Car Science - Season 1
1 - It's a Gas
Air Date: February 23, 2011
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?
2 - Slammin' Stop
Air Date: March 2, 2011
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."
3 - Crash & Burn
Air Date: March 9, 2011
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.
4 - Kaboom
Air Date: March 16, 2011
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.
5 - Stripped for Speed
Air Date: March 23, 2011
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.
6 - Bust a Move
Air Date: April 6, 2011
Making a low rider bounce; escaping a carjacker; eating and driving; the ultimate burnout.
7 - Giant Killer
Air Date: April 13, 2011
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.
8 - Art of the Apex
Air Date: April 20, 2011
In this episode of Car Science, we examine the art of taking a corner the fastest and most efficiently.
9 - Carbeque
Air Date: April 27, 2011
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.
10 - Best of Car Science Season One
Air Date: May 4, 2011
In this episode, we revisit the craziest and most outrageous Car Science experiments of the season!