01:23.2 Ferrari F430 Spider F1 Series 06, Episode 08
01:23.3 Jaguar XKR-S Series 17, Episode 04
01:23.5 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS (damp)
01:23.7 Lamborghini Murciélago Series 03, Episode 04
01:23.8 Pagani Zonda C12 S 7.3 (partly damp) Series 01, Episode 01
01:23.9 Aston Martin DBS Series 10, Episode 07
01:23.9 Koenigsegg CC8S Series 02, Episode 07
01:24.0 Ariel Atom Series 02, Episode 06
01:24.0 Mercedes AMG S63 Series 24, Episode 03
01:24.2 Porsche Panamera Turbo Series 15, Episode 03
01:24.2 Veritas RS III Series 12, Episode 06
01:24.3 Prodrive P2 (concept) Series 08, Episode 05
01:24.4 Audi R8 (damp) Series 10, Episode 02
01:24.4 Aston Martin Virage Series 17, Episode 02
01:24.6 TVR Sagaris Series 06, Episode 07
01:24.8 Alfa Romeo 4C Series 21, Episode 02
01:24.8 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ-400 (damp) Series 05, Episode 07
01:24.8 TVR Tuscan Mk.II Series 06, Episode 03
01:24.9 Audi TT RS (damp)
01:24.9 Bentley Continental GT Supersports[13] Series 15, Episode 01
01:24.9 Porsche Boxster Spyder Series 15, Episode 02
01:24.9 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Series 15, Episode 03
01:25.0 Noble M12 GTO-3 Series 02, Episode 10
01:25.0 BMW 1 Series M Coupe (damp) Series 17, Episode 01
01:25.0 Caterham R400 Series 02, Episode 06
01:25.1 BMW M135i Series 21, Episode 05
01:25.1 Lotus Exige S Series 08, Episode 03
01:25.1 Zenos E10 S (Mildly moist / Damp) Series 23, Episode 05
01:25.3 Ariel Atom 4 (wet) Series 28, Episode 01
01:25.3 BMW M3 (E90 Saloon) Series 12, Episode 05
01:25.6 Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Series 25, Episode 03
01:25.6 Lexus LC500 Series 25, Episode 03
01:25.7 Lotus Evora (written as Lotus Dress Shop) Series 13, Episode 01
01:25.7 Audi RS4[14] Series 07, Episode 02
01:25.7 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Series 08, Episode 07
01:25.8 Lamborghini Gallardo (wet) Series 03, Episode 04
01:25.9 Morgan Aero 8 GTN Series 05, Episode 05
01:26.0 Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black series Series 11, Episode 02
01:26.0 BMW Z4 M Roadster (E85) Series 08, Episode 04
01:26.0 Noble M400 (Shown on Top Gear Revved Up DVD)
01:26.0 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ320 Series 04, Episode 04
01:26.2 BMW M5 (E60) Series 06, Episode 09
01:26.2 Porsche 911 Carrera S (997) (damp) (written as Porsche Rubbish) Series 10, Episode 02
01:26.2 BMW M8 Competition (very wet) Series 28, Episode 06
01:26.2 Brabus S Biturbo Roadster Series 09, Episode 04
01:26.3 Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst S Series 13, Episode 07
01:26.3 Toyota GR Yaris
01:26.4 Ford Focus RS Mk III Extra Gear
01:26.4 TVR Tuscan 2S
01:26.4 Lotus Exige (mildly moist) Series 04, Episode 01
01:26.5 BMW M3 E92 Competition Pack (moist) Series 16, Episode 05
01:26.5 BMW M3 (E92) Series 10, Episode 10
01:26.7 Porsche Cayman S[15] Series 07, Episode 02
01:26.7 Jaguar XFR (written as Jaaaaag XFR) Series 13, Episode 05
01:26.8 Chevrolet Corvette C6 LS2 Series 04, Episode 10
01:26.8 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (Not Shown on TV)[16] Series 13, Episode 07
01:26.8 Ferrari 575M Maranello GTC Series 05, Episode 04
01:26.8 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport Mk8
01:26.9 Lexus IS-F Series 12, Episode 05
01:26.9 Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG Series 06, Episode 01
01:27.0 Renault Mégane Sport Series 26, Episode 03
01:27.0 KTM X-Bow (Driven by new Stig) Series 18, Episode 06
01:27.0 BMW M5 E39 Series 01, Episode 08
