Extra Gear - Episode 3

Summary

Can't get enough of Top Gear's encounter with the Hoonicorn? We've got some exclusive extras, presented by Rory Reid and Chris Harris.
Chris gives us his unfiltered view on the AMG GTS as he tears it round the track.
Rory reveals behind the scenes of his Hot Hatches film.
Comedian Zoe Lyons visits the studio to get candid about her personal car history.

Live Reporting

Hugo Pettitt

If you were too slow...published at 21:31
We hope you sped over quick enough from BBC Two to BBC Three for #ExtraGear...
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But if you were that little bit too slow, don't panic! You can watch back here...
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Rory and Chris reveal some exclusive extra Hoonicorn scenes from the main show.
Good night! #ExtraGear
Super driftpublished at 21:26
#ExtraGear
Rory Reid
Presenter
Do you want to watch Rory drift his Ford Focus RS round the track? Here's an exclusive deleted clip from the show...
Car sick?published at 21:24
Chris Harris
Presenter
Why do passengers sometimes feel sick in cars, but the drivers do not?
Chris Harris reveals all...
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Chris Harris reveals why passengers sometimes feel sick in cars and the drivers do not.
Vomit cometpublished at 21:23
Sabine Schmitz
Last time Chris braved a lap with Sabine, he threw up. Will he keep it together this time?
Or will it just be further confirmation that Sabine Schmitz deserves Rory's nickname for her; The Queen of the Vomit Comet...
NEWS: Driving lessons for Premiere League footballerspublished at 21:19
Driving courses are being introduced to teach young Premiere League footballers how to drive their new supercars safely. Watch what Chris and Rory think below...
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Chris and Rory talk about teaching Premiere League footballers how to drive their supercar
Here's some examples of why this course might have been considered a good idea...
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Lamborghini Huracán - Crashed 18th January 2016 - West Ham United's Diafra Sakho
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Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano - Crashed January 2009 - Christiano Ronaldo
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Audi R8 - Crashed August 2010 - A.C. Milan's Mario Balotelli
Do you think it's a good idea? Post your thoughts using #ExtraGear
NEWS: China's new bus systempublished at 21:18
A Beijing company has revealed plans of their answer to the city's traffic problem. The "straddling bus" will glide over grid-locked cars at speeds of up to 60km per hour.
Image source, ImagineChina/REX/Shutterstock
Vehicles that are less than two metres high will also be able to drive freely underneath the elevated bus, even when it is stationary.
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Chris Harris and Rory Reid discuss China’s new bus system.
Do you agree with Chris that this is terrifying?
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NEWS: Nissan GT-R Nismopublished at 21:17
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Nissan have revealed a new GT-R Nismo updated with carbon-fibre parts, providing more downforce than ever.
Stats
- Carbon fibre parts
- 0-62mph in 2.5s
- Up to 200mph
- 3.80lire twin-turbo V6
- 592bhp at 6,800rpm
- Six-speed dual-clutch auto gearbox
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Chris and Rory discuss the new Nissan GT-R Nismo with carbon-fibre parts.
What do you think of the new Nissan GT-R Nismo? Post your thoughts using #ExtraGear
Top Gear behind-the-scenespublished at 21:16
Rory Reid
Presenter
Would you love to know how the remarkable Top Gear films are made? Here's Rory Reid showing you just that...
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Rory Reid shows us how a Top Gear film comes together.
Quality as alwayspublished at 21:14
Are you watching and loving the show also?
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Rory's audition tapepublished at 21:12
Rory Reid
Presenter
What did you think of Rory on Top Gear this evening? We thought both Chris and Rory were brilliant.
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The "German muscle car" in actionpublished at 21:10
Chris Harris
Presenter
Remember Chris showing us the Mercedes-AMG GTS? Here's what happened when he took it for a lap around the track...
More Mustang Hoonicorn?published at 21:08
Matt LeBlanc
Presenter
Did you enjoy Ken Block's insane Hoonicorn on Top Gear tonight?
Here's an exclusive extended film from when Ken took Matt LeBlanc for a spin around the yard...
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Ken Block shows Matt LeBlanc his insane 845-hp AWD Mustang “Hoonicorn”.
It's very fast and it's very German...published at 21:06
Chris Harris
Presenter
What is Chris driving this week?
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Chris Harris reveals his ride this week. CLUE: It’s very fast and it’s very German…
Let's talk numberspublished at 21:05
Chris and Rory compare the Ford Focus RS and Ferrari’s F12tdf.
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Chris and Rory compare the Ford Focus RS and Ferrari’s F12tdf.
Ford Focus RS
- £30,000 RRP
- Resale value approx. £32,000
- 0-60mph in 4.7s
- 6-speed manual gearbox
- 4-wheel drive
- Drift button
Image source, BBC Top Gear
Ferrari’s F12tdf
- £370,000 RRP
- Resale value approx. £700,000
- 0-60mph in 2.9s
- 769bhp at 8,500rpm
- 230kg of downforce
- 7-speed dual clutch
Image source, BBC Top Gear
What would you prefer to drive? #ExtraGear
Who can't be trusted with expensive cars?published at 21:04
Chris Harris
Presenter
Rory shows us an exclusive clip of Chris Harris from their debut Top Gear appearance. Rory thinks Chris can’t be trusted in expensive cars…
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Rory shows us an exclusive clip of Chris Harris from their debut Top Gear appearance.
Good evening and welcome to Extra Gear!published at 21:00
From 9.00pm you will be able to stream the latest #ExtraGear episode at the top of this page. Just click the live coverage tab.
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This week we'll be bringing you:
- Exclusive deleted scenes from the main Top Gear show
- More incredible Hoonicorn action
- Chris Harris's unfiltered view on the Mercedes-AMG GT S
- Top Gear behind-the-sceneswith Rory Reid
- This week's Extra Gear news
- Joining us in the studio is comedian Zoe Lyons
Post your thoughts on tonight's show using #ExtraGear