On this day in 1983: MG introduces the turbocharged Metro, the Peugeot 205 makes its debut and Top Gear films an Autocar roadtest
’s extremely aerodynamic Probe IV concept; and a Mercedes 500 SEC modified by Sbarro for the Arabian market and “uncomfortably close to the borders of bad taste”.Our road test of the MG Metro Turbo was filmed for a segment on the BBC television show Top Gear.
Presenter Sue Baker joined our John Miles and Michael Scarlett at the MIRA proving ground as they conducted their vital acceleration, handling, braking and fuel economy tests, including on the banked circuit with an array of gear attached – and a floodlight shining in Miles’ face! Rest assured, though, that all of the tests done twice, the figures not to be prejudiced by the weight of the hidden camera and sound men and all their gear. The episode isn’t online, sadly.
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