Series 5 is remembered for some of the most creative and daring segments in the show's history:
: One of the show’s legendary "Epic Races" (S5 E8) featured Clarkson in a Ferrari 612 Scaglietti racing Hammond and May, who used a combination of commercial flights and Swiss trains to reach the Alps. Top Gear (UK) - Season 5
The Ariel Atom test became iconic for the visual of Clarkson's face being distorted by the wind at high speeds. Series 5 is remembered for some of the
: Clarkson attempted to lap the grueling Nürburgring in under 10 minutes using a diesel Jaguar S-Type . This segment featured the debut of legendary racing driver Sabine Schmitz , who famously claimed she could beat his time in a van. Top Gear (UK) - Season 5