Ignition
Season 2
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.
Where to Watch Season 2
12 Episodes
- 2013 Scion FR-S: A New Hope?E2
2013 Scion FR-S: A New Hope?On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago finds out if the 2013 Scion FR-S blazes a new trail for affordable, real-wheel drive enthusiast cars. Pro racer Randy Pobst also gets in on the action, pushing the FR-S to its performance limits with hot laps around Streets of Willow racetrack. - 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550: Cruise MissileE3
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550: Cruise MissileOn this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago digs deep into the concoction of turbochargers and aluminum that is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550. Does the latest and most powerful version of the big bad Benz do the SL name justice? - Launching the Lexus LFA + Bloopers & OuttakesE4
Launching the Lexus LFA + Bloopers & OuttakesOn this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago offers up a collection of bloopers and outtakes from the first fifteen episodes, including a quick tutorial on how to use the comically complex launch control in a Lexus LFA. - 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Chases 200 MPHE6
2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Chases 200 MPHOn this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago tests the most powerful production car made in America - the new 2013 Ford Shelby GT500. After running the GT500 through Motor Trend's instrumented testing gauntlet, including top speed pulls on the dyno, we head to Kingman, Arizona, where pro racer Randy Pobst gets behind the wheel to see if Ford's 662-HP beast can break the elusive 200 mph barrier. - 2012 Aston Martin Virage: Automative Hatue CoutureE7
2012 Aston Martin Virage: Automative Hatue CoutureOn this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago hits the road and the test track with Aston Martin's 2012 Virage. Strategically positioned between the DB9 and the DBS, the V-12 Virage looks to blend the DB9's grand touring luxury with the DBS's sports car performance. Does it get the balance right? Watch to find out. - 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S: Does Bigger Mean Better?E8
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S: Does Bigger Mean Better?On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago hits the winding road and the test track with the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S. The new 991 features some of the most significant changes ever made between 911 generations, including the longest wheelbase and overall length in the model's history. But does bigger mean better? - 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster: An American in Stuttgart?E9
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster: An American in Stuttgart?On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago hits the test track and the winding road with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster. With its imposing size, brute power and booming exhaust note, the SLS Roadster feels more like a classic American muscle car than a refined German coupe. But is that a good thing? - 2013 Ford Mustang GT: The Budget Boss 302 Laguna Seca?E10
2013 Ford Mustang GT: The Budget Boss 302 Laguna Seca?On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago drives the new 2013 Ford Mustang GT. Now featuring 420 horsepower and enhanced performance options, this latest version of the 5.0 seems to offer the power and handling potential of a bargain Boss 302 Laguna Seca. But does it deliver? - 2012 Audi R8 5.2 FSI: The Supercar Done Right?E11
2012 Audi R8 5.2 FSI: The Supercar Done Right?Carlos Lago drives the 2012 Audi R8 5.2 FSI because - well, why not? Audi's 525 horsepower V-10-powered all-wheel drive coupe delivers the impressive performance numbers, stunning design and sheer driving pleasure that might make it the most complete super car on the road today.