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Series 4 of ''[[Top Gear (2002 TV series)|Top Gear]]'', a British motoring magazine and [[factual television]] programme, was broadcast in the United Kingdom on [[BBC Two]] during 2004, consisting of ten episodes between 9 May and 1 August;<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.topgearbox.com/cars/entertainment/top-gear/episode-guides/series-4/|title=Top Gear Series 4|publisher=topgearbox.com|date=1 May 2005}}</ref> a compilation episode featuring the best moments of the series, titled "Best of Top Gear", was aired on 8 August.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1N5biAbjzL8 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/1N5biAbjzL8 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Top Gear - Stars In Fast Cars - Sports Relief (2005)|publisher=youtube.com|date=16 November 2016}}{{cbignore}}</ref> This series saw the introduction of elements that would become a key part of the programme's formats, including races and special motoring budget challenges.
The fourth series of ''[[Top Gear (2002 TV series)|Top Gear]]'' aired during 2004 and ran for 10 episodes, beginning on 9 May and concluding on 1 August. A [[Sport Relief]] charity special, titled "Stars In Fast Cars", was aired on 1 August after the series ended and later spawned its own spin-off, while a "Best Of Top Gear" special for Series 4 was subsequently aired a week later on 8 August.

This series' highlights included a fuel endurance test between London and Edinburgh, the first major race between a car and public transport, and the presenters conducting their first budget car challenge. After the series concluded, a special edition for [[Sport Relief]], titled "Stars in Fast Cars", was aired on 1 August, which later spawned a spin-off series for the [[BBC]].


==Episodes==
==Episodes==
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| EpisodeNumber = 30
| EpisodeNumber = 30
| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| Aux1 = [[Lotus Exige]] • [[Rover CityRover]] • [[Aston Martin DB9]]
| Aux1 = [[Lotus Exige]] • [[Rover CityRover]] • [[Aston Martin DB9]]
| Aux2 = Epic race: [[Aston Martin DB9]] vs. [[TGV]] and [[Eurostar]] French fast trains – Surrey to [[Monte Carlo]] • [[Boeing AH-64 Apache|Apache]] Gunship helicopter vs. Lotus Exige – can the helicopter get missile lock?
| Aux2 = Epic race: [[Aston Martin DB9]] vs. [[Eurostar]] and [[TGV]] fast trains – Surrey to [[Monte Carlo]] • [[AgustaWestland Apache|Apache]] Gunship helicopter vs. Lotus Exige – can the helicopter get missile lock?
| Aux3 = [[Fay Ripley]]
| Aux3 = [[Fay Ripley]]
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|5|9|df=y}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|5|9|df=y}}
| Viewers = 3.28
| Viewers = 3.28
| ShortSummary = The presenters find out whether the train or the car is fastest at getting from point A to point B - Hammond and May travel to [[Monte Carlo]] onboard the [[Eurostar]] and the [[TGV]], while Clarkson tries to beat them in the [[Aston Martin DB9]]. Meanwhile, Clarkson sees if he can evade [[missile lock-on]] from an [[Westland WAH-64 Apache|WAH-64D Apache]] attack helicopter while in a super-lightweight [[Lotus Exige]], May goes undercover at a Rover dealer to see if Rover's refusal to let them review the [[Rover CityRover|CityRover]] was because it would be found to be rubbish, and [[Fay Ripley]] steps in to the Liana to set a lap time on a mildly moist track.
| ShortSummary = The presenters conduct a race to [[Monte Carlo]], with Hammond and May travelling via the [[Eurostar]] and the [[TGV]], and Clarkson racing against them in the [[Aston Martin DB9]]. Meanwhile, Clarkson sees if the super-lightweight [[Lotus Exige]] can evade [[missile lock-on]] from an [[Westland WAH-64 Apache|Apache]] attack helicopter, and May goes undercover to see how rubbish the [[Rover CityRover|CityRover]] is. Finally, [[Fay Ripley]] steps in the [[Suzuki Aerio|Suzuki Liana]] to set a lap time on a mildly moist track.
