Debunking Fast and Furious Myths: The Truth Behind the Action

TLDRThe Fast and Furious franchise has entertained car enthusiasts with amazing stunts, but many of them are scientifically impossible. We debunk the myths behind wheelie burnouts, nitrous oxide explosions, driving 100 mph in reverse, and more.

Key insights

Performing a wheelie burnout while doing a burnout is not possible in real-life car physics.

Nitrous oxide (nos) doesn't explode into fiery balls like in the movies; it's actually an oxidizer for combustion.

Using a wastegate trick to increase turbo boost in a carbureted car would not result in more power.

Driving 100 mph in reverse is not possible due to the limitations of reverse gear ratios.

Building a zombie car with wireless hacking capabilities is highly unlikely and far-fetched.

Q&A

Can a car perform a wheelie burnout while doing a burnout in real life?

No, it is physically impossible for a car to perform a wheelie burnout while doing a burnout due to the laws of physics and tire grip.

Do nitrous oxide (nos) bottles explode like in the Fast and Furious movies?

No, nitrous oxide does not explode into fiery balls. It is an oxidizer used to increase the oxygen content for combustion and does not combust on its own.

Does using a wastegate trick actually increase turbo boost in a carbureted car?

No, increasing turbo boost by modifying the wastegate in a carbureted car would require corresponding adjustments in fuel delivery, which is not possible in this setup.

Is it possible to drive 100 mph in reverse?

No, the limitations of reverse gear ratios and other mechanical factors make it impossible for a car to reach such high speeds in reverse.

Can a car be hacked wirelessly and turned into a zombie car?

While there have been instances of car hacking, the idea of wirelessly turning a car into a zombie car with full control is highly unlikely and more of a conceptual threat than a realistic possibility.

Timestamped Summary

02:07Performing a wheelie burnout while doing a burnout is not possible in real-life car physics.

04:31Nitrous oxide (nos) doesn't explode into fiery balls like in the movies; it's actually an oxidizer for combustion.

06:33Using a wastegate trick to increase turbo boost in a carbureted car would not result in more power.

09:44Driving 100 mph in reverse is not possible due to the limitations of reverse gear ratios.

11:24Building a zombie car with wireless hacking capabilities is highly unlikely and far-fetched.