01:27.1 Aston Martin Vanquish S Series 05, Episode 04
01:27.1 Aston Martin DB9 Series 04, Episode 01
01:27.1 HSV Maloo Series 13, Episode 07
01:27.2 Porsche 996 GT3 (very wet) Series 03, Episode 01
01:27.2 Tesla Roadster (mildly moist) Series 12, Episode 07
01:27.3 Spyker C8 Spyder (with hard top) Series 04, Episode 07
01:27.4 Aston Martin DBS (wet) Series 10, Episode 07
01:27.4 Cupra Leon Estate
01:27.5 Audi RS5 (moist) Series 16, Episode 05
01:27.5 Nissan 370Z GT Series 13, Episode 06
01:27.5 TVR T350C Series 02, Episode 10
01:27.5 Eagle Low Drag GT Series 22, Episode 07
01:27.7 Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 (wet) (written as Subaru Cossie) Series 16, Episode 03
01:27.7 Honda Civic Type R (FK2) Series 23, Episode 03
01:27.7 Renault Mégane RenaultSport Cup 265 Series 19, Episode 04
01:27.9 Wiesmann MF 3 Series 06, Episode 03
01:27.9 Chevrolet Camaro SS Series 15, Episode 03
01:28.0 Ford Mustang GT Series 23, Episode 06
01:28.0 Roush Mustang Series 09, Episode 06
01:28.0 BMW M3 CSL (E46) (wet)[17] Series 03, Episode 02
01:28.0 TVR T350C Series 01, Episode 10
01:28.1 Renault Mégane R26.R Series 13, Episode 04
01:28.2 BMW Z4 sDrive35i (E89) Series 13, Episode 06
01:28.2 BMW X5 M (E70) (wet) Series 14, Episode 04
01:28.2 Marcos TSO GT2 Series 07, Episode 05
01:28.2 Lotus Elise Sport 190 Series 02, Episode 06
01:28.2 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Series 11, Episode 02
01:28.22 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-300 Series 11, Episode 02
01:28.3 Vauxhall Astra VXR Series 19, Episode 04
01:28.5 Dodge Viper SRT-10 (very wet) Series 05, Episode 03
01:28.5 BMW 645Ci Series 04, Episode 05
01:28.6 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 (with performance pack) Series 21, Episode 05
01:28.6 MG XPower SV Series 03, Episode 07
01:28.7 Porsche Boxster S Series 05, Episode 07
01:28.9 BMW 330i (self-driving car with Jeremy Clarkson as the passenger) Series 10, Episode 08
01:28.9 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ-300 Series 02, Episode 06
01:28.9 Porsche 997 Carrera S (very wet) Series 05, Episode 01
01:29.0 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Series 04, Episode 09
01:29.0 Lamborghini Murciélago (partly damp) Series 01, Episode 01
01:29.0 Alpina Z8 Roadster Series 02, Episode 03
01:29.2 BMW M5 (F10) (Very Wet) Series 18, Episode 07
01:29.3 Ford Focus RS Mk II Series 13, Episode 04
01:29.4 Subaru Impreza WRX STI WR1 Series 04, Episode 04
01:29.4 Range Rover Sport Series 20, Episode 06
01:29.6 Volkswagen Golf GTI W12-650 Concept Series 10, Episode 01
01:29.6 Ford Focus ST Series 19, Episode 04
01:29.6 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk VII (Sport Mode) Series 20, Episode 03
01:29.9 Zenvo ST1 (very wet) Series 21, Episode 03
01:30.0 Ford Shelby GT500 Series 09, Episode 06
01:30.0 Autodelta Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 3.7 Series 04, Episode 02
01:30.1 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Series 02, Episode 06
01:30.1 Vauxhall Monaro VXR Series 06, Episode 11
01:30.3 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde Series 24, Episode 02
01:30.4 Maserati MC20 (very wet) Series 32, Episode 04
01:30.4 Aston Martin DB7 GT (with full tank of fuel) Series 02, Episode 04
01:30.4 Volkswagen Golf R32 mk.V Series 07, Episode 06
01:30.8 Ariel Nomad Series 23, Episode 01
01:30.8 Ford Focus RS 500 (wet) Series 16, Episode 03
01:30.9 Audi S4 quattro 4.2 Series 02, Episode 02