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| EpisodeNumber = 31
| EpisodeNumber = 31
| EpisodeNumber2 = 2
| EpisodeNumber2 = 2
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|5|16|df=y}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|5|16|df=y}}
| Viewers = 3.31
| Viewers = 3.31
| ShortSummary = Clarkson finds out how good the [[Alfa Romeo 166]] V6 Selespeed is in [[West Yorkshire]], compares the [[Volvo XC90]] with the [[Land Rover Discovery]] and looks at an interesting fusion in the [[Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren]]. Meanwhile May reviews the 2004 [[Thunderbirds (2004 film)|Thunderbirds]] movie version of ''FAB 1'', [[Lady Penelope]]'s pink [[Rolls-Royce (car)|Rolls Royce]] custom, to see how realistic it is to drive it on the road, while Hammond reviews the Cadillac Escalade in an orthodox way and finds out if a [[nun]] can drive a [[monster truck]]. Elsewhere, hypnotist [[Paul McKenna]] has a go in the Liana before causing mischief for one of the presenters by hypnotising them into thinking they have forgotten how to drive a car.
| ShortSummary = Clarkson reviews the [[Alfa Romeo 166]] and the [[Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren]], while assessing how the [[Volvo XC90]] compares with the [[Land Rover Discovery]]. Meanwhile, May takes a drive in the 2004 [[Thunderbirds (2004 film)|Thunderbirds]] movie version of ''FAB 1'' to see how it fares on the road, and a [[nun]] attempts to prove they can drive a [[monster truck]]. Finally, hypnotist [[Paul McKenna]] has a go in the Liana before causing mischief for one of the presenters.
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| EpisodeNumber = 32
| EpisodeNumber = 32
| EpisodeNumber2 = 3
| EpisodeNumber2 = 3
| Aux1 = [[Porsche 911 GT3#996 GT3 RS|Porsche 911 GT3 RS]] • [[Ferrari 360#Challenge Stradale|Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale]] • [[Dodge Charger (B-body)#1968|1968 Dodge Charger 440 R/T]]
| Aux1 = [[Porsche 911 GT3#996.2 GT3 RS|Porsche 911 GT3 RS]] • [[Ferrari 360#Challenge Stradale|Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale]] • [[Dodge Charger (B-body)#1968|Dodge Charger R/T]]
| Aux2 = £100 car challenge.
| Aux2 = £100 car challenge.
<small>([[Volvo 700 Series#Volvo 760|Volvo 760]] • [[Audi 80#B3/Typ 89 (1986–91)|Audi 80]] • [[Rover 400 / 45#Rover 400 (R8, 1990–95)|Rover 416GTi]])</small>
<small>([[Volvo 700 Series#Volvo 760|Volvo 760]] • [[Audi 80#B3/Typ 89 (1986–91)|Audi 80]] • [[Rover 400 / 45#Rover 400 (R8, 1990–95)|Rover 416GTi]])</small>
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|5|23|df=y}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|5|23|df=y}}
| Viewers = 3.36
| Viewers = 3.36
| ShortSummary = The presenters each buy a road-legal car for less than £100 and put them through their paces at the track to see who got the better deal - Clarkson sees if his [[Volvo 700 Series#760|Volvo 760]] is best despite the miles on its clock, Hammond hopes his quick but otherwise derided [[Rover 400 Series|Rover 416GTi]] can beat the others, and May wonders if his [[Audi 80#Audi 80 .28B3.29 .281986.E2.80.9391.29|Audi 80 1.8E]] will win regardless of its suspected crash history. Meanwhile, Hammond reviews the 1968 [[Dodge Charger (B-body)|Dodge Charger]] 440 R/T, and Clarkson sees whether the [[Porsche 911 GT3|Porsche 996 GT3 RS]] is a good car for a track day against a [[Ferrari 360#Challenge Stradale|Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale]]. Celebrity supermodel [[Jordan (model)|Jordan]] is the latest star to head out onto the track in the reasonably priced car.
| ShortSummary = The presenters each buy a road-legal car for less than £100 - a [[Volvo 700 Series#760|Volvo 760]], a [[Rover 400 Series|Rover 416GTi]] and a [[Audi 80#Audi 80 .28B3.29 .281986.E2.80.9391.29|Audi 80 1.8E]] - and put them through their paces with a series of challenges to see who got the better deal. Meanwhile, Hammond reviews the 1968 [[Dodge Charger (B-body)|Dodge Charger]] 440 R/T, and Clarkson tries out the [[Porsche 911 GT3|Porsche 996 GT3 RS]] against the [[Ferrari 360#Challenge Stradale|Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale]] with a track day. Finally, supermodel [[Katie Price|Jordan]] is the latest star in the Liana to do a lap.
