Car Science

Synopsis

In-depth analysis of the world of automobiles, with entertaining presentations of the results.

First Air Date: 2011-02-23

Last Air Date: 2011-05-04

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 10

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Seasons

Season 1 (2011)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: It's a Gas (2011-02-23)

In the first episode, learn to perform the perfect car jump; testing the turbulence in convertibles to determine which is best for keeping a toupee in place; will shooting at the gas tank really blow up a car?
Ep. 2: Slammin' Stop (2011-03-02)

Car Science explores 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."
Ep. 3: Crash & Burn (2011-03-09)

Car Science takes on the science behind a Hollywood car crash stunt and puts a driver against a competitive eater to see who can destroy the most donuts.
Ep. 4: Kaboom (2011-03-16)

In this episode of Car Science, we look at a mobster legend and find out if a steel plate under your Caddy really can save you from a car bomb.
Ep. 5: Stripped for Speed (2011-03-23)

Testing a family car's power to weight ratio; firing a .44 magnum at a car's engine; driving over eggs; the five "bling-iest" rides.
Ep. 6: Bust a Move (2011-04-06)

Making a low rider bounce; escaping a carjacker; eating and driving; the ultimate burnout.
Ep. 7: Giant Killer (2011-04-13)

In this episode of Car Science, we race a muscle car, an open wheel racer and a go kart, and put James Bond car gadgets to the test.
Ep. 8: Art of the Apex (2011-04-20)

In this episode of Car Science, we examine the art of taking a corner the fastest and most efficiently.
Ep. 9: Carbeque (2011-04-27)

In this episode of Car Science, we fire up a fighter jet engine to see if you can heat a car up until it explodes.
Ep. 10: Best of Car Science Season One (2011-05-04)

In this episode, we revisit the craziest and most outrageous Car Science experiments of the season!