The awd mustang appeared at the ford booth at the 2014 sema show in las vegas, and several years later, block took actor matt leblanc for a spin inside the hoonicorn on an episode of top gear. After the previous series proved a success, matt leblanc, chris harris and rory reid returned for their second series as presenters, while sabine schmitz and eddie jordan continued to make occasional appearances as copresenters. The very first episode of top gears series 25 will include the three hosts taking on ken block in a v8 police chase thats supposed to hark back to the days when privateers illegally produced. Ultimate tire slaying tour 2018 and the dc video 2003. James may meets ken block series, episode 3 top gear. I really try to watch new top gear and find something good in it.
The programme is a relaunched version of the original 1977 show of the same name. Matt leblanc, ken block and the hoonicorn take over london. Chris evans struggling to keep his lunch down as he rides with sabine schmitz in the new audi r8. In 2009, for the bbc show top gear, block took james may out for gymkhanastyle driving at blocks stunt course at inyokern airport, an operational california airport, also starring ricky carmichael.
James travels to america and rides shotgun with rally driver ken block for some highspeed gymkhana antics. Matt leblanc, ken block and the hoonicorn take on london. Ken block is an american rally driver who, as well as being a successful racer, has appeared a number of times on top gear. The credit crunch is confronted head on as the boys attempt to find three sensibly priced small cars that wont make you miserable, a process that involves haranguing bankers, harnessing large dogs, and almost getting arrested. Top gear star matt leblanc caused havoc today while filming an episode with top stunt driver ken block in front of st pauls cathedral in central london photo. Dont miss an allnew episode of top gear on monday at 98c.
Matt leblanc gets an unconventional tour of london in ken blocks famous hoonicorn. The salivary glands of car nuts across the globe begin working overtime. Climbkhana 2 sees blocks f150 hoonitruck blaze up tianmen mountain in china. Enter ken block, who on this weeks episode of allnew tg, gave matt leblanc the guided tour to end all guided tours. Leblanc was a prominent figure in the shooting of the twentythird series of top gear. The twentyfifth series of top gear was aired during 2018 on bbc two and bbc two hd, and consisted of six episodes, beginning on 25 february and concluding on 1 april. Videos from this episode can sabine schmitz beat the audi machine.
Dec 08, 2016 ladies and gentlemen, allow us to present you with an extended cut of a very special film. The cenotaph is a war memorial in whitehall that commemorates those who died fighting for the british commonwealth in the. Got a special backcountry snow episode tomorrow on my youtube channel and it features my brand new 2020 skidoo snowmobile. The new team test the dodge viper acr against the corvette z06 stingray, matt and chris go head to head in a roadtrip with matt as team usa and chris as team uk, matt tests the new ariel nomad, two guests drive the new car around the track and new features of this new top gear are revealed.
Ken block in case you missed it, heres all the best. Ken block and hoonigan are pleased to present blocks latest and biggest todate video project of his career, gymkhana ten. Matt leblanc gets an unconventional tour of london in ken block s famous hoonicorn. Last weeks episode of the grand tour was the most experimental yet in the current season. Leblanc and block perform a donut near the cenotaph memorial in whitehall, london. Ken block airfield rallying hq top gear bbc video dailymotion. Boxer anthony joshua and comedian kevin hart are this weeks stars in a rally cross car.
Featuring automotive adventures around the world, this season will be crammed full of fresh twists, along with familiar features like the star in a reasonably priced car and, of course, the stig. The latest instalment of the worlds biggest motoring show sees chris evans struggling to keep his lunch down as he rides with sabine schmitz. Ken block and the hoonicorn on top gear bbc america. Rob brydon tackles the top gear track in the reasonably fast car. However, the main aspect of this ken block top gear is obviously ken block himself who plays the role of a cop who is chasing after the bad guys. Top gear shows ken block v8 police chase with mclaren, f. Top gear has released the extended directors cut to ken blocks ride around london. There are many things that happen solely in just these 30 seconds, and if that was the case, we simply cannot imagine what the full episode is. Bbc two top gear, series 24, episode 4, ken block, who. A lot of things can happen when ken block and top gear team up.