01:31.0 Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nurburgring (partly snowy) Series 18, Episode 03
01:31.0 Porsche 996 Turbo (wet) Series 02, Episode 05
01:31.2 BMW 760Li (wet) Series 14, Episode 01
01:31.3 Vauxhall VXR8 (wet) Series 10, Episode 08
01:31.3 Vauxhall VX220 Turbo Series 02, Episode 06
01:31.3 Toyota GT86 (partly wet) Series 19, Episode 03
01:31.4 Audi TT Mk.II 2.0T Series 09, Episode 02
01:31.6 Honda NSX Type-R (wet) Series 03, Episode 09
01:31.8 BMW M3 E46 Series 02, Episode 02
01:31.8 BMW 535d (E60) Series 06, Episode 10
01:31.8 Nissan 350Z Series 03, Episode 05
01:31.8 Mazda RX-8 Series 03, Episode 05
01:31.9 BMW 130i (E87) Series 07, Episode 06
01:31.9 Lotus Esprit V8 (cold tyres) Series 01, Episode 10
01:32.0 Vauxhall Astra VXR (Not Shown on TV)
01:32.0 Peugeot RC (wet) Series 01, Episode 07
01:32.0 Mazda RX-8 Series 09, Episode 02
01:32.0 Renaultsport Clio 200 Series 20, Episode 01
01:32.0 Mazda MX-5 Series 22, Episode 07
01:32.1 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG (wet) Series 14, Episode 01
01:32.2 Ford Focus RS Mk I Series 01, Episode 02
01:32.2 Mazda 6 MPS Series 08, Episode 06
01:32.3 Renaultsport Mégane 225 Cup Series 06, Episode 09
01:32.3 Skoda Octavia VRS Estate Mk IV
01:32.5 Lotus Esprit V8 (cold tyres) Series 01, Episode 10
01:32.6 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk VI
01:32.6 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk V Edition 30
01:32.7 Ford Fiesta ST Series 20, Episode 01
01:32.7 Audi TT 3.2 quattro Series 03, Episode 08
01:32.8 Honda Civic Type-R (2004 Facelift) Series 05, Episode 06
01:32.8 Jaguar E-Type (modernised) Series 06, Episode 05
01:32.9 Noble M12 GTO (wet) Series 01, Episode 02
01:32.9 SEAT León Cupra R Series 05, Episode 06
01:32.9 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 Series 05, Episode 07
01:33.0 Audi RS6 (very wet) Series 01, Episode 08
01:33.0 Vauxhall Astra VXR Series 06, Episode 09
01:33.1 Noble M12 GTO (wet) Series 01, Episode 02
01:33.2 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG (owned by Jeremy Clarkson at the time) (very wet) Series 01, Episode 06
01:33.2 Peugeot 208 GTi Series 20, Episode 01
01:33.3 Audi Q7 V12 (wet) Series 14, Episode 04
01:33.3 Toyota Supra Mk4
01:33.3 Volkswagen Golf Mk.IV R32 Series 01, Episode 09
01:33.4 Cadillac CTS-V First Generation (very wet) Series 06, Episode 04
01:33.5 Honda Civic Type-R (FN2-2007) Series 10, Episode 06
01:33.5 SEAT León Cupra MK2
01:33.5 Ford Focus ST (Not Shown on TV)
01:33.7 MG ZT 260 Series 04, Episode 05
01:33.7 Volkswagen Golf Mk.V GTI Series 05, Episode 06
01:33.7 Honda NSX-R (very wet) Series 01, Episode 06
01:33.8 Clio Renault Sport 182 Series 04, Episode 06
01:33.9 Holden Monaro (written as Loser) (wet) Series 03, Episode 06
01:34.0 Renault Mégane 225 Series 05, Episode 06
01:34.0 MG ZR Series 01, Episode 08
01:34.0 Renault Clio 200 Cup (Not Shown on TV)[16] Series 17, Episode 02
01:34.2 MINI Cooper S Works Series 05, Episode 06
01:34.4 Modified Volkswagen Golf GTI MKII
01:34.5 Ford Mondeo ST220 Series 08, Episode 06
01:34.6 Hyundai i30N (very wet) Series 25, Episode 04
01:34.7 Jaguar XKR (melted snow) Series 09, Episode 01
01:34.9 Ford Focus ST (written as Asbo ST) (foggy) Series 07, Episode 03
01:35.0 Nissan 300ZX Series 13, Episode 05
01:35.0 Volvo S60 R Series 02, Episode 09
01:35.2 Ferrari 575M Maranello (very wet) Series 01, Episode 04
01:35.3 Ferrari 208 GTB Turbo (Not Shown on TV)
01:35.3 Vauxhall Vectra VXR Series 08, Episode 06
01:35.4 Renault Avantime (tuned by presenters) (written as Our Car) Series 12, Episode 03