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| EpisodeNumber = 33
| EpisodeNumber = 33
| EpisodeNumber2 = 4
| EpisodeNumber2 = 4
| Aux1 = [[Porsche Carrera GT]] • [[Audi A8#Second generation (D3, Typ 4E; 2002–2009)|Audi A8 4.0 TDI]] • [[Ford Ka#StreetKa and SportKa|Ford SportKa]]
| Aux1 = [[Porsche Carrera GT]] • [[Audi A8#D3 (Typ 4E; 2002–2009)|Audi A8 4.0 TDI]] • [[Ford Ka#StreetKa and SportKa|Ford SportKa]]
| Aux2 = 'Car darts' • [[Audi A8#Second generation (D3, Typ 4E; 2002–2009)|Audi A8]] [[List_of_discontinued_Volkswagen_Group_diesel_engines#4.0_V8_32v_TDI_CR_202kW|4.0 TDI]] endurance challenge (London to Edinburgh and back on one tank) • Ford SportKa vs. [[racing pigeon]]s • [[Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution#Evolution VIII|Evo]] vs. [[Subaru Impreza WRX STI#WR1 (2004)|STi]] battle revised
| Aux2 = 'Car darts' • [[Audi A8#D3 (Typ 4E; 2002–2009)|Audi A8]] [[List of discontinued Volkswagen Group diesel engines#4.0 (Technically – 3.9 L) V8 32v TDI CR 202kW|4.0 TDI]] endurance challenge (London to Edinburgh and back on one tank) • Ford SportKa vs. [[racing pigeon]]s • [[Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution#Evolution VIII|Evo]] vs. [[Subaru Impreza WRX STI#WR1 (2004)|STi]] battle revised
| Aux3 = [[Ronnie O'Sullivan]]
| Aux3 = [[Ronnie O'Sullivan]]
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|5|30|df=y}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|5|30|df=y}}
| Viewers = 3.24
| Viewers = 3.24
| ShortSummary = Clarkson sees if a [[V8 engine|V8]] [[List_of_discontinued_Volkswagen_Group_diesel_engines#4.0_V8_32v_TDI_CR_202kW|diesel engine]] equipped [[Audi A8]] can drive from [[London]] to [[Edinburgh]] and back on one tankful of fuel, to see if Audi's claims of good overall economy in their large, powerful executive car holds any truth to it, before stepping into the [[Porsche Carrera GT]] and looking at it from a "German point of view". Meanwhile, May sees if the [[Ford Ka#StreetKa and SportKa|Ford SportKa]]'s satellite navigation system can beat a flock of racing pigeons by having a race between the two, before competing with Hammond in a game of "car darts". Elsewhere, there is a look at the revised versions of the Impreza and the Evo - the [[Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution|Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ320]] and the [[Subaru Impreza|Subaru Impreza STI WRX WR1]] - while snooker player [[Ronnie O'Sullivan]] hopes to be fast with the Liana when he takes hold of it.
| ShortSummary = Clarkson sees if a [[Audi A8#D3 (Typ 4E; 2002–2009)|Audi A8]] [[List of discontinued Volkswagen Group diesel engines#4.0 (Technically – 3.9 L) V8 32v TDI CR 202kW|4.0 TDI]] can do a drive from [[London]] to [[Edinburgh]] and back on one tankful of fuel. Meanwhile, there is a race between the [[Ford Ka#StreetKa and SportKa|Ford SportKa]] and a flock of racing pigeons, a review of the [[Porsche Carrera GT]], the [[Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution|Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ320]] and the [[Subaru Impreza|Subaru Impreza STI WRX WR1]], and a game of "car darts" between Hammond and May. Finally, snooker player [[Ronnie O'Sullivan]] does a lap in the Liana.
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| EpisodeNumber = 34
| EpisodeNumber = 34
| EpisodeNumber2 = 5
| EpisodeNumber2 = 5
| Aux1 = [[MG ZT|MG ZT 260]] • Hatchbacks: <small>([[Vauxhall Astra#Vauxhall Astra Mark 5|Vauxhall Astra]] • [[Mazda3#First generation|Mazda3]] • [[Volkswagen Golf#Golf Mk5 (A5/Typ 1K, 2003–2009)|Volkswagen Golf]])</small>
| Aux1 = [[MG ZT|MG ZT 260]] • Hatchbacks: <small>([[Vauxhall Astra#Vauxhall Astra Mark 5|Vauxhall Astra]] • [[Mazda3#First generation (BK; 2003)|Mazda3]] • [[Volkswagen Golf#Fifth generation (Mk5/A5, Typ 1K; 2003)|Volkswagen Golf]])</small>
| Aux2 = Shootout: Performance sport coupes <small>([[Jaguar XK (X100)#XKR 4.2-S|Jaguar XK-R]] • [[BMW 6 Series (E63)|BMW 645Ci]] • [[Porsche 996|Porsche 911 Carrera 2]])</small> on the [[Pendine Sands]] • [[Volkswagen Golf#Golf Mk5 (A5/Typ 1K, 2003–2009)|Volkswagen Golf]] gets electrocuted
| Aux2 = Shootout: Performance sport coupes <small>([[Jaguar XK (X100)#XKR 4.2-S|Jaguar XK-R]] • [[BMW 6 Series (E63)|BMW 645Ci]] • [[Porsche 996|Porsche 911 Carrera 2]])</small> on the [[Pendine Sands]] • [[Volkswagen Golf#Fifth generation (Mk5/A5, Typ 1K; 2003)|Volkswagen Golf]] gets electrocuted
| Aux3 = [[Johnny Vaughan]] • [[Denise van Outen]]
| Aux3 = [[Johnny Vaughan]] • [[Denise van Outen]]
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|6|6|df=y}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|6|6|df=y}}
| Viewers = 3.39
| Viewers = 3.39
| ShortSummary = The trio take to [[Pendine Sands]] to test out low grip, but high RWD power, of the [[BMW 6-Series|BMW 645Ci]], [[Jaguar XK|Jaguar XK-R]] and [[Porsche 996|Porsche 996 Carrera 2]]. Meanwhile, Hammond compares the [[Vauxhall Astra]], the [[Mazda 3]], and the [[Volkswagen Golf]] and sees how safe it is to sit in a car when it is struck by lightning, while Clarkson reviews an up-rated version of the MG saloon - the [[MG ZT|MG ZT 260]]. [[Johnny Vaughan]] is driving in the Liana this time, with [[Denise Van Outen]] tagging along.
