In this fan-favorite special, Clarkson, Hammond, and May travel the length of Vietnam on motorcycles—a challenge for Clarkson, who disliked bikes . It holds a high 9.2/10 rating on IMDb.
The Stig finally takes the Veyron around the test track for a timed lap.
Series 12 of , aired on BBC Two between November 2 and December 28, 2008, is widely regarded as one of the show's strongest periods . It consists of seven standard episodes and a feature-length special. Key Episodes & Challenges Top Gear (UK) - Season 12
A "sensible" road test that famously included a beach landing with the Royal Marines . Series Data Overview Original Run Nov 2 – Dec 28, 2008 Number of Episodes 7 + 1 Special Presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May Star in a Reasonably Priced Car
Guests included Will Young, Mark Wahlberg, and Harry Enfield In this fan-favorite special, Clarkson, Hammond, and May
The trio buys second-hand HGVs for under £5,000 to see how difficult it is to be a trucker .
A race from Basel, Switzerland, to Blackpool, England, on a single tank of fuel. The winner earned the right to turn on the Blackpool Illuminations . Series 12 of , aired on BBC Two
A controversial review where Clarkson questioned the practicality and range of electric vehicles , leading to a libel suit from Tesla.