Top Gear (2002 TV series)/Series 2/Power Lap times
This page is a full, comprehensive list of all cars driven around the Top Gear Test Track during Series 2 of Top Gear. Unless stated otherwise, all laps were driven by The Stig. After Series 2, Episode 4 aired, lap times featuring track-oriented cars were disqualified and the Pagani Zonda was reinstated as the fastest car around the track. However, this ruling was not disclosed until later on, so there are two boards for this series; one with track-oriented cars retained, and another with them removed.
Furthermore, this ruling is inconsistent; cars that were initially removed such as the Caterham Superlight and Ariel Atom would later have valid lap times put on the board, despite the cars being the same as they were before.
Officially recognised lap times
Lap times that remained on the board by the end of Series 2, Episode 10.
Adjusted lap times
Lap times adjusted for differing track conditions. Equal times have been sorted by track conditions, with "Very Wet" laps taking precedence over "Wet" laps etc., as they prove the car in question was capable of equalling that time in better conditions.
| Position | Car | Original Time | Track Conditions | Revised Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koenigsegg CC8S | 1:23.9 | Dry | 1:23.9 |
| 2 | Noble M12 GTO-3R | 1:25.0 | Dry | 1:25.0 |
| 3 | Porsche 911 Turbo (996) | 1:31.0 | Wet | 1:27.0 |
| 4 | TVR T350C | 1:27.0 | Dry | 1:27.0 |
| 5 | Mitsubishi Evo VIII FQ-300 | 1:28.9 | Dry | 1:28.9 |
| 6 | Alpina Roadster V8 | 1:29.0 | Dry | 1:29.0 |
| 7 | Subaru Impreza WRX STI 03 | 1:30.1 | Dry | 1:30.1 |
| 8 | Renault Clio V6 | 1:36.2 | Very Wet | 1:30.2 |
| 9 | Aston Martin DB7 GT | 1:30.4 | Dry | 1:30.4 |
| 10 | Audi S4 | 1:30.9 | Dry | 1:30.9 |
| 11 | Vauxhall VX220 Turbo | 1:31.3 | Dry | 1:31.3 |
| 12 | BMW M3 CSL | 1:31.8 | Dry | 1:31.8 |
| 13 | Volvo S60 R | 1:35.0 | Dry | 1:35.0 |
| 14 | Alfa Romeo 147 GTA | 1:35.6 | Dry | 1:35.6 |
| 15 | Bowler Wildcat | 1:39.4 | Dry | 1:39.4 |
| 16 | Overfinch 580 S | 1:44.0 | Moist | 1:42.0 |
| DNF | Jaguar XKR-R Concept | DNF | Dry | DNF |
| NC | Jaguar X-Type "Diesel" | Unknown | Dry | Unknown |
Formerly recognised lap times
Lap times which would have been considered legitimate on the first iteration of the Power Lap time board used until Series 2, Episode 4.
| Position | Car | Year | Time | Track Conditions | Episode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radical SR3 (Redone) | 2002 | 1:19.8 | Dry | Series 2, Episode 6 |
| 2 | Westfield XTR2 (Redone) | 2002 | 1:23.2 | Dry | Series 2, Episode 6 |
| 3 | Ariel Atom 2 | 2003 | 1:24.0 | Dry | Series 2, Episode 6 |
| 4 | Caterham Superlight R400 | 2003 | 1:25.0 | Dry | Series 2, Episode 6 |
| 5 | Lotus Elise 190 Sport | 2002 | 1:28.2 | Dry | Series 2, Episode 6 |
Lap times set by drivers other than The Stig
| Position | Car | Year | Time | Track Conditions | Episode | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MG ZR (Redone) | 2003 | 1:33.9 | Dry | Series 2, Episode 2 | John Ault, MP |
| 2 | Porsche 911 SC | 1980 | 1:47.0 | Wet | Series 2, Episode 10 | Lee Shepherd |
Full board with adjusted lap times
A board comprising all valid lap times made up to this point, appropriately adjusted to account for track conditions. Precipitation levels and track temperature are indicated with superscript letters which refer to these aspects which can impact an otherwise good lap. Laps not driven by The Stig are designated with italics. Note that only times made by land vehicles are counted. Of the 25 vehicles driven around the test track in Series 2, 23 qualify for inclusion to this list.
Notes
- ↑ The prototype version set a 1:28.0 the year prior.
- ↑ The Stig cut parts of the track for humour, which would normally disqualify a lap.
- ↑ The car was too unstable to set a competitive lap.
- ↑ The car was started up on the track and moved comically slowly off the line, before cutting back to the studio. Given that the X-Type Diesel wasn't even on sale at this point, it's likely a petrol model was used instead, with a diesel engine dubbed over.
