The legendary Pikes Peak International Hillclimb returns to the 156-turn, 12.42-mile mountain course known as "The Race to the Clouds". Drivers battle against gravity, thin air and unforgiving terrain as they push their machines to the absolute limit in one of the most spectacular and dangerous motorsport events in the world.
The legendary Pikes Peak International Hillclimb returns to the 156-turn, 12.42-mile mountain course known as "The Race to the Clouds". Drivers battle against gravity, thin air and unforgiving terrain as they push their machines to the absolute limit in one of the most spectacular and dangerous motorsport events in the world.
It is an icon, the world´s best selling sportscar: The Chevrolet Corvette. Since 60years there is the 'Vette'. No other sportscar stands so much für the 'American Way of Drive' like the Corvette.
In 1954, after more than 20 years of abstinence, Mercedes returns to Grand Prix racing. With a lot of engagement, advanced engineering and with the best Grand-Prix-drivers of the world, Mercedes wanted to be enjoy success in motorsports again.
Revisiting the past to portray the classic and veteran cars of decades gone by, meeting the personalities who wrote automotive history, sending very old cars running round very fast circuits.
Space meets overwhelming performance. Power sports station wagons are family cars with sports car DNA. The Audi RS6 has evolved over decades from an incon-spicuous family car to a technological masterpiece. But its competition is not to be underestimated. A look at the development history of sports station wagons shows how they have become the versatile performance machines of today.
All-wheel drive is only fun off-road? Not at all! And these two are the proof: The Subaru Forester takes off in its brand-new sixth generation. Weâre checking out its qualities on and off the road and uncovering the secret of its success. And this all-wheel-drive firecracker is probably one of the most extraordinary electric cars out there. Stay tuned for five thrilling facts plus a bonus.
This show brings you the best mix of national and international powersports from around the world.
The Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) thrills with close GT3 racing, featuring top drivers and teams competing on iconic circuits across Germany and Europe. High-octane motorsport at its finest.
Australian Circuit Boat Racing offers high-speed thrills on the water, where precision and speed decide intense races on demanding courses. Spectacular competitions captivate motorsport fans across Australia.
The "F1H20 World Powerboat Championship" is the worlds' fastest boat racing championship with speeds up to 250 kp/h
Caution, danger of splashing! Since 1992, the Aquabike World Championship has been the most important racing series in the sport of jet skiing and one of the fastest competitions in water sports. On specially designed race courses or on the high seas, the participants engage in thrilling races in the ski and runabout categories and fascinate with all kinds of stunts on their more than 300 hp jet skis.
Australian Circuit Boat Racing offers high-speed thrills on the water, where precision and speed decide intense races on demanding courses. Spectacular competitions captivate motorsport fans across Australia.
The Mercedes C111 . Experimental- and research car from 1969. Design and engineering aren't common for the mostly conservative brand. On the outside gull-winged GFK-vehicle body, under the hood, you can find a three-shim rotary engine with 280 horse power. Later on Mercedes equips two C111s with 3,5-litre V8 motors. One of them is ready to start, and Classic Ride will test it on the road , today. Everybody is fascinated by the Mercedes C111! Additionally in this episode: A coupe , as elegant as a cocktail dress by Chanel and as solid as a medieval castle: The Mercedes 280 SE 3.5 coupe. The noble vehicle is one of the most reliable Oldies in the world. And especially the V8-motorised version with a 3,5 liter engine displacement gives you enough horse power in every biosphere.
This is AMG's vision of an electric future: The Concept AMG GT XX delivers an unbelievable 1,360 horsepower and charges faster than you can say ârange anxiety.â We were there for the spectacular world premiere. And: This racer looks like it came straight out of a retro film â but itâs actu-ally the brand-new top model from Morgan. We reveal five exciting facts about this British masterpiece.
The Jaguar XF-S is supposed to put pressure on BMW, Audi and co. in the business class segment. With V6 power, 380 HP output and all-wheel drive it wants to teach the German top dogs the true meaning of the word fear. Volvo takes a different approach. The S90 is captivating due to its Scandinavian design and economical four-cylinder engines.
This show brings you the best mix of national and international powersports from around the world.
The Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) thrills with close GT3 racing, featuring top drivers and teams competing on iconic circuits across Germany and Europe. High-octane motorsport at its finest.
