Top Gear Australia (2008)

Episode Overview

In true Australian spirit, the guys dive into the longstanding rivalry that has split the nation—Holden or Ford? Charlie and Steve take the HSV Clubsport and Ford FPV F6 to Wakefield Park for an epic showdown to determine the ultimate victor. Meanwhile, Top Gear Australia makes headlines by shutting down the Kalgoorlie Super Pit, the country’s largest open-pit gold mine, to take on a grueling ute challenge. Charlie, Warren, and Steve race against time—and The Stig—in their respective utes. After narrowly escaping danger in the previous episode, Warren “Why does it feel like I nearly die every episode?” Brown persuades Steve to transform a Smart Car into a budget hearse for under $200. As they load a coffin for a test drive, Charlie opts for a thrilling experience in the sleek Ford GT Supercar. This episode features Australian actor Steve Bisley (Mad Max, Water Rats) as the studio guest,