| ShortSummary = The trio head to [[Pendine Sands]] to conduct a comparison challenge between the [[BMW 6-Series|BMW 645Ci]], the [[Jaguar XK|Jaguar XK-R]], and the [[Porsche 996|Porsche 996 Carrera 2]]. Meanwhile, Hammond sees how a safe a car if it is struck by lightning, and there are reviews of the [[Vauxhall Astra]], the [[Mazda 3]], and the [[MG ZT|MG ZT 260]]. Finally, [[Johnny Vaughan]] is driving in the Liana this time, with [[Denise Van Outen]] tagging along.
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| EpisodeNumber = 35
| EpisodeNumber = 35
| EpisodeNumber2 = 6
| EpisodeNumber2 = 6
| Aux1 = [[Renault Clio Renault Sport#Clio II RS (182)|Renault Clio RenaultSport]] • [[Jaguar XJS#1980s|Jaguar XJS]] • [[Cadillac CTS#First generation (2003–2007)|Cadillac CTS]] • [[Nissan Cube#Second generation|Nissan Cube]]
| Aux1 = [[Renault Clio Renault Sport#Clio II RS (182)|Renault Clio RenaultSport]] • [[Jaguar XJS#1980s|Jaguar XJS]] • [[Cadillac CTS#First generation (2003)|Cadillac CTS]] • [[Nissan Cube#Second generation|Nissan Cube]]
| Aux2 = Can you run a car on poo? Hammond Investigates.
| Aux2 = Can you run a car on poo? Hammond Investigates.
| Aux3 = [[Terry Wogan|Sir Terry Wogan]]
| Aux3 = [[Terry Wogan|Sir Terry Wogan]]
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|6|13|df=y}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|6|13|df=y}}
| Viewers = 3.19
| Viewers = 3.19
| ShortSummary = Clarkson and Hammond review cars that aren't available in Britain - the unworthy to import [[Nissan Cube]], and the rather good Cadillac CTS - before taking a look at a number of other cars not available and determining which they want to come to Britain and those they don't. Meanwhile, May has a go in a modernised version of the [[Jaguar XJS]] by Knowles-Wilkins Engineering and finds surprising differences between it and the original version, Clarkson takes a look at the [[Renault Clio]] 182, Hammond sees if a car can be run on "poo", and [[Terry Wogan]] sees whether he can be good around the track in the reasonably priced car.
| ShortSummary = The presenters review two cars not available in Britain - the [[Nissan Cube]], and the [[Cadillac CTS#First generation (2003)|Cadillac CTS]] - and determine which other vehicles they want in the country. Meanwhile, May sees how a modernised version of the [[Jaguar XJS]] compares to the original, Clarkson reviews the [[Renault Clio]] 182, and Hammond sees if a car can run on "poo". Finally, broadcaster [[Terry Wogan]] sees whether he can be good around the track in the Liana.
