Best Top Gear Video Yet.

JDB · 11-01-2008, 08:02 PM

In case you haven't seen this . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcD6Jzg-bRA

This is Jeremy Clarkson's best tribute to the Black Series, yet.

JDB

DFW01E55 · 11-01-2008, 09:45 PM

Thanks JDB,that's new to me.
I had a 250 mile drive in the car today ... what a great day!

wazv6 · 11-01-2008, 10:01 PM

the black is such an amazing car, perfect balance of everything.

tthoang1 · 11-02-2008, 12:03 AM

Great Video. Thanks for posting.

Fraser · 11-02-2008, 01:50 AM

Anyone know which Clarkson video this segment is from? It features the Stig (like many other Clarkson videos of late) but it isn't Top Gear.

JT55 · 11-02-2008, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Fraser

Anyone know which Clarkson video this segment is from? It features the Stig (like many other Clarkson videos of late) but it isn't Top Gear.

Anyone notice that wing? It looks a little deeper than the stock one - almost like Evosports.

jrcart · 11-02-2008, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JT55

Anyone notice that wing? It looks a little deeper than the stock one - almost like Evosports.

I thought the very same thing, even before I saw your post. I just assumed it has been so long since I have seen one with a stock wing up close I just forgot what it looked like.

Hammer Down · 11-02-2008, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JT55

Anyone notice that wing? It looks a little deeper than the stock one - almost like Evosports.

It's top gear for sure but it hasn't been on the air yet in the USA, it's actually kind of old. The best part of the video "This is the biggest thriller since michael jackson went white"

2MANYCARS · 11-02-2008, 05:33 PM

Great video, good to see Clarson enjoying the car again. If I'm right, it's from the new Clarkson Supercar Showdown, anyone know where I can buy a copy from?

Fraser · 11-02-2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer Down

It's top gear for sure but it hasn't been on the air yet in the USA, it's actually kind of old.

It's not Top Gear, though he did review the car for Top Gear. The ending music and presentation are slightly different to a regular Top Gear review. I'm pretty sure it's a Clarkson video solo effort of which he makes around one per year.

It isn't Clarkson's Supercar Showdown either. You can see that on Google Video and it doesn't end with the CLK.

Acez · 11-03-2008, 12:19 AM

great vid, thx!

C24owner · 11-03-2008, 12:34 AM

The video is from Clarkson's newest DVD, Thriller. It came out a few days ago.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Clarkson-Thr...5686709&sr=8-1

2MANYCARS · 11-03-2008, 12:34 AM

It's actually called Clarkson Thriller, the DVD is supposed to be released right around now in UK.

Eitan1 · 11-05-2008, 08:08 PM

Great video. I hadnt seen it either. It isnt a Top Gear Video, and I am certain that it is a Clarkson Video, as it says it is at the end of it. Great Video none the less. Thanks.

LZH · 11-05-2008, 09:39 PM

Man that Euro exhaust sounds so much better than what we get on this side of the pond. It sounds like mine when my car is cold - so raspy and raw.

AMG Dictator · 11-05-2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LZH

Man that Euro exhaust sounds so much better than what we get on this side of the pond. It sounds like mine when my car is cold - so raspy and raw.

The exhaust is the same euro spec vs US. I had my dealer pull the part numbers to check.

LZH · 11-05-2008, 10:39 PM

you sure about that ?? Everything is identical from the manifold to the tips ? Even the cats ??

hooleyboy · 11-06-2008, 01:21 AM

Clarkson deff has the best one liners. Like the C63 "Its the kin of Kane" "Men in Man-kinis" What an amazing car. Just think what the SL65BS will do.

DFW01E55 · 11-06-2008, 01:55 AM

I just finished watching the entire video and it's noteworthy to mention that he closes the 1hr 20min program with this tribute to "the Black" (as he likes to call it).

In the segment immediately preceding, he runs the GT-R through its paces and in the end finds it wanting. He sits on the GT-R fender and explains how he intended to close the show with accolades for the car but he couldn't do it.

He said, "I thought I would stand there, point to the GT-R and say, There you are, that is the ultimate thrill".

He shakes his head and sighs, "But it's let me down."

Then you hear a heartbeat and the roar of an exhaust combined with the incredible aerial shots of mountain switchbacks and he says, "Happily there is another ending .... and here it comes now."

Enter center stage CLK Black with the exhaust at full bellow.

It's high praise in the end because in the program he tests a DBS, Maserati GT, Alfa HC, a race equipped SLR 722, the Zonda F Roadster, a Gallardo Superlegerra, F430 Scud and the GT-R.

jrcart · 11-06-2008, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LZH

you sure about that ?? Everything is identical from the manifold to the tips ? Even the cats ??

I am almost positive the primary cats are different from U.S to Euro spec.

maggot · 11-06-2008, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C24owner

The video is from Clarkson's newest DVD, Thriller. It came out a few days ago.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Clarkson-Thr...5686709&sr=8-1

As if by magic..... http://videos.streetfire.net/video/C...-12_195801.htm

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/C...t22_195798.htm

End of part 2 for the Black Series

LZH · 11-06-2008, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrcart

I am almost positive the primary cats are different from U.S to Euro spec.

Yes, they are.

Zod · 11-07-2008, 06:26 AM

maybe you can edit that and say SPOILER alert!
as i was going to watch this on dvd

Quote:

Originally Posted by DFW01E55

I just finished watching the entire video and it's noteworthy to mention that he closes the 1hr 20min program with this tribute to "the Black" (as he likes to call it).

