Top Gear Cockometer ((hot)) Here

It tapped into a very British anxiety about "not wanting to make a scene" or appear overly successful.

Richard attempted to overtake a caravan on a blind bend. The Porsche’s nose lifted, the dial buried itself at , and the voice announced: “Cock of the Year candidate registered. Sending telemetry to insurance database.” Richard went pale. top gear cockometer

“No, James,” Richard Hammond grinned, bouncing on his heels. “It stands for exactly what you think it stands for. And look—there’s a needle. Zero to ten.” It tapped into a very British anxiety about

The Cockometer remains a fan-favorite memory because it was brutally honest. It wasn't about how fast the car went or how well it cornered; it was about the social pecking order. It forced viewers to ask the question: Do I want this car because it’s good, or do I want it because I want people to look at me? Sending telemetry to insurance database

Several vehicles are forever linked to this imaginary gauge in the Top Gear hall of fame: