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Speedmakers

Season 1 2011

  • 2011-02-24T05:00:00Z on Speed
  • 45m
  • 7h 30m (10 episodes)
  • United States
  • Documentary, Special Interest
Speedmakers takes a look at the iconic builders and epic innovators of acceleration.

10 episodes

Series Premiere

2011-02-24T05:00:00Z

1x01 Jaguar

Series Premiere

1x01 Jaguar

  • 2011-02-24T05:00:00Z45m

Jaguar’s manufacturing facility near Birmingham is known for its elaborate assembly line where vehicles travel through four separate buildings prior to completion.

2011-03-03T05:00:00Z

1x02 Aston Martin

1x02 Aston Martin

  • 2011-03-03T05:00:00Z45m

James Bond's favorite car is the first to be manufactured utilizing ultrasonic welding, that is, no bolts, screws or weld marks on its frame.

2011-03-10T05:00:00Z

1x03 Top Fuel Dragsters

1x03 Top Fuel Dragsters

  • 2011-03-10T05:00:00Z45m

A look at Top Fuel Dragsters, the fastest land based vehicles known to man, at the National Hot Rod Association's US Nationals.

2011-03-17T04:00:00Z

1x04 Super Kits

1x04 Super Kits

  • 2011-03-17T04:00:00Z45m

For those whose budgets won't cover a multi-million dollar car, jet or boat, a company will provide a DIY kit at a fraction of the cost.

2011-03-24T04:00:00Z

1x05 Armet Armored Vehicle

1x05 Armet Armored Vehicle

  • 2011-03-24T04:00:00Z45m

This monster truck mounted on a Ford F550 chassis, can endure heavy fire and get out of a kill zone quickly.

2011-03-24T04:00:00Z

1x06 Electric Vehicles

1x06 Electric Vehicles

  • 2011-03-24T04:00:00Z45m

The Tesla roadster, Jaguar C-X75 and the Chevy Volt are among the next generation of gas hybrid and electric powered cars.

2011-04-14T04:00:00Z

1x07 Kenworth 18-Wheeler

1x07 Kenworth 18-Wheeler

  • 2011-04-14T04:00:00Z45m

Modern technology gives the T700 the lowest aerodynamic drag of any Kenworth truck.

2011-04-22T04:00:00Z

1x08 Triumph Motorcycles

1x08 Triumph Motorcycles

  • 2011-04-22T04:00:00Z45m

Celebrated for its timeless style, precision engineering, and distinctive design, Triumph employs the most state-of-the-art design and manufacturing processes in the industry.

2011-05-05T04:00:00Z

1x09 Lotus Evora

1x09 Lotus Evora

  • 2011-05-05T04:00:00Z45m

Lotus's lightweight mid-engined; rear-wheel drive sports car challenges Porsche and Ferrari for dominance in the sports car market.

2011-05-12T04:00:00Z

1x10 Daytona Resurfacing

1x10 Daytona Resurfacing

  • 2011-05-12T04:00:00Z45m

The first repaving of the legendary track at Daytona International Speedway in over thirty years required over 50,000 tons of asphalt.v

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