In the segment immediately preceding, he runs the GT-R through its paces and in the end finds it wanting. He sits on the GT-R fender and explains how he intended to close the show with accolades for the car but he couldn't do it.

He said, "I thought I would stand there, point to the GT-R and say, There you are, that is the ultimate thrill".

He shakes his head and sighs, "But it's let me down."

Then you hear a heartbeat and the roar of an exhaust combined with the incredible aerial shots of mountain switchbacks and he says, "Happily there is another ending .... and here it comes now."

Enter center stage CLK Black with the exhaust at full bellow.

It's high praise in the end because in the program he tests a DBS, Maserati GT, Alfa HC, a race equipped SLR 722, the Zonda F Roadster, a Gallardo Superlegerra, F430 Scud and the GT-R.

DFW01E55 · 11-07-2008, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zod

maybe you can edit that and say SPOILER alert!
as i was going to watch this on dvd

Zod, you're kidding me, right?
Did it occur to you to STOP READING?

Spoilers, on a car site!

11-01-2008, 08:02 PM	#1
JDB Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 163	Best Top Gear Video Yet. In case you haven't seen this . . . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcD6Jzg-bRA This is Jeremy Clarkson's best tribute to the Black Series, yet. JDB

11-02-2008, 12:03 AM	#4
tthoang1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 316	Great Video. Thanks for posting. __________________ http://www.vimeo.com/tuanhoang www.tuanhoang.com 2002 996 TT "Rocket Dawg" (GIAC Stage 2, 19" Kinesis F110, SCargo Headers, Europipe Stage 2 Loud, K&N), Bilstein PSS9 2004 E55 AMG (F&R K40, K&N x 2) The saloon 2004 X5 4.8is (K&N) 2004 F360 Modena 6spd Rosso Corsa (BMC x 2), Remus Sport Exhaust, Hyperflow Cats, 19" HRE 547R

11-02-2008, 01:50 AM	#5
Fraser Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 137	Anyone know which Clarkson video this segment is from? It features the Stig (like many other Clarkson videos of late) but it isn't Top Gear. __________________ From a Mercedes Benz family....we've owned: '08 GL500, '08 E500, '05 E55 Wagen, '04 SL55, '04 SL500, '02 E320, '01 CLK55, '00 S500L, '99 E430, '99 E320, '98 E280, '95 E300, '91 500SEL, '91 300SE, '56 300SL

11-02-2008, 05:33 PM	#9
2MANYCARS MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Long Island, NYC, NJ, Hong Kong Posts: 1,144	Great video, good to see Clarson enjoying the car again. If I'm right, it's from the new Clarkson Supercar Showdown, anyone know where I can buy a copy from? __________________ Still alive and kicking, but this weather is too damn cold.

11-03-2008, 12:34 AM	#12
C24owner MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,506	The video is from Clarkson's newest DVD, Thriller. It came out a few days ago. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Clarkson-Thr...5686709&sr=8-1 __________________ Mod list C24Owner's cracked out 4matic thread.

11-01-2008, 09:45 PM	#2
DFW01E55 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,656	Thanks JDB,that's new to me. I had a 250 mile drive in the car today ... what a great day!

11-01-2008, 10:01 PM	#3
wazv6 Almost a Member! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 47	the black is such an amazing car, perfect balance of everything.

11-03-2008, 12:19 AM	#11
Acez Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Malaysia Posts: 334	great vid, thx!

11-05-2008, 08:08 PM	#14
Eitan1 Almost a Member! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 53	Great video. I hadnt seen it either. It isnt a Top Gear Video, and I am certain that it is a Clarkson Video, as it says it is at the end of it. Great Video none the less. Thanks.

11-05-2008, 09:39 PM	#15
LZH Super Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 961	Man that Euro exhaust sounds so much better than what we get on this side of the pond. It sounds like mine when my car is cold - so raspy and raw.

11-05-2008, 10:39 PM	#17
LZH Super Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 961	you sure about that ?? Everything is identical from the manifold to the tips ? Even the cats ??

11-06-2008, 01:21 AM	#18
hooleyboy MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,084	Clarkson deff has the best one liners. Like the C63 "Its the kin of Kane" "Men in Man-kinis" What an amazing car. Just think what the SL65BS will do. __________________ Mods, Custom Renntech ECU, Renntech Carbon fiber airbox, Evosport headers, Custom duel exhaust with Random Technology Hi-flow cats, K&N filters, elf motor oil(yes MB spec), Motul diff fluid, Mandrus 18x8.5 18x9.5, Nitto 555's, Ceramic brake pads, Ipod integration kit. Just about the meanest sounding C55 on the planet.

11-06-2008, 01:55 AM	#19
DFW01E55 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,656	I just finished watching the entire video and it's noteworthy to mention that he closes the 1hr 20min program with this tribute to "the Black" (as he likes to call it). In the segment immediately preceding, he runs the GT-R through its paces and in the end finds it wanting. He sits on the GT-R fender and explains how he intended to close the show with accolades for the car but he couldn't do it. He said, "I thought I would stand there, point to the GT-R and say, There you are, that is the ultimate thrill". He shakes his head and sighs, "But it's let me down." Then you hear a heartbeat and the roar of an exhaust combined with the incredible aerial shots of mountain switchbacks and he says, "Happily there is another ending .... and here it comes now." Enter center stage CLK Black with the exhaust at full bellow. It's high praise in the end because in the program he tests a DBS, Maserati GT, Alfa HC, a race equipped SLR 722, the Zonda F Roadster, a Gallardo Superlegerra, F430 Scud and the GT-R.

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