Budget Supercars Part 1 | Top Gear | BBC

Introduction

In this episode, the hosts are given £10,000 each to buy a mid-engine Italian supercar and take it to Bristol for a series of challenges.

Buying Supercars

• Car magazines have ads for supercars that cost less than a two-year-old Mondeo.

• The hosts were given £10,000 each to buy a mid-engine Italian supercar.

• The hosts meet up in Bristol with their cars.

Cars Bought by Hosts

• Jeremy bought a Maserati Merak for £7,000.

• Richard bought a 1979 Ferrari 308 GT4 for £10,000.

• James arrives with an AA truck which he claims is his Lamborghini Urraco.

Challenges Ahead

• The hosts are given the challenge to drive from Bristol to Spearmint Rhino in Slough along the M4 corridor on the wiggly road. Points will be lost for unforeseen stoppages and there will be challenges along the way.

The Merak SS

In this section, the presenters discuss the rarity of a particular car model, the Merak SS.

The Merak SS

• The Merak SS is a rare car model.

• Despite being heavy and driving through stop-start traffic, the car does not overheat.

• No mechanical maladies are reported as they leave Bristol.

Lamborghini or Kit Car?

In this section, the presenters encounter a Lamborghini on their journey.

Encounter with a Lamborghini

• A Lamborghini is spotted on the road emitting smoke from its back.

• One presenter mistakes it for a kit car before realizing it's actually a Lamborghini.

Ferrari Badge Controversy

In this section, one presenter expresses disbelief at another presenter's claim that his car is not a Ferrari.

Ferrari Badge Controversy

• One presenter cannot believe that another presenter claims his car is not a Ferrari despite having a Ferrari badge on it.

• The car was named after Enzo Ferrari's son and built to fit Enzo himself.

Driving to Castle Combe Racing Circuit

In this section, two presenters head towards their first challenge at Castle Combe Racing Circuit while discussing their cars' capabilities.

Driving to Castle Combe Racing Circuit

• The presenters are driving to Castle Combe Racing Circuit.

• One presenter is driving a Maserati and is confident about the challenge ahead.

• They arrive at the racing circuit.

Hammond's Nervousness

In this section, one presenter reveals that his car has a secret issue while another presenter expresses confidence in his car's performance.

Hammond's Nervousness

• One presenter is feeling confident about his car's performance at the racing circuit.

• Another presenter reveals that his car has a rusted subframe, which could be problematic during the challenge.