Fifth Gear: Vauxhall Astra GT vs Ford Escort RS Turbo

Vauxhall Astra GT vs Ford Escort RS Turbo

Fifth Gear’s Tiff took up Vauxhaull Astra GT to go against the Ford Escort RS Turbo. Both are high performance sport but only one of them will be the champ. Video after the jump. Continue reading “Fifth Gear: Vauxhall Astra GT vs Ford Escort RS Turbo”

Fifth Gear: Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Aston Martin V8 Vantage

In this episode of Fifth Gear, Jason Plato and a moto gp star taking the Aston Martin V8 Vantage to the track. This ride is powered by a 4.7L V8 engine, churning out 420 bhp, mated with rear mid-mounted 6-speed manual gearbox. Video after the jump.
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Fifth Gear: Ariel Atom going for 0-60mph world record

Ariel Atom

In this episode of Fifth Gear, they took Ariel Atom 2 to break the 0 to 60 mph world record at Silverstone. It is powered by a supercharged Honda Civic Type R-sourced K20 engine, producing 300 bhp. Video after the break. Continue reading “Fifth Gear: Ariel Atom going for 0-60mph world record”

Fifth Gear’s Jason Plato Performs Incredible Recovery During Race

Incredible Recovery

Jason Plato from Fifth Gear does a fantastic save after being knock from behind by Jonathan Adam as they enter Paddock Hill Bend at nearly 100 MPH. Jonathan was subsequently given a four second penalty which handed Jason the win. Holy sh*t, he is really lucky. Video after the jump. Continue reading “Fifth Gear’s Jason Plato Performs Incredible Recovery During Race”