Top Gear Rearview

Top Gear Rearview - Series 9, Episode 4


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Tonight’s segments – A first look at the 997.1 generation of the 911 Turbo, a power lap in the Brabus S Biturbo Roadster, arguably the best challenge ever in turning a Reliant Robin into a space shuttle, and star in a reasonable priced car Simon Pegg.
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$45k-65k for a 997 turbo.  Buy one. – https://jalopnik.com/get-your-bank-account-ready-the-porsche-997-turbo-just-1791362708
Variable geometry turbos explained – https://www.total911.com/technology-explained-variable-turbine-geometry/
Simon Pegg is currently quite trim – https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2467736/simon-pegg-shows-off-shocking-body-transformation-for-new-role
More detail on the Brabus, including the dumb sill LEDs – https://autoweek.com/article/car-news/super-duper-roadster-brabus-tunes-sl-600-730-hp-and-217-mph
The Kawasaki H2R doesn’t come with a warranty – https://www.cycleworld.com/2015/01/13/kawasaki-ninja-h2r-and-h2-superbike-motorcycle-review-photos-specifications
Laws governing hobby racketeering (go make a Pinto into a space shuttle) – https://www.nar.org/find-a-local-club/section-guidebook/laws-regulations/
Here’s the Robin Space Shuttle segment for your viewing pleasure – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJdrlWR-yFM
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/
Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License
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Top Gear RearviewBy Brady Kirkwood and Geoff Lodal

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