The Ford GT40 is taught to the boys.
For the sixth episode, The Grand Tour’s tent continues its trip around the globe for the car-centric series. Jeremy Clarkson and James May have had fun in the desert and built ecocars. ruined Italy. Are this week’s antics any more tame?
1. They are in Scandinavia, where it is cold and snowy
Finland is home to an incredible number of race drivers. Maybe driving in snowy or icy conditions can help sharpen rally reflexes.
2. Richard visits the port to receive an immigrant from the U.K.
It’s a Ford Mustang that is being officially sold in Europe for the first ever time. Americanophile Hammond is thrilled to be able to purchase a right-hand-drive Mustang.
3. Someone has to ruin the fun.
Clarkson is seen in the Ford Focus RS. He believes that the car is better suited for British roads than the brash, American load. He argues that driving a Mustang in Britain would be like wearing a Stetson. That’s right.
4. First, let’s do a scientific analysis of chocolates
The new Volvo S90 interior is stunning, the boys say. It’s so beautiful, one would be hesitant to spread chocolate crumbs on the wood and light-colored leather. What type of chocolate is the best? To eat while driving
5. A car chase breaks out between two Fords, sugar consumed
The participants could not have had different reactions. Richard exclaims, “I’m involved in a car chase with a Mustang.” Clarkson is impressed by the grip that the Focus RS provides in bends. “What’s the point of traction control?” he inquires. It’s almost like giving nymphomaniac control to a nun.
6. Richard locates the line lock button
It is intended to warm up your rear tires. Clarkson believes he understands the true reason line lock was created: “This is an ideal feature to people who wake up in morning and think, “Hm, I have too much tread on my tires.”
7. It’s the Grand Tour Santaland Grotto
Need a Christmas gift idea? You don’t have to go far for gift ideas, even if they are a bit outrageous.
8. May chases a dream and drives the Ford GT40This GT40 was not just any GT40. It actually competed in Le Mans in 1966. This was Ford’s plot to humiliate Ferrari at the global stage.
9. This is what they had against them
It is the exquisitely beautiful and highly valuable Ferrari P3. It stands just 37.3 inches tall and is incredibly lower than the GT40.
10. Everybody is a winner
Ford may have won the race but take a look at the cars made from rivalry. Ferrari and Ford put everything into Le Mans. These beautiful machines are a testament to that struggle.