Ep 6. British sports cars

In Top Gear season 15 episode 6, the hosts kick things off by paying homage to the British automotive industry, specifically British sports cars. The episode begins with Jeremy Clarkson showcasing the iconic and elegant Jaguar XKR-S while Richard Hammond places his bets on the Aston Martin V12 Vantage in a race that takes place on a runway. James May, on the other hand, opts for the fairly unknown newcomer; the Noble EP3 but the car ends up breaking down before the race even starts.

The three hosts then move on to discuss the notable British sports cars including the classic Lotus Esprit, the Aston Martin DB5, the Jaguar E-type, and the McLaren F1, delving into the vehicles' histories, features, and their personal experiences with each car.

Following this, the presenters engage in a series of challenges to determine which car is the ultimate British sports car. The first challenge involves a race between the Jaguar XFR and the Noble M600. After that, they participate in a series of challenges that test the cars' speed, handling, and other key features. They then go on to face a surprising task which includes a fuel consumption test that sheds a light on the impact of driving styles on British sports cars.

The hosts conclude the episode by coming up with the top 10 best British sports cars of all time, listed in chronological order. They reveal their lists and argue about each other's decisions, commenting on each car and their personal experiences that helped them form their opinions.

Overall, Top Gear season 15 episode 6 is a celebration of British sports cars. The presenters' respect for these automobiles, as well as their deep understanding of the history and significance of these vehicles to the automotive industry, comes through in their lively discussions and challenges. Viewers will be treated to an exciting, informative, and humorous episode that showcases the best of British engineering and design in the world of sports cars.