The "AWDC" is a british offorad event where drivers have to tackle tight and twisty roads filled with mud und gravel
The "Australian Drag Racing Championship" is a regional motorsport series for top fuel dragsters that exceed speeds of roughly 300 mp/h in under 5 seconds
The FIM QuadCross World Championship (formerly EMX Quad European Championship) is the premier international competition for quad bike motocross.
Monster Jam is an American monster truck series where drivers have to perform stunts and race against each other
The Icelandic Formula Off-Road is one of the most extreme racing series in the world and demands everything from the teams and their specially built vehicles. Nearly vertical cliffs have to be climbed, demanding time challenges have to be solved or spectacular aquaplaning stunts have to be performed.
Tractor pulling is a competitive motorsport where modified tractors or trucks pull a heavy sled along a specified distance within a track. The sport is known for its powerful machines and intense competition.
Tractor pulling is a competitive motorsport where modified tractors or trucks pull a heavy sled along a specified distance within a track. The sport is known for its powerful machines and intense competition.
Convertibles with plenty of power. Porsche 911 Targa - the cult classic par excellence! Extreme lightweight Construction. The Lotus Seven Twin Cam SS - more race - than road car. This car demands the whole man. The 1930 Bentley Blower. And Sunbeam Tiger. A large V8 heart beats In this dainty English Roadster.
British luxury meets German lifestyle. The Bentley Bentayga EWB pampers its rear-seat passengers with impeccable craftsmanship and a champagne cooler. In contrast, the best seat in the Mercedes CLE 53 with its inline-six engine is clearly behind the wheel.
Extreme Winter Test: We push the Mercedes G 580 EQ to its limits on the snowy Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road and uncover all the pros and cons of the new electric drivetrain. Does the electric G still feel like a true G-Class? And we get an exclusive drive in the new, still camouflaged CLA. With modern features and extremely efficient performance, this model aims to redefine the entry into the brand.
This show brings you the best mix of national and international powersports from around the world.
The Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) thrills with close GT3 racing, featuring top drivers and teams competing on iconic circuits across Germany and Europe. High-octane motorsport at its finest.
This show brings you the best mix of national and international powersports from around the world.
Gearing Up shows the world's most unique motorsport events covering cars, bikes and everything else
Kati and Patrick from Munich are huge fanas of US cars and proud owners of a 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. But they are no longer satisfied with its 5.7-liter small block and want to buy a bigger engine. For that reason they're visiting the engine specialists from Down Town Garage, who store more than 50 engines - from powerful stroker to rare flathead engines. Part of the location is also an American diner with a motel. There you can spend the night in proper style, for example in the Garage Room with its own V8 table. But before the Chevelle can get a more powerful engine, the periphery items must be updated, which means that the front axis is modified. A sportier kit with new wishbones, dampers, springs and stabilizer is added.
A skidding lorry against a remote controlled family van. That`s the new story the Stunt Heroes realize on their private Autobahn. Stunt coordinator Christoph Domanski`s goal: to separate the roof from the rest of the car. If the plan works out, they will create a unique stunt convertible. A spectacular stunt test for Hollywood productions!
Every other year, the Land Rover Experience Tour invites adventurers to explore the world's most remote areas. In 2017, it's time for next tour. The destination: Peru. 30,000 people applied, but only six of them qualified for the adventure. They go on the trail of the Inca Trail and travel 2,000 kilometers through Peru ' most of it off the road. Their tour vehicle is the Land Rover Discovery.
Martorell near the Mediterranean city of Barcelona is the home of Seatâs largest production plant. Vehicles have been produced here since 1950. Today, half a million cars per year are produced on an area of almost three million square meters. The plant is considered to be one of the most advanced in Europe. 14,000 employees, industry 4.0, human-machine collaboration and an army of over 2,000 robots are deployed here. "Made in Spain" takes a look behind the scenes of Seat.
Red deserts, mystical sounds and endless spaces: To travel the Australian outback by car has always been a dream for the 25 year old student Lena Kwasow. As a passionate driver and committed Mini fan she wants to do a 10-day trip in a Mini through the Northern Territory, from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock. Along the way she encounters a fascinating fauna and stunning nature.
