Crash Test from the 2000s
Rare crash test footage of famous musicians from the 2000s. We're actively searching for footage — check back soon.
About Crash Test Footage
Crash test footage reveals the engineering that goes into keeping people alive — the controlled destruction that validates thousands of hours of safety development. These clips show the violent reality of what happens in a collision at various speeds, and they're a sobering counterpoint to the performance-focused content that dominates automotive media. From official NCAP tests to manufacturer internal footage, crash test content documents the invisible engineering that is arguably the most important aspect of every car ever built.
The 2000s in Music
The 2000s saw the hypercar arms race begin in earnest, with the Bugatti Veyron shattering the 250 mph barrier and redefining what was possible in a road car. The Porsche Carrera GT, Ferrari Enzo, and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren competed for supremacy at the top, while the hot hatch segment flourished with cars like the Golf GTI Mk5 and Focus RS. YouTube launched in 2005 and transformed automotive media overnight — suddenly anyone with a camera could share a review, a track day, or a cold start, and channels like Top Gear became global phenomena. Many early automotive YouTube uploads have since been deleted or lost to platform changes, making surviving footage from this transitional era increasingly valuable.
No crash test clips from the 2000s yet — we're working on it.