Top gear returns with new hosts in pursuit of new automotive thrills. Elsewhere, rory reid tests the new ford focus rs, chris harris attempts to tame ferraris savage f12 tdf and matt leblanc gets a whistlestop tour of london in ken block s fearsome hoonicorn. Despite forced budget cuts, the series featured more foreign travel and more races, as well as newer challenges and power tests. But when you also have ken block around, things are. Rory reid ramps up his city car driving skills a the end of his arcade game recreation.
Plus, james meets american stunt driving legend ken block, jeremy tests the mildly insane mercedes sl black on the track, and comedian michael mcintyre is the star in a reasonably priced car. I just finished watching the top gear episode where matt leblanc, and ken block tour london in the hoonicorn. Matt leblanc on a tour of london with ken block and. Matt leblanc, ken block and the hoonicorn top gear. With matt leblanc, chris harris, rory reid, ken block. Lewis hamilton and ken block go head to head at top gear live barbados. In 2010 block took the feature car from the previous episode a reliant robin for a lap of the top gear test track. Ken block is a writer and actor, known for gymkhana seven. Ken block drifts london extended directors cut top gear bbc. He navigates a track that is filled with so much obstacles and breathtaking challenges. So, heres a little throwback and a taste of that episode of powder shredding footage from the epic british columbia backcountry, led there by carl kuster mountain park last winter. Man, this was a fun way to kick off my week at wrc mexico, with some gymkhana tourism and of course a wild fan session set up by monster energy. Mar 12, 2016 yup, thats new tg host matt leblanc alongside ken block and his wildly modified, 845bhp hoonicorn mustang.
James may meets ken block series, episode 3 harris explains why the supra needed to be more toyota. But after the ending london race of this episode i dont think i will watch it again. Season 1, episode 24 ken block swiss alps raw onboard rally. Ken block has put a raptors supercharged v8 in a boat not content with putting silly power in cars, mr hoonigan has turned his attention to water rowan horncastle. Joining him is ricky carmichael, a dirt biking champion. Ken block ridealong reactions with friends in my canam. Enter ken block, who on this weeks episode of allnew tg. Allnew episodes of top gear premiere mondays at 98c on bbc america. Feb 23, 2018 matt leblanc, chris harris and rory reid take v8 muscle cars on the run from officer ken block, in this clip from episode one of series 25. Series 25 with matt leblanc, chris harris and rory reid.
The first episode of top gear uk hasnt even aired yet, but the filming has already brought the center of london to a standstill. Top gear uk earns public ire after downtown london. Plus, james meets american stunt driving legend ken block, jeremy tests the mildly insane mercedes sl black on the track, and comedian michael mcintyre is the star in a. The series kicks off with matt leblanc, chris harris and rory reid taking a motorsports road trip across americas wild west, in the latest v8 sports cars from mclaren, jaguar and ford. Jeremy clarkson tries to be ken block in the grand. Top gear in its current state may not be at its peek, but it is still certainly a cut above the other motoring programs.
Its officer ken block vs top gear as matt, chris and rory take v8 muscle cars on the run. In 2009, for the bbc show top gear, block took james may out for gymkhanastyle driving at block s stunt course at inyokern airport, an operational california airport, also starring ricky carmichael. Jan 05, 2018 the beginning was excellent but the interview was not good and it was rather uncomfortable to hear bill bailey angelia jolie speak the same story he did on top gear then the clarkson ken block style was good but later they cut back to extras too many times at least 8 and thanks to the season montage we all knew how it would end. While filming for the twentythird series of top gear, new presenter matt leblanc courted controversy after he and stuntdriver ken block were seen performing donuts near londons cenotaph.
Season 23 episode 3 ken block and the hoonicorn on top gear professional rally driver ken block has a whole lot of fun giving matt leblanc a tour of london in his hoonicorn mustang. During this series, he was seen in london with ken block, in morocco to test the ariel nomad, filmed a usa v uk segment with evans in blackpool, and went to south africa and lesotho with evans and eddie jordan. Season 1, episode 24 ken block swiss alps raw onboard rally stage. Ladies and gentlemen, allow us to present you with an exclusive directors cut of a very special film. James may meets ken block series, episode 3 watch stig lap the. Jun, 2016 enter ken block, who on this weeks episode of allnew tg, gave matt leblanc the guided tour to end all guided tours. As you know, ken block was featured in the new series of top gear.
