The third series of Top Gear began on 26 October 2003, and concluded on 28 December 2003. The series featured 9 episodes. The series was subsequently followed by one "Best Of Top Gear" special, charting the best moments from the series. The series was the first series of Top Gear to get more than 10 million viewers for an episode.
Release Date
PremieredTop Gear Season 3 released on October 26, 2003.
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Episode 1
Jeremy reviews the Ford GT and VW Lupo, Richard tries the Porsche GT3, and James tests out the new-look BMW 5 series. With Martin Kemp in a Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode 2
The team test the BMW Z4, Porsche Boxster and Honda S2000 to decide which is the best roadster, and the new Stig tests the BMW M3 CSL. Stephen Fry drives the Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode 3
Safety is the focus, with James testing the Subaru Legacy estate and Richard attempting to escape from a submerged car. Rob Brydon drives the Reasonably Priced Car – a Suzuki Liana.
Episode 4
The subject this week is the Lamborghini, with the Countach, Gallardo and Miura all taken for a spin. With Rich Hall as our Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode 5
Jeremy drives a Toyota Hilux to test its claims of indestructability, and the Mazda RX8 is also in the spotlight. With Simon Cowell in our Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode 6
Richard tests the Coupé Cabriolets from Renault and Peugeot, Jeremy drives the Citroen C2 and Vauxhall Monaro, and James has a spin in an Aston Martin Vantage. With Sanjeev Bhaskar.
Episode 7
The Porsche Cayenne is taken off-road, Richard heads to South Africa to test the Mercedes McClaren SLR, and the search is on for best British car. With Rory Bremner.
Episode 8
Cars from the past are compared to the cars of today, with a drag-race featuring the original Golf GTI and the new Toyota MR2. With Johnny Vegas in our Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode 9
Richard tests a Smart car, Jeremy is unimpressed with the Chrysler Crossfire, and James gets to drive a Jaguar XJ6. With guest star Carol Vorderman.
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The third series of Top Gear began on 26 October 2003, and concluded on 28 December 2003. The series featured 9 episodes. The series was subsequently followed by one "Best Of Top Gear" special, charting the best moments from the series. The series was the first series of Top Gear to get more than 10 million viewers for an episode.
Release Date
PremieredTop Gear Season 3 released on October 26, 2003.
Your Progress
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Sign In to Track ProgressEpisode 1
Jeremy reviews the Ford GT and VW Lupo, Richard tries the Porsche GT3, and James tests out the new-look BMW 5 series. With Martin Kemp in a Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode 2
The team test the BMW Z4, Porsche Boxster and Honda S2000 to decide which is the best roadster, and the new Stig tests the BMW M3 CSL. Stephen Fry drives the Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode 3
Safety is the focus, with James testing the Subaru Legacy estate and Richard attempting to escape from a submerged car. Rob Brydon drives the Reasonably Priced Car – a Suzuki Liana.
Episode 4
The subject this week is the Lamborghini, with the Countach, Gallardo and Miura all taken for a spin. With Rich Hall as our Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode 5
Jeremy drives a Toyota Hilux to test its claims of indestructability, and the Mazda RX8 is also in the spotlight. With Simon Cowell in our Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode 6
Richard tests the Coupé Cabriolets from Renault and Peugeot, Jeremy drives the Citroen C2 and Vauxhall Monaro, and James has a spin in an Aston Martin Vantage. With Sanjeev Bhaskar.
Episode 7
The Porsche Cayenne is taken off-road, Richard heads to South Africa to test the Mercedes McClaren SLR, and the search is on for best British car. With Rory Bremner.
Episode 8
Cars from the past are compared to the cars of today, with a drag-race featuring the original Golf GTI and the new Toyota MR2. With Johnny Vegas in our Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode 9
Richard tests a Smart car, Jeremy is unimpressed with the Chrysler Crossfire, and James gets to drive a Jaguar XJ6. With guest star Carol Vorderman.