The Dakar Rally - the ultimate adventure in motorsport, pitting the toughest competitors and the toughest machinery against some of the most inhospitable landscapes in the world.

A perilous 9,000km journey across some of the most demanding terrain imaginable makes this a truly unique event, and all the drama, determination, misfortunes and mechanical mayhem are captured in this official review.

In 2007 an amazing 264 motorcycles, 189 cars and 85 trucks and some of the greatest names in motorsport - including Dakar greats Cyril Despres, Stephane Peterhansel, Luc Alphand and Ari Vatanen - did battle with the elements during the fascinating machine and spirit-breaking contest. Departing Portugal and weaving through Africa, from Morocco to Senegal, many were forced out of contention by the tough conditions, ensuring the fight for supremacy remained tense down to the wire.

The dramatic footage and competitor interviews featured in Dakar Rally 2007 capture the heart-stopping action as riders and drivers put their machines - and themselves - to the ultimate test on some of the most treacherous and breath-taking terrain. The review charts the triumphs and tragedy of the Dakar Rally, against a stunning backdrop of snow-capped peaks, dramatic sand dunes and precarious precipices.