Top Gear Cockometer

The Cockometer’s most famous target was the . For years, the Top Gear trio maintained that while the 3 Series was the best handling car in its class, you couldn't buy one because everyone would assume you were a "cock"—specifically a mid-level sales manager who tailgates and never uses indicators.

The "C**k-o-meter" is one of the most enduring and beloved running gags from the original Top Gear era (specifically the Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May years). It perfectly encapsulated the show’s unique blend of automotive journalism, puerile humor, and blatant mockery of modern car design. top gear cockometer

“Right,” Jeremy began, his voice echoing off the hangar walls. “James, Richard. Look at this. I thought I’d seen everything. A tyre pressure gauge that tells you the weather. A sat-nav that judges your parking. But this…” The Cockometer’s most famous target was the