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2011
1 Season
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"The Car Show" was the American version of British classic "Top Gear." It revolves around a panel of four car guys who also happen to be celebrities. Panelists include Adam Carolla, Dan Niel, a Pulitzer Prize-winning auto writer, former NBA all-star John Sally, and Matt Farah, host and producer of "The Smoking Tire." Episodes feature round-table discussions of classic cars and great auto restoration projects. They often test drive vehicles.

Different episodes also feature guest hosts. Race car driver Jimmie Johnson came on one show.to race cars considered lemons. Brian Johnson, AC/DC lead singer, raced with one of the world's fastest cars against a person on a scooter and pedestrian taking the subway to see who could get across New York City fastest. Another episode features the Batmobile, road tests of the all-electric LEAF, and women trying to learn how to operate stick shifts.

The 15-episode series often centers around a type of vehicle. Muscle cars from the 1960s are featured on an episode along with fastest cars, most efficient, and most luxurious vehicles. The hosts take cars on special driving courses and road trips. They test cars at the Ford Proving Grounds and look at great car collections.

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Seasons

15. More Speed!

October 26, 2011

Adam and Matt challenge the BMW M3 against the Boss Mustang Laguna Seca Edition; the world debut of the Mosler Raptor GTR, an American supercar with 838 horsepower, a twin-turbo V-8 that goes 0 to 60 in a claimed 2.3 seconds. Only on SPEED.

14. What's Efficient

October 19, 2011

Adam tries out a new luxury hybrid, the Fisker Karma; Matt drives a diesel powered Mercedes from Mexico to Oregon - on a single tank of gas; comparing MPG on a Rolls Royce, a Bentley, and a Ford GT.

13. Muscle Cars

October 12, 2011

Adam, Dan and Matt talk about their favorite muscle cars from the 60s to those of today.

12. Luxury For All

October 5, 2011

For years Mercedes dominated the luxury car market, but then Lexus came and stole the thunder. Now there's a newcomer to the game. Can it "Lexus" Lexus? Matt takes a test drive in Malibu Canyon to find out. Then, we'll show you luxury cars you can afford on a busboy's salary. And stay tuned as Dan and Matt race a Maybach and Bentley Mulsanne with some unusual passengers in the backseats. Only on SPEED.

11. Racing Road Trip

September 28, 2011

Adam competes in a vintage car race; the new Chevy Volt and a Viper police car; John and Dan jump out of a plane.

10. Special Maneuvers

September 21, 2011

The hosts take an executive protective driving course; Matt Farah compares the stripped down, ultra light, open-wheeled Aerial Atom to the new import KTM Xbow; Dan drives a 1931 vintage race.

9. Prove It

September 14, 2011

Auto blogger Ezra Dyer and Matt race through the rugged terrain of the Ford Proving Grounds; NBA player Zach Randolph talks about his car collection; Adam looks inside people's trunks and glove compartments. Only on SPEED.

8. Mom Mobile vs Supercar

September 7, 2011

Dan & Matt race a mini van against a Delorean, and a Camry against a Ferrari; LA's Soap Box Derby; "Entourage" creator Doug Ellin and actor Jerry Ferrara.

7. Seattle Rally

August 31, 2011

Matt and Dave Mirra set off on a high speed scavenger hunt through Seattle; Big John drives three little cars; Adam visits the New York Auto Show; guest, designer Chip Foose. Only on SPEED.

6. Supercar Showdown

August 24, 2011

Not all car geeks are created equal. Adam and Matt show up at the track with very different ideas of what's a great super-car. They compare Mercedes' sexy, opulent and seriously fast SLS against the 670hp American Gladiator that is the Corvette ZR1. At half the cost, can it take on Germany's ultra coupe? Dan heads up to Pebble Beach to the Concours D' Elegance, the drunken Kentucky Derby of cars. Special Guest: Jason Castriota- A guy who designed the Ferrari 599 and Maserati Gran Turismo all before the age of 30. Only on SPEED.

5. Turbo Moms

August 17, 2011

Join John Salley at the so-called "Greatest Spectacle in Racing", the Indy 500 as he gets drafted to work for Townsend Bell's race team and finds out driving is only one part of winning. Later, two of the fastest luxury SUVs on the planet will go head to head as Matt Farah and Adam Carolla test these turbo-charged grocery carts on the track, and off-road. Lastly, Matt Farah travels to Monticello, NY to test the new Lamborghini. Special Guest: A Pro-Bowler with over 10,000 yards of rushing, sixtyeight touchdowns and a bad case of car fever, Thomas Jones. Only on SPEED.

4. Blast from the Past and Look Into the Future

August 10, 2011

Adam test drives the original Batmobile; Dan road tests Nissan's electric LEAF; Women learn to drive a stick; Guest IMSA driver Steve Millen.

3. Man vs Computer

August 3, 2011

Racing a computer controlled BMW; Dan tries dirt track racing; European vs American sports cars; Guest, designer Pete Brock. Only on SPEED.

2. Rush Hour Road Race

July 27, 2011

Join the team and Brian Johnson, lead singer of AC/DC, as they race one of the world's fastest super-cars against Italy's most popular scooter and a subway pedestrian to see which is the fastest way to get across New York City. Dan Neil conducts a road test of the new, striking Ferrari 458 Italia, and you're not going to wanna miss the hosts as they compete with each other to see who can most efficiently teach 4 beauties how to drive a manual...Dodge Viper! Special Guest - Three-time and reigning IZOD IndyCar Series champion and two-time and reigning Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti. Only on SPEED.

1. Kill The Lemon

July 20, 2011

The race is on as Adam, John, Matt and Dan race in the 24 Hours of Lemons, a highly competitive endurance racing series where cars cannot be worth more than $500 and cheating is encouraged. Special Guest - Jimmie Johnson.