"" is the second episode of the first season of The Grand Tour , released on November 25, 2016 , on Amazon Prime Video. Key Episode Highlights
: James May explores the unique South African motorsport known as "spinning," which involves performative drifting and stunts. [S1E2] Operation Desert Stumble
: The car is featured during the Special Forces mission as their getaway vehicle. "" is the second episode of the first
: The studio segments were filmed at the Cradle of Humankind near Johannesburg, South Africa. Car Reviews : : The studio segments were filmed at the
: Clarkson tests the 800-horsepower, track-only supercar on the show’s test track.
The episode was noted for being "car light" compared to the series premiere. While the Special Forces segment was praised for its action, some viewers felt it dragged on too long, though many highlight the humorous "respawn" mechanic where they had to start over each time someone was "killed".
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