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| EpisodeNumber = 36
| EpisodeNumber = 36
| EpisodeNumber2 = 7
| EpisodeNumber2 = 7
| Aux1 = [[Spyker C8|Spyker C8 Spyder]] • [[Mercedes-Benz C215|Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG]]
| Aux1 = [[Spyker C8|Spyker C8 Spyder]] • [[Mercedes-Benz C215|Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG]]
| Aux2 = MPVs as minicabs: <small>([[Renault Scénic#Second generation (2003–2009)|Renault Scénic]] • [[Ford C-Max#Mk I - Ford Focus C-Max (2003-2010)|Ford C-Max]])</small>
| Aux2 = MPVs as minicabs: <small>([[Renault Scénic#Second generation (2003–2009)|Renault Scénic]] • [[Ford C-Max#Mk I - Ford Focus C-Max (2003–2010)|Ford C-Max]])</small>
| Aux3 = [[Lionel Richie]]
| Aux3 = [[Lionel Richie]]
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|7|11|df=y}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|7|11|df=y}}
| Viewers = 3.47
| Viewers = 3.47
| ShortSummary = The [[Mercedes-Benz CL-Class|Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG]] is given a through test by Clarkson to see how it fares against competition from Aston, while the Spyker C8 is reviewed to see how it looks when driven. Elsewhere, Hammond and May pose as minicab drivers to see if the [[Renault Scenic]] and the [[Ford C-MAX]] are good as updated hatchbacks, while [[Lionel Richie]] breaks a wheel off the Liana when he takes to the track.
| ShortSummary = Clarkson pits the [[Mercedes-Benz CL-Class|Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG]] in a drag race against the [[Bentley Continental GT#First generation (2003–2011)|Bentley Continental GT]] and the [[Aston Martin DB9]], before reviewing the [[Spyker C8|Spyker C8 Spyder]] to see how good it drives. Elsewhere, Hammond and May test out the [[Renault Scénic]] and the [[Ford C-MAX]] with a unique challenge - to see how well they fare as minicabs. Finally, [[Lionel Richie]] breaks a wheel off the Liana when he takes to the track.
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| EpisodeNumber = 37
| EpisodeNumber = 37
| EpisodeNumber2 = 8
| EpisodeNumber2 = 8
| Aux1 = [[Ford GT]] • [[Maserati Quattroporte#Quattroporte V (2004 – present)|Maserati Quattroporte]]
| Aux1 = [[Ford GT]] • [[Maserati Quattroporte#Quattroporte V|Maserati Quattroporte]]
| Aux2 = Diesel versus Petrol hot hatch race • Blowing over cars using [[Boeing 747]] jetblast • Tribute to the Rover V8 engine
| Aux2 = Diesel versus Petrol hot hatch race • Blowing over cars using [[Boeing 747]] jetblast • Tribute to the Rover V8 engine
| Aux3 = [[Martin Clunes]]
| Aux3 = [[Martin Clunes]]
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|7|18|df=y}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|7|18|df=y}}
| Viewers = 4.01
| Viewers = 4.01
| ShortSummary = Hammond pays tribute to the [[Rover V8 engine]], and tests a [[Boeing 747]]'s engine jetblast against two unmanned cars - a [[Ford Mondeo]] and a [[Citroen 2CV]]. Meanwhile, Clarkson gets to grips with the [[Ford GT]], May questions what type of car the [[Maserati Quattroporte]] wants to be, and a [[Diesel engine|diesel]] [[Škoda Fabia|Škoda Fabia VRS]] races against a [[petrol]] [[Mini (marque)|Mini Cooper]]. Finally, [[Martin Clunes]] takes the Liana around the track.
| ShortSummary = Clarkson finds out how much of an improvement his dream car, the [[Ford GT]], is to the original GT40, while May tries to figure out whether the [[Maserati Quattroporte]] wants to be a luxury saloon or a performance car. Elsewhere, there is a race between a turbodiesel [[Škoda Fabia|Škoda Fabia VRS]] and a supercharged petrol [[Mini (marque)|Mini Cooper]] to see if [[Diesel engine|diesel]] technology has caught up to [[Petrol]], Hammond bids farewell to the [[Rover V8 engine]] by entering an unmodified [[Rover SD1]] into a [[Touring car racing|Touring car race]], a modern [[Ford Mondeo]] and a more primitive [[Citroen 2CV]] (both unmanned) are sent out into the jet wake of a [[Virgin Atlantic Airways|Virgin Atlantic]] [[Boeing 747]] G-VAST's engines, and [[Martin Clunes]] takes the Liana around the track.