01:35.5 Fiat 500 Abarth Essesse SS Series 12, Episode 02
01:35.5 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG (very wet) Series 01, Episode 08
01:35.6 Alfa Romeo 147 GTA Series 02, Episode 08
01:35.6 Lotus Elise (wet) Series 01, Episode 07
01:35.8 Citroën C4 VTS Series 05, Episode 06
01:35.9 BMW 325i (E93) (wet) Series 16, Episode 04
01:36.2 Aston Martin Vanquish (very wet) Series 01, Episode 04
01:36.2 Renault Clio V6 Sport (very wet, spin before finishline) Series 02, Episode 05
01:36.5 Ford F-150 Hennessey VelociRaptor (wet) Series 22, Episode 06
01:36.5 Honda Civic Type R Series 01, Episode 02
01:36.9 Alfa Romeo Brera 2.2 Series 09, Episode 02
01:37.0 Mercedes-Benz SL500 (Ronnie O'Sullivan's) Series 04, Episode 04
01:37.0 Porsche Boxster (very wet) Series 03, Episode 02
01:37.3 BMW Z4 3.0i (very wet) (E85) Series 03, Episode 02
01:37.4 Honda S2000 (very wet) Series 03, Episode 02
01:37.5 Honda e
01:37.8 Eagle Low Drag GT (very wet) Series 22, Episode 07
01:37.9 Saab 9-5 Aero Series 03, Episode 03
01:38.0 Maserati 4200 GT (very wet) Series 01, Episode 08
01:38.06 Honda Civic Type-R (EP3) Series 01, Episode 02
01:38.2 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (very wet) Series 11, Episode 04
01:39.0 Subaru Impreza WRX (Europe-spec) Series 01, Episode 02
01:39.3 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 (very wet) Series 25, Episode 04
01:39.4 Bowler Wildcat Series 02, Episode 01
01:39.6 Fiat New 500
01:39.7 Dacia Sandero Series 26, Episode 04
01:40.4 Morgan 3 Wheeler (written as Morgan Tricycle) Series 18, Episode 06
01:40.8 Bentley Arnage T (wet) Series 01, Episode 05
01:41.0 Ford Mondeo 2.0i Series 01, Episode 04
01:42.4 Bentley Mulsanne Speed (very wet) Extra Gear
01:42.5 Renault Avantime Series 12, Episode 03
01:43.0 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) Series 01, Episode 04
01:43.2 BMW 318i (E46) Series 01, Episode 04
01:44.0 Overfinch 580 S (very wet) Series 02, Episode 10
01:44.0 Honda Accord Series 01, Episode 04
01:44.4 Suzuki Liana Series 08, Episode 02
01:45.0 Renault Laguna Series 01, Episode 04
01:45.0 Toyota Avensis Series 01, Episode 04
01:45.2 Kia Ceed (melted snow) Series 19, Episode 04
01:45.5 Caterham 7 160 (wet) Series 21, Episode 04
01:46.0 Aston Martin DB5 Series 06, Episode 05
01:46.0 Jaguar X-Type Series 01, Episode 04
01:46.0 Suzuki Liana (Driven by Black Stig) Series 01, Episode 01
01:46.9 Skoda Fabia VRS Series 04, Episode 08
01:47.0 Porsche 911 Turbo (very wet) Series 02, Episode 10
01:48.2 Hawk HF3000 (wet) (Kit car with Alfa Romeo V6 engine – spun twice during timed lap) Series 14, Episode 03
01:48.3 Mini Cooper Series 04, Episode 08
01:49.1 Smart Fortwo Brabus (very wet) Series 24, Episode 04
01:49.2 Renault Twingo GT (very wet) Series 24, Episode 04
01:49.4 Volkswagen Up! TSI (very wet) Series 24, Episode 04
01:50.3 Bentley Meteor 'Spitfire engine in a car' Series 18, Episode 06
02:02.0 Ford Transit World Rally Series 01, Episode 08
02:02.5 Brutus Series 18, Episode 06
02:44.1 Einride
18:37.0 Porsche Pain Au Chocolat (foot pedalled by Richard Hammond) Series 15, Episode 05
unknown Jamie Oliver's VW Campervan (with Jamie cooking in) Series 02, Episode 02
DNF Jaguar XKR-R (spun during the timed lap) Series 02, Episode 04
DNF Lamborghini LM002 (ran out of petrol) Series 03, Episode 04
DNF Porsche 959 (broke down during lap) Series 16, Episode 06
DNF Reliant Robin (rolled on the first corner) Series 15, Episode 02
DNS Ferrari F40 (car did not start; broke down at the start line) Series 16, Episode 06


