What makes a car chase movie great? Is it the speed? The action? The crashes? The one-liners? All of the above? If the Smithsonian introduced a wing just for car chase scenes, there would be plenty of different metrics to measure a masterpiece by. In this infographic, we’ll take 5 classics and analyze them to figure out what makes them tick. That isn’t to say that these are the best, or that any one is better than another – just that they’ve all got elements of greatness in them.

So strap in, keep one hand on your hat, and get ready to be blasted back in your seat! Let’s drive through the movies and explore how five car chases defined a generation of action!

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