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Originally Posted by zevolv
In Clarkson's Inventions that Changed the World 2 when they are at his house there is a Lotus Elise in his driveway.
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:arrow: Clarkson earlier had a Ferrari 355 GTS;
VITAL STATISTICS
Model Ferrari F355 GTS
Engine type V8, 3496cc
Power 380bhp @ 8250rpm
Torque 265 lb ft @ 6000rpm
Transmission Six-speed manual
Tyres (front) 225/40 ZR18; (rear) 265/40 ZR18 wishbones, coil springs, pressurised gas dampers with electronic control (two settings), anti-roll bar
Fuel 16.7mpg (combined)
Acceleration 0 to 60mph: 4.6sec
Top speed 183mph
Value £60,000
Mileage Under 9,000
Verdict The love of my life. Enjoy!
Rating xxxxx
Suspension (front and rear) independent, double unequal-length
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http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...569667,00.html )

but he switched to a Mercedes SL 55 AMG autumn 2002.
Vital statistics
Engine type V8
Capacity 5439cc
Power 500bhp at 6100rpm
Torque 516lb ft at 2650-4500rpm
Transmission Five-speed automatic with Tipfunction Suspension (front) Active Body Control with hydraulic servos; (rear) multi-link independent with Active Body Control
Tyres (front) 255/40 ZR18; (rear) 285/35 ZR18
Fuel consumption Urban: 13.5mpg
ex/urban: 26.6mpg
combined: 19.9mpg CO2 340g/km
Acceleration 0 to 62mph: 4.7sec
Company car cost £12,465 for higher-rate taxpayers
Top speed 155mph (electronically limited)
Insurance group 20A
Price £89,040
Verdict Such a great car that even shameful customer service can't spoil it
Rating xxxxx
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http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...434844,00.html )