The one with... Hammond's lightning strike

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The one with Hammond’s lightning strike

Series 4, Episode 5 (2004)

Our first attempt to main Richard Hammond involved a Volkswagen Golf and 600,000 volts. This episode also features that amazing beach film with the 911, Jaguar XKR and BMW 645i.

TestsHammond on hatches

Richard in the chair as the TG microscope passes over the Vauxhall Astra, Mazda 3 and VW Golf. Fair enough, but will Hammond or James mention the elephant in the room?
TestsThe boys drive to Pendine Sands in a BMW 645Ci, Jaguar XKR and Porsche 911 part 1 (series 4, episode 5)

Pendine Sands, home of many great speed record attempts, plays host to the boys and their super GT rivals – Richard’s 911, James’s 645Ci and Jeremy’s XKR.
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CelebsVaughan & Van Outen

Seemingly inseparable former Big Breakfast cohorts share the cockpit of our Suzuki Liana – but who drives and will the extra weight affect the outcome?
StuntsHammond gets hit by lightning in a VW Golf (series 4, episode 5)

You already know the outcome, as the Hamster’s still with us, but you’ll still be amazed at the way a small man in a VW Golf can withstand 600,000 volts of nature’s finest.
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