Car Science

Car Science steps on the gas and asks all the questions about cars you want to know but are afraid to ask. Ever wondered how Hollywood creates a car crash? Or if a car really can stop on a dime? Ever wanted to know how to pull off the perfect car jump? Car Science breaks down the science and the technology as it speeds at 100mph and blows your mind with a high octane blast of hard facts and twisted metal.

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Season 2013

3/21/13   The Giant Killer | view now »
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The Giant Killer How physics affects different vehicles under the same conditions; testing James Bond-style gadgets; drifting demonstration; extreme automotive audio.
21:43 7/18/13
4/22/13   Best of Season One | view now »
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Best of Season One Revisiting the craziest experiments of the season, including the ultimate car crash, the flaming burn out, analyzing a car bomb and the science behind invisible fire.
21:29 8/19/13

Season 1

2/02/13   It's a Gas | view now »
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It's a Gas The perfect car jump; keeping a toupee in place in a convertible; will shooting at the gas tank really blow up a car?
22:05 6/01/13
2/09/13   Slammin' Stop | view now »
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Slammin' Stop The perfect smoking tire donut; how one's body shape can improve one's chances when hitch hiking; America's best road kill places; the science of "stopping on a dime."
21:49 6/08/13
2/16/13   Big Block Blowout | view now »
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Big Block Blowout Executing the perfect high speed 180 degree turn; three professionals compete to determine who's best at eating while driving; testing Dirty Harry's claim of handgun versus car.
21:35 6/15/13
2/23/13   Kaboom | view now »
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Kaboom Can a steel plate protect against a car bomb? Jet car drag race; the five biggest gas guzzlers of 2011.
21:34 6/22/13
3/07/13   Stripped for Speed | view now »
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Stripped for Speed Testing a family car's power to weight ratio; firing a .44 magnum at a car's engine; driving over eggs; the five "blingiest" rides.
21:47 7/04/13
3/14/13   Bust a Move | view now »
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Bust a Move Making a low rider bounce; escaping a carjacker; eating and driving; the ultimate burnout.
21:35 7/11/13
3/28/13   Art of the Apex | view now »
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Art of the Apex Taking a corner fast and efficiently; the top five muscle cars of all time; stunt man engineers a reverse 360; exotic auto interiors.
21:46 7/25/13
4/15/13   Carbecue | view now »
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Carbecue A jet engine attempts to heat a car up until it explodes; stunt man demonstrates burnout techniques; highway workers fined for not wearing safety vests; turning a mom-mobile into a drag racing demon.
21:32 8/12/13