Non-qualifying vehicles edit

Tested, but subsequently removed from board edit

  1. 0:31.2 – BAE Sea Harrier[18] (Piloted by Lieutenant Nick Arkle RN.[19] Raced against the Saab 9-5 Aero. Took off then flew around track, ended in the air) – Series 3, Episode 3
  2. 0:59.0 – Renault R24 Formula One car[4] (Wet) – Series 5, Episode 8
  3. 1:03.1 – Volkswagen I.D. R – N/A
  4. 1:03.8 – Lotus T125 single seater – Series 17, Episode 6
  5. 1:07.2 – McLaren 720S GT3X – N/A
  6. 1:08.1 – Ferrari FXX-K – Series 24, Episode 1
  7. 1:08.5 – Pagani Zonda R[20] – Series 16, Episode 4
  8. 1:08.6 – Aston Martin DBR9[6] – Series 6, Episode 6
  9. 1:10.6 – Caparo T1[7] – Series 10, Episode 5
  10. 1:10.7 – Ferrari FXX[9] (Driven by Michael Schumacher on slick tyres) – Series 13, Episode 1
  11. 1:13.2 – McLaren MP4-12C GT3 (driven by Stig) on slick tyres – N/A
  12. 1:14.0 – Lamborghini Sesto Elemento – Series 20, Episode 5
  13. 1:14.3 – McLaren 570S GT4 – Driven by Bono Huis – N/A
  14. 1:15.2 – Aston Martin Vulcan (Damp) – Series 23, Episode 4
  15. 1:1?.? – CAP 232 Aerobatic Plane[3] (Piloted by British Aerobatic Champion, Tom Cassells.[21] Raced against the Radical SR3 and was shown crossing the finish line in front, however the time was not shown.) – Series 1, Episode 9
  16. 1:19.1 – Radical SR3 – Series 01, Episode 09
  17. 1:19.8 – Radical SR3 – Series 02, Episode 06
  18. 1:22.6 – Westfield XTR2 – Series 01, Episode 03
  19. 1:23.4 – Ford GT40 – Series 05, Episode 08
  20. 1:27.5 – Audi Quattro A2 B2 (Typ 85Q) – Series 05, Episode 08
  21. 1:28.7 – Audi TT MTM Bimoto (cold tyres) – Series 01, Episode 10
  22. 1:29.4 – AS One – Series 01, Episode 10
  23. 1:30.0 – James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 – Series 30, Episode 02
  24. 1:35.2 – Ford Escort RS1600 – Series 05, Episode 08

