As of July 2026, Top Gear Season 16 aired in 1986 with 8 episodes. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Top Gear Season 16

1986 8 Episodes Documentary ⭐ 8/10

Top Gear Season 16 has built a real following among viewers who want documentaries that actually inform. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. Its 8/10 TMDB score, built from 120 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. The storytelling serves the subject rather than the other way around. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Top Gear Season 16 is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The access Top Gear Season 16 gets is remarkable — and the storytelling does full justice to it. Season 16 of Top Gear includes 8 episodes. It aired from September 1986 to October 1986. It was aired in 1986. What elevates Top Gear Season 16 above most documentary work is a refusal to settle for the easy version of the story. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Top Gear Season 16 is the kind of documentary you immediately want to recommend to someone else. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Getting this level of access rarely happens twice. The kind of documentary that makes you feel informed rather than manipulated.

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🎬 Top Gear Season 16 — Episode Guide

E1
Episode 1
1986-09-09
Metro, Maestro, Montego and now the new 800 Series of executive saloons make up an Austin Rover range aimed at enhancing the company's sales and reputation at home and abroad. But can the recently renamed Rover Group, headed by Graham Day improve Austin Rover's image for reliability and quality? Top...
E2
Episode 2
1986-09-16
The emphasis this week is on performance cars. Jackie Stewart shows William Woollard that what he learnt as a racing driver can help people to drive more safely on the roads. And Sue Baker tests the new Renault GTA V6 Turbo. But, with so many powerful cars on the market at the moment, do the glossy ...
E3
Episode 3
1986-09-23
For most of us, owning a Ferrari is just a dream, but at the annual meeting of the Ferrari Club of Great Britain, owners come together to show off their pride and possession. The petrol companies desperately offer everything from glasses to cricket bats to induce people to buy more of their products...
E4
Episode 4
1986-09-30
Car manufacturers will be launching their latest models at the Birmingham Motor Show in two weeks time. But tonight, Chris Goffey previews one of the latest offerings from Germany, the BMW 7 Series. William Woollard casts an eye over a selection of cars at the budget end of the market. Still with ec...
E5
Episode 5
1986-10-07
Jaguar has done very well since its recent privatisation — especially in its sales in the United States. Now it prepares to launch its most important new car in almost 20 years. Chris Goffey road tests the new XJ6 and asks if it will be a big seller in both home and export markets. William Woollard ...
E6
Episode 6
1986-10-14
This week sees the start of the 1986 British International Motor Show, held this year at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. William Woollard guides you round the latest creations from the world's leading manufacturers and assesses how the best of British stands up against the opposition. ...
E7
Episode 7
1986-10-21
Surprisingly, almost as many convertibles are sold in winter as in summer, in the United Kingdom. William Woollard takes an unseasonal look at the best-selling Cabriolets in Britain. Status symbol or necessity? We look at the latest in car phones and examine likely changes in the regulations governi...
E8
Episode 8
1986-10-28
In the last of the present series, especially for motor bike enthusiasts, Chris Goffey previews the International Bike show, which opens at Olympia tomorrow, including a look at the new super-bike from Honda. If you thought steam cars were a thing of the past, meet a new one capable of an astounding...

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