• MEGAFACTORIES: ABOUT

  • Sunday 12 February at 9:00PM
  • National Geographic Channel

DESCRIPTION

They're sleek. They're speedy. And they all started life in a Megafactory.

New Megafactories is back with brand new episodes Thursdays at 9pm, to lift the lid on some of the most forward-thinking supercar production plants on the planet.

Megafactories: Porsche Panamera
The four-door Panamera divided sports car fans worldwide. Few, however, could fail to be impressed by the state-of-the-art 150€ million factory where 120 Panameras are made each day.

Megafactories: BMW X3
It's the SUV with the spirit of a sports car, but why did BMW move production of the second generation X3 from Europe to South Carolina? Find out and explore the firm's factory floor.

Megafactories: Lotus Evora
Norfolk isn't an obvious choice for a megafactory, but the rural county has been home to Lotus since 1966. Join CEO Dany Bahar as he unveils plans for their latest super car: the Evora.

Megafactories: Williams F1
Automobile engineering reaches its peak in the high-tech, high-spec world of Formula 1. With unprecedented access to Williams F1's futuristic development factory,  see the ins and outs of Williams' FW33 F1 Car.

EPISODE GUIDE

  • Megafactories: Armoured Car
    They are a must if you are a world leader, but now even mums are starting to use them. Discover how cars are modified for maximum protection.
  • Megafactories: BMW
    Take a behind-the-scenes tour and gain insight into BMW's high-tech and innovative manufacturing plants as they create the sleek and stylish Z4 Roadster.
  • Megafactories: Fire Truck
    The fire truck is taken to the next level of engineering, making it a feat of technological genius. This is the ultimate firefighting vehicle.
  • Megafactories: Corvette
    Go behind the scenes at Corvette, where they create the ZO6 supercar. It has a unique, hand-built, powerful engine that can propel it to speeds of 200mph.
  • Megafactories: The Lotus Evora
    Join charismatic CEO Dany Bahar in Norfolk, unlikely home of the Lotus megafactory, as he unveils plans for their latest super car: the Evora.
    Next Showing:  
    Thursday 16 February at 9:00PM - National Geographic Channel
    Repeats:  
    Friday 17 February at 1:00AM - National Geographic Channel

    Friday 17 February at 5:00PM - National Geographic Channel
  • Megafactories: Williams F-1
    With unprecedented access to Williams F1’s futuristic development factory, we reveal the ins and outs of the phenomenal FW33 F1 Car.
    Next Showing:  
    Thursday 23 February at 9:00PM - National Geographic Channel
    Repeats:  
    Friday 24 February at 1:00AM - National Geographic Channel

    Friday 24 February at 5:00PM - National Geographic Channel
  • Megafactories: John Deere
    The John Deere factory houses more than 2,000 employees, 49 robotic welders and eight laser cutters, all of which help make the John Deere STS Combine – a harvesting mega-machine.
  • Megafactories: Ferrari
    Inside a top-secret factory in Italy, witness the creation of the newest and most powerful Ferrari yet. Learn the design secrets of this incredible sports car at every point along the production line.
  • Megafactories: Harley-Davidson
    The Harley-Davidson V-Rod can go from 0 to 96km/hour in 3.52 seconds. Visit the Harley-Davidson factory in Kansas City to see the makings of one of the company's most revolutionary bikes to date.
  • Megafactories: BMW X3
    It’s the SUV with the spirit of a sports car! Explore why BMW moved production of the iconic X3 from Europe to South Carolina.
    Next Showing:  
    Sunday 12 February at 9:00PM - National Geographic Channel
    Repeats:  
    Monday 13 February at 8:00PM - National Geographic Channel

    Tuesday 14 February at 12:00AM - National Geographic Channel
  • Megafactories: Winnebago
    A 400 square-foot movable mansion that can travel at 75mph. Hit the open road in a Winnebago, America's finest home from home.
  • Megafactories: High Speed Delivery
    Step inside the largest and most efficient automated delivery system on the planet. More than a courier, UPS is an epic transport network.
  • Megafactories: Porsche Panamera
    Explore the state-of-the-art $200million factory where the controversial four-door Panamera that divided sports car fans worldwide is made.
    Next Showing:  
    Thursday 8 March at 8:00PM - National Geographic Channel
    Repeats:  
    Friday 9 March at 12:00AM - National Geographic Channel

    Saturday 10 March at 10:00PM - National Geographic Channel
  • Megafactories: Caterpillar
    With more horsepower than 30 Ferraris, CAT make the biggest mining trucks in the world, with 12ft wheels and engines bigger than a car.
ADVERTISEMENT

PHOTOS

VIDEOS

http://media.natgeotv.com/Shows/17567.jpg
National Geographic Channel