Ignition (2012)

Season 1

Ignition puts you in the driver's seat of the automotive world's latest car, truck and SUV offerings, courtesy of Motor Trend. Watch as our team of experts throttles, track tests and pushes the limits of these vehicles to harness their full capability.

Released Jan. 28, 2012 Episode 15 min None+

Genres: Documentary, Sport

Watch Providers: Tubi TV, Discovery +, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max

Production Companies: MotorTrend Group

Network: MotorTrend

Country: United States
Languages: English

IMDb

7.1

/40/

Trakt

/10/

TMDb

/1/

S1E1 - 2012 Lamborghini Aventador Unleashed on the Nardo Ring

On the premiere episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago conquers the legendary Nardo Ring in the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4. Come along for the ride as the most powerful bull ever enters the world's fastest ring.

Jan. 28, 2012, midnight

S1E2 - 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Zl1 Ignities Inde Motorsports Ranch

Carlos Lago lights the fuse on the new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Joined by pro race driver Randy Pobst and armed with miles of empty racetrack at Inde Motorsports Ranch in Willcox, AZ, we finally find out if the mythical ZL1 is worth the wait.

Feb. 4, 2012, midnight

S1E3 - 2012 Bentley Continental GTC Cruises Crostia

In this episode of Ignition, Michael Febbo tests the all new 2012 Bentley Continental GTC stateside, then crosses the pond for some Old World cruising in Croatia.

Feb. 11, 2012, midnight

S1E4 - 2012 Audi TT RS: The Bargain R8?

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago carves up the canyons in the turbocharged 2012 Audi TT RS. Find out happens when you zap an Audi R8 with a shrink ray.

Feb. 18, 2012, midnight

S1E5 - 2012 BMW 335i: Still the Benchmark?

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago finds out if BMW's latest 335i still remains the sports sedan benchmark. Does this larger, longer and taller 3 Series mean the icon has finally gone soft?

Feb. 25, 2012, midnight

S1E6 - 2012 Volkswagen Golf R: The Super GTI?

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago tests out Volkswagen's limited edition 2012 Golf R. Find out if this "rich man's GTI" deserves its R badge.

March 3, 2012, midnight

S1E7 - 2013 Hyundai Coupe 3.8 Track: A True Enthuasiast's Car?

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago takes the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track Edition to sports car school to see if it passes the true enthusiast's test.

March 10, 2012, midnight

S1E8 - 2012 McLaren MP4-12C: Engineering Gone Wild!

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago explores the art and science of supercars with the 2012 McLaren MP4-12C. Find out what happens when you give a team of dedicated engineers the time and resources to dream big.

March 17, 2012, midnight

S1E9 - 2013 BMW M5: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing?

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago finds out what happens when you strap a pair of turbos to an M car. Does this latest M5 live up to the legend of the naturally aspirated M5s of yore?

March 26, 2012, midnight

S1E10 - 2013 Nissan GT-R Black Edition: World's Greatest Super Car Bargain?

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago finds out just how far he can push Godzilla. Is the more powerful 2013 GT-R even better than the already fantastic 2012 model of last year? Carlos straps in to find out how many super cars he can slay.

April 2, 2012, midnight

S1E11 - 2012 Mini Cooper S Coupe - Fun over function?

Carlos Lago finds out if the 2012 Mini Cooper S Coupe is too quirky for its own good. Does this hard top two-seater go too far by choosing fun over function?

April 9, 2012, midnight

S1E12 - 2013 Bentley Continental GT V8: Laps Navarra Race Circuit!

Guest host and Motor Trend technical director Frank Markus hits Spain's Navarra race circuit with Bentley's new Continental GT V8. Find out if this V8 version of the GT actually improves upon its W12 big brother.

April 16, 2012, midnight

Network: MotorTrend

Episode Runtime: 15 min.

Season Runtime: 15 min.

Released: Jan. 28, 2012

Last Air Date: Dec. 19, 2018, midnight

Status: Ended

Certification: NR

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