Clarkson presents a programme where he compares various super cars from the past and present to determine the best vehicles for speed, grip, handling, reliability, styling and noise output. A brief history on the developments made in modern travel over the last 100 years is discussed and later Clarkson puts many top cars to the test. Includes: the Brabus Mercedes, Austin 1100 PTC, Pagani Zonda, Jaguar XJ220, McLaren Mercedes SLR, Porsche Carrera GT, Lotus Exige, Lorus Elise, BMW CSL, Alfa Romeo GTV6 and the Mercedes SL55. Is motoring as fun as it used to be?