For many people motorbikes represent a rebellious lifestyle, speed and freedom. This episode of the The Greatest Ever presents every type of motorbike imaginable. From the Easy Rider chopper to the legendary Vespa city runabout to the superbike with a helicopter turbine, they're all there. But suprisingly, it’s not the fastest bike that wins. It was ultimately a motorcycle that barely does 40 km/h which captured our experts hearts. But which pair of wheels would you go for?
Question: what’s the odd one out in this list? Sports cars, vodka Martini, beautiful women, stamp collecting, James Bond. You’re right if you say that alcohol and cars just don’t mix. But the subject of this edition of The Greatest Ever is really for people with something of a sophisticated lifestyle. Our experts have sought out ten vehicles that define the term ‘sports car’. They outdo each with extravagent design, speed and price, but say you didn’t have to worry about the latter, which car would you choose to take for a spin on a Sunday afternoon? Lamborghini Countach (5000QV) Year 1984
Tanks – they're heavy, unwieldy steel monsters, which can drive through buildings if necessary. This common view of battle tanks overlooks the fact that many soldiers develop what is almost a love affair with these remarkable vehicles. Today's tanks are anything but the proverbial bull in a china shop. They are crammed full of state-of-the-art technology and move quickly, safely and effectively across difficult terrain. This was not always the case, because in the past technologically unsophisticated vehicles could be a deathtrap. Nevertheless, the general rule applies that it is better to be inside a tank than in front of one. Our team of experts has identified the ten most interesting and famous tanks in history – is your favourite among them?
Ever since the movie Top Gun starring Tom Cruise, everybody knows, if they didn't already, that flying a jet fighter "is better than sex". And listening to the experts in this episode of The Greatest Ever may well lead you to believe there is some truth in this. Roaring through the skies at over 2,000 km/h is certainly guaranteed to get anyone's pulse racing. But apart from providing the sheer thrill of flying extremely fast, these jets also have a deadly serious task. In battle situations they drop precision guided bombs on houses and fire laser rockets at other planes. Command of the skies has always been the decisive factor in war. Our experts have put together ten legendary fighter planes in an all-time top ten - make up your own mind about which you would
Helicopters are true all-rounders. They are used to rescue people from the most unusual situations; from mountains and deep ravines and even from the middle of the ocean. They transport soldiers and heavy equipment into the jungle or on to tiny islands. Helicopters can land in places that are otherwise completely inaccessible. The fact that they are extremely well suited to combat and can be controlled precisely make them an impressive asset in warfare. Their maneuverability is unique, their flexibility without parallel. Our experts have gathered together the crème de la crème of the skies for The Greatest Ever…Helicopters. But which chopper is your personal favorite?
The sight of these machines will give anyone who has played in a sandbox goose bumps. The Greatest Ever…Construction Machines shift rock, stone and sand by the ton, they move whole mountains and tower into the sky. In the course of history, brilliant engineers have developed extremely effective tools, expanding the scope for shaping our earth in ways previously undreamed of. With the help of these machines, mankind is able to achieve great feats without so much as getting its hands dirty. Our experts have decided on their favourites, but which construction machine would you choose to dig up your front garden?
Weapons –are designed for two purposes: to defeat an adversary or to serve as a deterrent. Throughout history, fists, bullets, spears or bombs, in short, anything which came to hand, has been thrown at opponents. And whoever was in possession of the largest arsenal of the most effective, unusual and innovative weapons generally emerged triumphant. Incidentally, our experts kept quiet about the fact that words can also prove to be an impressive weapon. But then again, it wasn't peace talks they were discussing but The Greatest Ever…Weapons. Decide for yourself which weapon you would hide under your pillow at night – only as a deterrent, of course.
