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'Top Gear' in the First Trivia Quiz

General questions on the first ever series of 'Top Gear' which first showed in 2002.

A multiple-choice quiz by elfbwillow. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
elfbwillow

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
311,402

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the very first episode 1:1, what was the car the 'Top Gear' team was looking at? Hint

Citroen's DS

Ford's Focus RS

Citroen's Berlingo Multispace

Subaru's Forester

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Question 2 of 10

2. In episode 2, who was the celebrity in the reasonably priced car? Hint

Harry Enfield

Rick Parfitt

Mick Jagger

Jay Kay

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Question 3 of 10

3. In episode 3, what household item found itself with a bike engine racing a Zonda around the track?

Hint

Wardrobe

Fridge Freezer

Bathtub

Upturned Dining Table

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Question 4 of 10

4. Jason investigated what car in the 4th episode? Hint

Nissan Skyline

Saab 9-3

Ferrari 575M

Mercedes-Benz

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Question 5 of 10

5. Jonathan Ross was the star in the reasonably priced car in episode 5, though what colour were his specially made driving gloves? Hint

Red

Yellow

Green

Purple

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Question 6 of 10

6. In episode 6, what new thing was launched? Hint

The Cool Wall

Top Gear Awards

Love and Hate Board

The White Stig

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Question 7 of 10

7. Status Quo's Rick Parfitt drove the reasonably priced car in episode 7. What was his lap time? Hint

1.55

1.54

1.52

1.53

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Question 8 of 10

8. In episode 8, what group of people did the 'Top Gear' team try to find who was the fastest? Hint

Old Age Pensioners

White Van Men

Caravan Drivers

Cyclists

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Question 9 of 10

9. In episode 9, the team brought in an old Jag to see if they could shave down the lap time. What did they pay for it? Hint

�250

�750

�100

�500

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Question 10 of 10

10. The 2002 season 1 'Top Gear' awards took place in the final episode of the first series. Which of the following won the 'Weirdest-looking Renault' award? Hint

Avantime

Megan

Nissan Micra

Vel Satis

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the very first episode 1:1, what was the car the 'Top Gear' team was looking at?

Answer: Citroen's Berlingo Multispace

The Berlingo Multispace became a favourite with the 'Top Gear' team for its "cheery character".

2. In episode 2, who was the celebrity in the reasonably priced car?

Answer: Jay Kay

Jay Kay was determined to beat Jeremy's track time - and he did!

3. In episode 3, what household item found itself with a bike engine racing a Zonda around the track?

Answer: Bathtub

Ross Kemp was the star of the reasonably priced car in episode 3 with a lap time of 1.54.

4. Jason investigated what car in the 4th episode?

Answer: Nissan Skyline

A standard Vanquish was pitched against the revised Ferrari 575M with Damon Hill aiding Jeremy in the tests.

5. Jonathan Ross was the star in the reasonably priced car in episode 5, though what colour were his specially made driving gloves?

Answer: Purple

Jonathan Ross was the first star to cheat in the reasonably priced car!

6. In episode 6, what new thing was launched?

Answer: The Cool Wall

The 'Cool Wall' is Jeremy's invention which is designed to develop into the definitive guide to what's cool and what isn't.

7. Status Quo's Rick Parfitt drove the reasonably priced car in episode 7. What was his lap time?

Answer: 1.52

The reasonably priced car in series 1 was the Liana.

8. In episode 8, what group of people did the 'Top Gear' team try to find who was the fastest?

Answer: White Van Men

One van driver got lost and two crashed. The winner was a man called Dave, who drives a van for NTL.

9. In episode 9, the team brought in an old Jag to see if they could shave down the lap time. What did they pay for it?

Answer: �500

The team stripped the car of as much weight as they could and took off seven seconds lap time, though the jag was no longer road worthy!

10. The 2002 season 1 'Top Gear' awards took place in the final episode of the first series. Which of the following won the 'Weirdest-looking Renault' award?

Answer: Nissan Micra

Jay Kay won the fastest celebrity in the reasonably priced car award'

Source: Author elfbwillow

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