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| EpisodeNumber = 38
| EpisodeNumber = 38
| EpisodeNumber2 = 9
| EpisodeNumber2 = 9
| Aux1 = Two Seater Roadsters: <small>([[Mazda MX-5#Second generation (NB)|Mazda MX-5]] • [[Toyota MR2#Third generation (W30; 1999–2007)|Toyota MR2]] • [[Fiat Barchetta]] • [[Mercedes-Benz R230#SL600|Mercedes-Benz SL600]])</small> • Convertibles: <small>([[Mini (marque)#Convertible|MiniCooper Cabriolet]] • [[Opel_Tigra|Vauxhall Tigra]] • [[Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class|Mercedes-Benz SLK350]] • [[Audi S4|Audi S4 Cabriolet]])</small> • [[Jaguar X-Type#Estate|Jaguar X-Type Estate]]
| Aux1 = Two Seater Roadsters: <small>([[Mazda MX-5#Second generation (NB)|Mazda MX-5]] • [[Toyota MR2#Third generation (W30; 1999–2007)|Toyota MR2]] • [[Fiat Barchetta]] • [[Mercedes-Benz R230#SL600|Mercedes-Benz SL600]])</small> • Convertibles: <small>([[Mini (marque)#Convertible|Mini Cooper Cabriolet]] • [[Opel Tigra|Vauxhall Tigra]] • [[Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class|Mercedes-Benz SLK350]] • [[Audi S4|Audi S4 Cabriolet]])</small> • [[Jaguar X-Type#Estate|Jaguar X-Type Estate]]
| Aux2 = Can you parachute into a moving car?
| Aux2 = Can you parachute into a moving car?
| Aux3 = [[Ranulph Fiennes|Sir Ranulph Fiennes]]
| Aux3 = [[Ranulph Fiennes|Sir Ranulph Fiennes]]
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|7|25|df=y}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|7|25|df=y}}
| Viewers = 4.01
| Viewers = 4.01
| ShortSummary = There's a roadster comparison between the [[Mercedes-Benz SL-Class|Mercedes-Benz SL600]], the [[Mazda MX-5]], the [[Fiat Barchetta]] and the [[Toyota MR2]], as Hammond finds out which is best, before he and May travel to [[Lewis and Harris]] to compare cabriolets - the [[Mini (marque)#Convertible|MiniCooper Cabriolet]], the [[Opel_Tigra|Vauxhall Tigra]], the [[Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class|Mercedes-Benz SLK350]], and the [[Audi S4|Audi S4 Cabriolet]]. Meanwhile, Clarkson drives the spacious, four-wheel drive [[Jaguar X-Type]] estate, May finds out if you can parachute into a moving car, and [[Sir Ranulph Fiennes]] tackles his biggest challenge yet - driving the Liana around the Top Gear test track.
| ShortSummary = There are comparison tests between two seater roadsters - the [[Mercedes-Benz SL-Class|Mercedes-Benz SL600]], the [[Mazda MX-5]], the [[Fiat Barchetta]] and the [[Toyota MR2]] - and between cabriolets - the [[Mini (marque)#Convertible|Mini Cooper Cabriolet]], the [[Opel Tigra|Vauxhall Tigra]], the [[Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class|Mercedes-Benz SLK350]], and the [[Audi S4|Audi S4 Cabriolet]]. Clarkson reviews the [[Jaguar X-Type]] estate, while May sees if you can parachute into a moving car. Finally, [[Sir Ranulph Fiennes]] tackles driving the Liana around the Test Track.
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| EpisodeNumber = 39
| EpisodeNumber = 39
| EpisodeNumber2 = 10
| EpisodeNumber2 = 10
| Aux1 = [[Volvo S40#Second generation (2004–2012)|Volvo V50]] • [[Peugeot 407]] • [[BMW X3#First generation (2003–2010)|BMW X3]] • [[Chevrolet Corvette (C6)|Chevrolet Corvette]]
| Aux1 = [[Volvo S40#Second generation (2004–2012)|Volvo V50]] • [[Peugeot 407]] • [[BMW X3#First generation (E83; 2003)|BMW X3]] • [[Chevrolet Corvette (C6)|Chevrolet Corvette]]
| Aux2 = Hammond drives the [[Peugeot 407]] as a [[pace car]] • Car Olympics: long jump
| Aux2 = Hammond drives the [[Peugeot 407]] as a [[pace car]]
| Aux3 = [[Patrick Kielty]]
| Aux3 = [[Patrick Kielty]]
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|8|1|df=y}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|8|1|df=y}}
| Viewers = 3.54
| Viewers = 3.54
| ShortSummary = The [[Peugeot 407]] is given a thorough test before Hammond sees if it is any good as a pace car, before tackling the [[Chevrolet Corvette C6]] and seeing if it is an improvement on the older ones. Meanwhile, May tests the [[Volvo V50]] and sees what he can get in its boot at an antique sale, Clarkson sees how good the [[BMW X3]] is, Top Gear does its own version of the [[Long Jump]] with cars, and [[Patrick Kielty]] sees if he can put in a fast lap with the Liana.
