: Clarkson tests the 800-horsepower, track-only supercar on the show’s test track.
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: The studio segments were filmed at the Cradle of Humankind near Johannesburg, South Africa. Car Reviews :
"" is the second episode of the first season of The Grand Tour , released on November 25, 2016 , on Amazon Prime Video. Key Episode Highlights
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".
: The main segment features Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May undergoing a rigorous and humorous Special Forces training mission at a secret base in Jordan . The mission includes simulated building raids, a car chase, and storming an airplane to rescue a VIP.
: The car is featured during the Special Forces mission as their getaway vehicle.