Series 1, Episode 1 featured 28 vehicles in total. The first car ever featured in the series was the Honda Civic Type-R, which appeared during the opening sequence.
Note that only cars where the camera is directly focused and interact with any of the three presenters are included; traffic, toy cars, pictures of cars and stock/archive footage are not included. In regards to footage originating from Top Gear before its actual appearance (i.e. series previews), only cars that appeared in unshown footage and certain exceptions have been listed. In this instance, cars shown during the extended opening sequence and Top Gear Test Track introduction have been included, but the following week's preview hasn't.
Also bear in mind the cars featured and the timestamps are based around the original BBC/BBC Two broadcasts, and do not factor in international or domestic cuts, nor does this list incorporate deleted footage.
Car/Registration Plate
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Colour
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Approximate Timestamp
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2002 Volkswagen Golf SE
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Tornado Red
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1:00
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Role: Cameo
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Scene: During the introductory studio sequence.
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2002 Ford Focus ST170
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Panther Black
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1:00
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Role: Cameo
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Scene: During the introductory studio sequence.
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2002 Citroën Berlingo Multispace
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Bora Bora Green
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1:30
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Role: Tested car
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Scene: Citroën Berlingo Multispace road test.
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2002 Skoda Octavia Elegance Estate
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Hot Chilli Red
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4:00
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Role: Cameo
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Scene: During the Channel crossing in the Berlingo road test.
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2002 Ford GT40 Concept
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Speed Yellow Clearcoat
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9:30
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N/A
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Role: Cameo
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Scene: Non-running concept inside the studio.
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2002 Pagani Zonda C12 S 7.3
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Silver
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18:30
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Role: Tested car
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Scene: Zonda vs. Murciélago road test.
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2001 Lamborghini Murciélago
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Viola Pyxis Metallic
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22:45
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Role: Tested car
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Scene: Zonda vs. Murciélago road test.
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2002 Honda Civic Type-R
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Nighthawk Black
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32:45
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Role: Challenge car
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Scene: Beating a speed camera.
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Vauxhall Cavalier Convertible
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Carmine Red
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34:15
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Role: Guest's car
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Scene: Harry Enfield's introduction.
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2002 Suzuki Liana GLX
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Lake Blue Metallic
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38:45
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Role: Reasonably-Priced Car
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Scene: Harry Enfield's lap.
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2002 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG
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Silver
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40:45
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Role: Challenge car
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Scene: Beating a speed camera.
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1989 Volvo 760 Turbo
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Blue
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44:30
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Role: Challenge car
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Scene: Running a car on vegetable oil.
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2002 Mini One Hatchback
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British Racing Green
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48:45
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Role: Cameo
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Scene: During Jason's studio segment.
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2002 Mazda 6 Sport
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Blue Pacific Mica Metallic
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52:00
|
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Role: Tested car
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Scene: Mazda 6 road test.
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2001 TVR Tuscan S
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Moonraker Black
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57:00
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Role: Challenge car
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Scene: Beating a speed camera.
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