| ShortSummary = Hammond tests to see if the [[Peugeot 407]] works a pace car, and compares the [[Chevrolet Corvette C6]] to older models in the Corvette range. Meanwhile, May tests the boot space of the [[Volvo V50]] by seeing what he can get into it from an antique sale and Clarkson reviews the [[BMW X3]]. Finally, [[Patrick Kielty]] sees if he can put in a fast lap with the Liana.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|8|8|df=y}}
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| RTitle = [[Stars in Fast Cars]]
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| Aux1 = [[Jodie Kidd]], [[Patrick Kielty]], [[Jimmy Carr]] and [[Darren Jordon]]
| Aux1 = [[Jodie Kidd]], [[Patrick Kielty]], [[Jimmy Carr]] and [[Darren Jordon]]
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| ShortSummary = Hammond and May host a special edition of Top Gear, in which several well-known celebrities take on each other in a series of challenges to see who is best. The show's competitors included [[Jeremy Clarkson|Clarkson]], [[Jodie Kidd]], [[Patrick Kielty]], [[Jimmy Carr]] and [[Darren Jordon]].
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Top Gear
Series 4
Starring
No. of episodes10
Release
Original networkBBC Two
Original release9 May (2004-05-09) –
1 August 2004 (2004-08-01)
Series chronology
← Previous
Series 3
Next →
Series 5
List of episodes

Series 4 of Top Gear, a British motoring magazine and factual television programme, was broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC Two during 2004, consisting of ten episodes between 9 May and 1 August;[1] a compilation episode featuring the best moments of the series, titled "Best of Top Gear", was aired on 8 August.[2] This series saw the introduction of elements that would become a key part of the programme's formats, including races and special motoring budget challenges.

This series' highlights included a fuel endurance test between London and Edinburgh, the first major race between a car and public transport, and the presenters conducting their first budget car challenge. After the series concluded, a special edition for Sport Relief, titled "Stars in Fast Cars", was aired on 1 August, which later spawned a spin-off series for the BBC.

Episodes

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Main article: List of Top Gear (2002 TV series) episodes
No.
overall		No. in
series		ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions) [3]
301Lotus Exige • Rover CityRover • Aston Martin DB9Epic race: Aston Martin DB9 vs. Eurostar and TGV fast trains – Surrey to Monte Carlo • Apache Gunship helicopter vs. Lotus Exige – can the helicopter get missile lock?Fay Ripley9 May 2004 (2004-05-09)3.28
The presenters conduct a race to Monte Carlo, with Hammond and May travelling via the Eurostar and the TGV, and Clarkson racing against them in the Aston Martin DB9. Meanwhile, Clarkson sees if the super-lightweight Lotus Exige can evade missile lock-on from an Apache attack helicopter, and May goes undercover to see how rubbish the CityRover is. Finally, Fay Ripley steps in the Suzuki Liana to set a lap time on a mildly moist track.
312Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren • Alfa Romeo 166 • Cadillac Escalade • Ford FAB-1A nun in a monster truck • Hammond gets hypnotisedPaul McKenna16 May 2004 (2004-05-16)3.31
Clarkson reviews the Alfa Romeo 166 and the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, while assessing how the Volvo XC90 compares with the Land Rover Discovery. Meanwhile, May takes a drive in the 2004 Thunderbirds movie version of FAB 1 to see how it fares on the road, and a nun attempts to prove they can drive a monster truck. Finally, hypnotist Paul McKenna has a go in the Liana before causing mischief for one of the presenters.
323Porsche 911 GT3 RS • Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale • Dodge Charger R/T£100 car challenge. (Volvo 760 • Audi 80 • Rover 416GTi)Jordan23 May 2004 (2004-05-23)3.36
The presenters each buy a road-legal car for less than £100 - a Volvo 760, a Rover 416GTi and a Audi 80 1.8E - and put them through their paces with a series of challenges to see who got the better deal. Meanwhile, Hammond reviews the 1968 Dodge Charger 440 R/T, and Clarkson tries out the Porsche 996 GT3 RS against the Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale with a track day. Finally, supermodel Jordan is the latest star in the Liana to do a lap.
334Porsche Carrera GT • Audi A8 4.0 TDI • Ford SportKa'Car darts' • Audi A8 4.0 TDI endurance challenge (London to Edinburgh and back on one tank) • Ford SportKa vs. racing pigeons • Evo vs. STi battle revisedRonnie O'Sullivan30 May 2004 (2004-05-30)3.24
Clarkson sees if a Audi A8 4.0 TDI can do a drive from London to Edinburgh and back on one tankful of fuel. Meanwhile, there is a race between the Ford SportKa and a flock of racing pigeons, a review of the Porsche Carrera GT, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ320 and the Subaru Impreza STI WRX WR1, and a game of "car darts" between Hammond and May. Finally, snooker player Ronnie O'Sullivan does a lap in the Liana.