In the past two years, its mainly been chris harris going sideways. The best top gear episodes of all time digital trends. In this episode of top gear, pro rally racer ken block drives his gymkhana 7 not in a race field but in an airfield. Journeying across beautiful utah, the boys attempt to outrun the law. Ken block drifts london extended directors cut top. I just imagine how good clarkson would play this role and i pity bbc. Jan 02, 2018 but it is not just ken block that takes part in the episode, namely we also take a look at matt leblanc, rory reid and chris harris as well. Top gear recently celebrated its 21st birthday, and personally i cant wait for its 42nd birthday celbrations. The allnew lineup includes selfconfessed petrol head chris evans at the helm. The twentythird series of top gear was aired during 2016 on bbc two and consisted of six episodes, beginning on 29 may and concluding on 3 july. All filmed on go pro fusion and hero 7, with some pretty unique mounts. Ken block and the hoonicorn on top gear top gear bbc america.
Ladies and gentlemen, allow us to present you with an extended cut of a very special film. Ken block gave james may top gear one hell of a ride. Ken block and matt leblanc drew the ire of members of parliament. James meets ken block james may travelled to the usa to spend a day with him. Top gear and ken block piss off half of london the drive. Top gear uk earns public ire after downtown london hoonage. Ken block and the queen i just finished watching the top gear episode where matt leblanc, and ken block tour london in the hoonicorn. Matt leblanc on a tour of london with ken block and his hoonicorn. Rallying and stuntdriving legend ken block joins james may on a rather quiet airfield in california. In the meantime, heres a quick reminder of what that 9000rpm na motor sounds like from hoonigan daily transmission ep.
Ken block drifts london extended directors cut top gear. This browser is supported only in windows 10 and above. Blocks 2018 schedule includes rallying this classic. Right in one of the spots that i slid my ford focus rs rx through in the guanajuato, mexico part of gymkhana ten. Welcome to the official home of top gear on youtube. Elsewhere, rory reid tests the new ford focus rs, chris harris attempts to tame ferraris savage f12 tdf and matt leblanc gets a whistlestop tour of. Meeting up with ken at inyokern airport in california, they had a quick conversation about. Ken block has put a raptors supercharged v8 in a boat. Mar 14, 2016 the first episode of top gear uk hasnt even aired yet, but the filming has already brought the center of london to a standstill.
One ken block, one deserted airfield and one james may. Its disgusting, boring, unimaginative, not funny and plain stupid all in one. In a normal world, 845 horsepower is more than enough, but for ken block, that number simply would not cut it. There is a scene in front of buckingham palace, where the queen sticks her head and waved to them, im assuming thats an actress and the queen, but if anyone knows different id like to know. As of 1 march 2020, 214 episodes of top gear have aired.
Top gear trio play outlaws with v8 supercars chased by ken block. Here you will find all the best clips from your favourite episodes, whether thats ken block in the hoon. Series 25 the best bits play all the very best bits from top gear. Jeremy clarkson tries to be ken block in the grand tour episode five. The pair were spotted filming for the new series of tg telly on tower bridge this morning, as block took a guided tour of the city with matt on board. Mar 26, 2020 the best top gear episodes of all time. Blocks mustang takes a tour of the city with matt on board. The thirteenth series of top gear aired during 2009 and consisted of seven episodes, beginning on 21 june and concluding on 2 august.
Ken block goes flat out in 6th gear through fog and rain in the swiss alps with neil cole. Hoonigans hoonicorn ken block mustang specs cj pony parts. Ken block ken blocks wild ford escort cossie v2 gets. To watch full episodes, you must have a cable provider that supports bbc americas full episode service and you must have bbc america as part of your cable package. Its been a while since ive driven my gymkhana spec 78 ford escort mk2 but that changes tomorrow with a new episode on my youtube channel. Professional rally driver ken block has a whole lot of fun giving matt leblanc a tour of london in his hoonicorn mustang. Theres no question that every season of top gear has its magic moment. Holy heck, ken block drifted a 900bhp truck up a mountain.