The second series of Top Gear Australia was aired during 2009 on SBS One and consisted if eight episodes, beginning on 11 May and concluding on 29 June. Warren Brown, Steve Pizzati and Australian cousin of the Stig returned for their second series, whilst James Morrison joined the programme replacing Charlie Cox, who left after series one.
| Top Gear Australia | |
|---|---|
| Season 2 | |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Release | |
| Original network | SBS One |
| Original release | 11 May – 29 June 2009 |
| Series chronology | |
This was the final series to be aired on SBS One, as the show moved to Nine Network for the third series. This was also the last series to feature Brown as host as well as the only one to have Morrison.
Episodes
edit| Total | No. | Title | Reviews | Features/challenges | Guest(s) | Original air date | Viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | Series 2, Episode 1 | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X • BMW 135i • Lamborghini Murcielago | Race from Federation Square to Portsea | Mark Skaife | 11 May 2009 | 0.68[1] |
| 10 | 2 | Series 2, Episode 2 | Walkinshaw HSV Clubsport | Home-made electric cars (Suzuki MightyBoy • Holden Kingswood) | Ian Moss | 18 May 2009 | 0.62[2] |
| 11 | 3 | Series 2, Episode 3 | Maserati GranTurismo S | Ute conversion (Prelude • Tarago) | Anh Do | 25 May 2009 | 0.60[3] |
| 12 | 4 | Series 2, Episode 4 | Audi RS6 • HSV Clubsport R8 • Kia Soul | Ultimate drifting: (Ice cream van • stretch limo • truck) | Liesel Jones | 1 June 2009 | 0.59[4] |
| 13 | 5 | Series 2, Episode 5 | Elfin T5 • Elfin MS8 Streamliner | Armoured limousines: (Combi Van • Statesman Series II • Mini Clubman) | H.G. Nelson | 8 June 2009 | 0.54[5] |
| 14 | 6 | Series 2, Episode 6 | Pontiac G8 GXP • Nissan 370Z | Lawn mowers (Ferris IS 5100Z • Toyota Hilux • Musical engine) | Brendan Jones • Amanda Keller | 15 June 2009 | 0.55[6] |
| 15 | 7 | Series 2, Episode 7 | Toyota FJ40 Landcruiser • Nissan Patrol | Smart car and Fiat 500 on the Oodnadatta Track | Gary Sweet | 22 June 2009 | 0.51[7] |
| 16 | 8 | Series 2, Episode 8 | Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III • Lexus LS 600h L • Mercedes-Benz S320 CDI | Porsche Cayenne Diesel vs. Horse | Gyton Grantley | 29 June 2009 | 0.48[8] |