345MG ZT 260 • Hatchbacks: (Vauxhall Astra • Mazda3 • Volkswagen Golf)Shootout: Performance sport coupes (Jaguar XK-R • BMW 645Ci • Porsche 911 Carrera 2) on the Pendine Sands • Volkswagen Golf gets electrocutedJohnny Vaughan • Denise van Outen6 June 2004 (2004-06-06)3.39
The trio head to Pendine Sands to conduct a comparison challenge between the BMW 645Ci, the Jaguar XK-R, and the Porsche 996 Carrera 2. Meanwhile, Hammond sees how a safe a car if it is struck by lightning, and there are reviews of the Vauxhall Astra, the Mazda 3, and the MG ZT 260. Finally, Johnny Vaughan is driving in the Liana this time, with Denise Van Outen tagging along.
356Renault Clio RenaultSport • Jaguar XJS • Cadillac CTS • Nissan CubeCan you run a car on poo? Hammond Investigates.Sir Terry Wogan13 June 2004 (2004-06-13)3.19
The presenters review two cars not available in Britain - the Nissan Cube, and the Cadillac CTS - and determine which other vehicles they want in the country. Meanwhile, May sees how a modernised version of the Jaguar XJS compares to the original, Clarkson reviews the Renault Clio 182, and Hammond sees if a car can run on "poo". Finally, broadcaster Terry Wogan sees whether he can be good around the track in the Liana.
367Spyker C8 Spyder • Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMGMPVs as minicabs: (Renault Scénic • Ford C-Max)Lionel Richie11 July 2004 (2004-07-11)3.47
Clarkson pits the Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG in a drag race against the Bentley Continental GT and the Aston Martin DB9, before reviewing the Spyker C8 Spyder to see how good it drives. Elsewhere, Hammond and May test out the Renault Scénic and the Ford C-MAX with a unique challenge - to see how well they fare as minicabs. Finally, Lionel Richie breaks a wheel off the Liana when he takes to the track.
378Ford GT • Maserati QuattroporteDiesel versus Petrol hot hatch race • Blowing over cars using Boeing 747 jetblast • Tribute to the Rover V8 engineMartin Clunes18 July 2004 (2004-07-18)4.01
Hammond pays tribute to the Rover V8 engine, and tests a Boeing 747's engine jetblast against two unmanned cars - a Ford Mondeo and a Citroen 2CV. Meanwhile, Clarkson gets to grips with the Ford GT, May questions what type of car the Maserati Quattroporte wants to be, and a diesel Škoda Fabia VRS races against a petrol Mini Cooper. Finally, Martin Clunes takes the Liana around the track.
389Two Seater Roadsters: (Mazda MX-5 • Toyota MR2 • Fiat Barchetta • Mercedes-Benz SL600) • Convertibles: (Mini Cooper Cabriolet • Vauxhall Tigra • Mercedes-Benz SLK350 • Audi S4 Cabriolet) • Jaguar X-Type EstateCan you parachute into a moving car?Sir Ranulph Fiennes25 July 2004 (2004-07-25)4.01
There are comparison tests between two seater roadsters - the Mercedes-Benz SL600, the Mazda MX-5, the Fiat Barchetta and the Toyota MR2 - and between cabriolets - the Mini Cooper Cabriolet, the Vauxhall Tigra, the Mercedes-Benz SLK350, and the Audi S4 Cabriolet. Clarkson reviews the Jaguar X-Type estate, while May sees if you can parachute into a moving car. Finally, Sir Ranulph Fiennes tackles driving the Liana around the Test Track.
3910Volvo V50 • Peugeot 407 • BMW X3 • Chevrolet CorvetteHammond drives the Peugeot 407 as a pace carPatrick Kielty1 August 2004 (2004-08-01)3.54
Hammond tests to see if the Peugeot 407 works a pace car, and compares the Chevrolet Corvette C6 to older models in the Corvette range. Meanwhile, May tests the boot space of the Volvo V50 by seeing what he can get into it from an antique sale and Clarkson reviews the BMW X3. Finally, Patrick Kielty sees if he can put in a fast lap with the Liana.

Spin-Off Special

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Title Guest(s) Original air date
Stars in Fast CarsJodie Kidd, Patrick Kielty, Jimmy Carr and Darren Jordon10 July 2004 (2004-07-10)
Hammond and May host a special edition of Top Gear, in which several well-known celebrities take on each other in a series of challenges to see who is best. The show's competitors included Clarkson, Jodie Kidd, Patrick Kielty, Jimmy Carr and Darren Jordon.

References

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  1. ^ "Top Gear Series 4". topgearbox.com. 1 May 2005.
  2. ^ "Top Gear - Stars In Fast Cars - Sports Relief (2005)". youtube.com. 16 November 2016. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Weekly Top 10 Programmes". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board.
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