Series 12 of , aired on BBC Two between November 2 and December 28, 2008, is widely regarded as one of the show's strongest periods . It consists of seven standard episodes and a feature-length special. Key Episodes & Challenges
A race from Basel, Switzerland, to Blackpool, England, on a single tank of fuel. The winner earned the right to turn on the Blackpool Illuminations . Top Gear (UK) - Season 12
The Stig finally takes the Veyron around the test track for a timed lap. Series 12 of , aired on BBC Two
Jeremy and James explore whether communist countries ever produced a good car. Notable Car Reviews The winner earned the right to turn on
In this fan-favorite special, Clarkson, Hammond, and May travel the length of Vietnam on motorcycles—a challenge for Clarkson, who disliked bikes . It holds a high 9.2/10 rating on IMDb.