Driven to establish times in challenges edit

  1. 1:35.9 – 2010 BMW 325i (E93) (Driven as modern-day equivalent to set target time for the late '80s BMW 325i (E30)s in the '4-seat convertibles for under £2,000' challenge.) (wet, top open)
  2. 1:42.0 – Rover 416 GTI (Hammond's car in the '£100 car' challenge.)
  3. 1:43.0 – Porsche 944 (May's car in the '£1500 Porsche' Challenge.)
  4. 1:44.0 – Porsche 924 (Hammond's car in '£1500 Porsche' Challenge, time not stated, but they did say it was slower than May's 944. Hammond's score on the board stated he scored -9 points in the challenge, meaning he finished 9 seconds over the target time of 1:35.0.)
  5. 1:45.0 – Porsche 928 (Clarkson's car in '£1500 Porsche' Challenge.)
  6. 1:46.0 – Audi 80 1.8E (May's car in '£100 car' challenge.)
  7. 1:48.0 – Volvo 760 GLE V6 (Clarkson's car in '£100 car' challenge.)
  8. 1:48.0 – Vauxhall Astra Diesel Police car (Driven as modern-day equivalent to set target time in 'Budget Police Car' challenge.)
  9. 1:48.0 – 1988 BMW 325i (E30) convertible (Clarkson's car in '4-seat convertibles for under £2,000' challenge, automatic and paving slab in boot. Driven by Clarkson. The engine was severely damaged by the run.)
  10. 1:55.3 – 1987 BMW 325i (E30) convertible (Hammond's car in '4-seat convertibles for under £2,000' challenge, lowered suspension. Driven by Hammond.)
  11. 1:55.4 – 1989 BMW 325i (E30) convertible (May's car in '4-seat convertibles for under £2,000' challenge, standard specification. Driven by May.)
  12. 2:03.0 – Lexus LS400 (May's police car in 'Budget Police Car' Challenge, driven by May.)
  13. 2:08.0 – Fiat Coupé 2.0 20v Turbo (Clarkson's police car in 'Budget Police Car' Challenge, driven by Clarkson.)
  14. 2:15.82 – Volkswagen Tiguan whilst Towing a Caravan (Caravanner's Challenge)
  15. 2:17.0 – Chevy G20 V8 Van (Hammond's ambulance in 'Ambulance Challenge', driven by the Stig. Track was fitted with 3 speed bumps, which the Chevy was able to clear at speed.).
  16. 2:24.0 – Porsche 944 Turbo (Clarkson's ambulance in 'Ambulance Challenge' driven by the Stig. The speed bumps mentioned above slowed down the low-slung Porsche greatly.).
  17. 2:57.0 – JCB Fastrac 8250 (Clarkson's tractor in the 'Tractor' Challenge.)
  18. 3:14.0 – Suzuki Vitara 1.6 JLX (Hammond's police car in 'Budget Police Car' Challenge, driven by Hammond. Hammond left the track to drive through piled cardboard boxes, and increase his "style points". Car broke down after crossing line.)
  19. 3:28.4 – Fendt 930 Vario (May's tractor in the 'Tractor' Challenge.)
  20. 4:49.0 – Case STX Steiger (Hammond's tractor in the 'Tractor' Challenge.)
  21. 12:28.0 – Ford Scorpio Cardinal (May's ambulance in 'Ambulance Challenge' driven by the Stig, includes time for raising and mending powered tailgate).
  22. DNF – Mazda CX-5 whilst towing a caravan (Caravanner's Challenge, Caravan Fell onto its side on the second to last corner, lifting rear wheels of car in the air)

Unofficial laps edit

Independently reported lap times, not in connection with Top Gear series:

