Modern Marvels S13E40 - Horsepower
S13E40 Horsepower
Episode Overview
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure into the realm of high-performance vehicles. Discover the fastest accelerating cars on the planet and learn how the term "horsepower" originated as a marketing strategy for steam engines in the early 19th century. Meet the horsepower experts from the Society of Automotive Engineers who evaluate today's most powerful engines. Experience the thrill of Unlimited Hydroplane racing, where massive boats zoom across water at over 200 mph. Venture inside a massive container ship housing a diesel engine that produces over 100,000 horsepower. At Hoover Dam, witness the vast energy harnessed from water, and explore the Edmonston Pumping Plant's 80,000 horsepower units that supply 2 billion gallons of water daily to California. Finally, get behind the wheel of innovative hybrid cars that deliver 400 horsepower while achieving an impressive 42 miles per gallon.