Fifth Gear Full Episode – Series 9 Episode 10 – Video

In this full episode of Fifth Gear (originally broadcast July 3rd 2006), Vicki tries Rallycross, there’s a BMW 130i M and Golf R32 shootout and Tim Lovejoy takes Dirty Pretty Things out in a mini.

2006 BMW 130i M Specs:

• On the road price: £26,355
• Engine capacity: 6cyl in-line/2,996cc
• Peak power: 261/6,600 bhp/rpm
• Peak torque: 315/2,750 Nm/rpm

• Transmission: 6-spd man/rwd
• Kerbweight: 1,450kg
• 0-60 claimed/actual: 6.0/6.0 secs
• 60-0/top speed: 37.3m/155mph

 

2006 Volkswagen R32 Specs:

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 3-door coupe

ESTIMATED BASE PRICE:$30,000

ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 24-valve V-6, iron block and aluminum head, port fuel injection

Displacement: 195 cu in, 3189cc
Power (SAE net): 250 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 236 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual with automated shifting and clutch

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 101.5 inLength: 167.2 in
Width: 69.3 in Height:57.7 in
Curb weight: 3600 lb

PERFORMANCE RATINGS ( C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 5.8 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.5 sec
Top speed (governor limited): 155 mph

PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY ( C/D EST):
EPA city driving: 21 mpg
EPA highway driving: 27 mpg