  1. 1:05.3 – Nissan ZEOD RC hybrid mode (internal combustion engine and electric motors).[22]
  2. 1:12.6 – McLaren 720S - Series 25
  3. 1:12.8 – Ultima GTR. After Top Gear allegedly refused to drive it because "they thought it couldn't clear a speed bump", Ultima Sports, Ltd. drove the car from Surrey to the track and set the time, verified by Plans Motorsport.[23]
  4. 1:13.2 – McLaren P1 tested by Motor Trend 2014
  5. 1:13.6 – Nissan ZEOD RC pure-electric vehicle mode.[22]
  6. 1:14.2 – Ferrari LaFerrari. Set on 12 June 2015 in damp conditions by Jason Plato as part of television programme TFI Friday's twentieth-anniversary show
  7. 1:32.0 – Fiat Multipla - Set in 2019 by Stig (according to the video) driving the modified and engine-tuned Fiat Multipla "Multipla AMG" (151.8 hp - 336Nm - 1236 kg) from Vilebrequin's YouTube Channel (French).[24]

Time adjustments edit

Sometimes an additional term is written next to the time (such as Hot). This indicates that The Stig and the Top Gear team consider that the prevalent weather conditions have affected the lap time or car's performance. The time on the board is not changed: e.g. 1:50 MM (Mildly Moist) is deemed to be equivalent to 1:48 on a normal dry track. The following list describes how many seconds it costs a car or gives a car an advantage. These adjustments are also not applicable to Formula 1 drivers.

Term Conditions Adjustment
HOT/COLD Track surface or car performance affected by high/low temperature or humidity −1 second
Mildly moist (MM) / Damp (D) Track surface slightly damp with some dry patches after light rain or drizzle −2 seconds
Moist (M) Track surface slightly wet due to shower of rain −3 seconds
Wet (W) / Melted snow (MS) Track surface wet due to light rain or melted snow −4 seconds
Very wet (VW) Track surface very wet (with large puddles) due to heavy rain −6 seconds

References edit

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  3. ^ a b "Series 1 episode 9". Top Gear. Series 1. Episode 9. 22 December 2002. BBC Two. Richard Hammond: "We specify everything that goes on our board here has to be road legal."
  4. ^ a b "Series 5 episode 1". Top Gear. Series 5. Episode 8. 19 December 2004. BBC Two. Jeremy Clarkson: "The thing is though, this is only for cars with ashtrays and noses that you can get over the... uh, speed bumps, it's only for road cars."
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  9. ^ a b "Series 13 episode 2". Top Gear. Series 13. Episode 2. 28 June 2009. BBC Two. Jeremy Clarkson: "We subsequently discovered he was doing that on slick tyres. Now we have rules on this Power Board here, ok? You can't use slicks, so this time is coming off."
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  11. ^ "Top Gear". Series 8. Episode 4. 28 May 2006. BBC 2. Jeremy Clarkson: "This, 1:20.4, the old Koenigsegg lap, we don't need it anymore."
  12. ^ "Top Gear". Series 14. Episode 7. 3 January 2010. BBC 2. Richard Hammond: "Critically, I want to write on there it's wet, very wet." Top Gear website lists conditions as "w" (wet).
  13. ^ The latter half of original video shown on TV was replaced by a "car football" match clip, as to parody the incident of ITV1 HD during the 2010 FIFA World Cup
  14. ^ "Top Gear". Series 7. Episode 2. 20 November 2005. BBC 2. Jeremy Clarkson: "You know we put it around the track this morning, with the Stig driving it, OK, 1:25-point-something." – Actual lap not shown. Also Clarkson said that the RS4 is "more than a second quicker than the Cayman [S]", so the RS4 is at least 1:25.7 around the track.
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  17. ^ "Top Gear". Series 3. Episode 2. 2 November 2003. BBC 2. Jeremy Clarkson: "Bear in mind Stig did that on the CSLs ludicrous tyres, near slicks, in the damp, so we'll call that a wet lap."
  18. ^ "Top Gear". Series 3. Episode 3. 9 November 2003. BBC 2. BAE Sea Harrier. James May: "The pilot did go a bit wide in some of the corners, didn't he?" Jeremy Clarkson: "He did say, with a Harrier, it would be possible to actually follow the confines of the track and it would still be faster than the car. But we said no no no, go for it."
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