Tag: ignition
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2015 Porsche 911 GT3: The Ultimate Drivers 911? – Ignition Ep. 121
On this episode of Ignition presented by Tire Rack (http://www.tirerack.com), Carlos Lago heads to the winding road and Big Willow race track to test Porsche’s highly anticipated 911 GT3! The GT3 is the 911 for the crazed driving enthusiast fringe that think other 911’s just aren’t enough. Packing an all new 3.8 liter flat six…
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2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition: At Home on the Rubicon Trail! – Ignition Ep. 78
On this episode of Ignition, Jonny Lieberman heads up to Lake Tahoe in California and the notorious Rubicon Trail. Known far and wide by off road enthusiasts as one of the most treacherous trails around, Lieberman selects one of the few vehicles capable of traversing the Rubicon in stock form: the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. But…
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2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta: Hot Lapping & Testing The Italian Super Tourer! – Ignition Ep. 85
On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago finally tests the most powerful production Ferrari yet: the 2014 F12 Berlinetta. Our brief drive of the 731-hp, V-12-powered machine in Italy last year simply wasn’t enough. But now that it’s stateside, we can strap our test gear to it and see how fast it can go in…
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2013 Tesla Model S: The Quickest Sedan Built in America! – Ignition Episode 38
On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago drives the groundbreaking all-electric 2013 Tesla Model S. We’ve already conducted our range-verification road trips with the Model S, but now its time to find out just how fast and how fun this Tesla is to drive at the test track. Ignition appears every Monday on the Motor…
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2015 Mercedes Maybach S600: Your Car Is Ready, Sir! – Ignition Ep. 126
On this episode of Ignition, presented by Tire Rack (http://www.tirerack.com), Carlos Lago tests the new 2015 Mercedes Maybach S600. Though it has a twin-turbo V-12 and more than 600 lb.-ft. of torque, this car isn’t about driving. No, the Maybach S600 is all about being chauffeured in quiet comfort while your driver calmly shuffles to…
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Monterey Car Week – Powered by Infiniti – Starting August 11th on the Motor Trend Channel
To celebrate the world famous annual classic car pilgrimage to Monterey, Motor Trend is bringing you its own week dedicated to classic cars! Get ready for “classic” versions of your favorite original shows including Ignition, Head 2 Head, The J-Turn, Epic Drives and two special editions of Wide Open Throttle coming to you live from…
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Power, Torque & Luxury! 2018 Bentley Continental Supersports – Ignition Preview Ep. 188
Watch the full episode right now on MotorTrend! http://bit.ly/2Ko42Ow Check out this preview of Ignition Ep. 188, as Jonny rides in the ultimate mix of power, torque and luxury. Ladies and Gentlemen, meet the Bentley Continental Supersports! source
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2015 Alfa Romeo 4C: The Most Affordable Supercar! – Ignition Ep 113
On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago gets behind the wheel of the new 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C to see if Italy’s reintroduction into the entry level sports car market is worth all that it’s hyped up to be. With it’s dynamic handling, lively turbo soundtrack, and it’s expertly crafted F1-style carbon fiber tub, the…
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2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake: Is 850 HP Too Much? – Ignition Ep. 81
On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago tests the 850 horsepower Shelby GT500 Super Snake. A horsepower claim that high prompts three questions: Does it actually make that much power? Is it too much for the car? And how fast is it? We find out with a trip to K&N Engineering’s dyno, a drive on…
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2012 BMW 335i: Still the Benchmark? – Ignition Episode 5
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? Ignition appears every Monday on the new Motor Trend channel. http://www.youtube.com/motortrend Subscribe now to make sure you’re in on all the…
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2016 McLaren 570S: Supercar Speed with Sports Car Fun! – Ignition Ep. 145
This new supercar costs just a fraction as much as the cars it sits next to on the McLaren showroom floor. With a sticker price of just $187,400, the 570S is nearly a hundred grand cheaper than the 650S, and it’s nearly as fast too. The cost has come down by substituting aluminum body panels…
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2016 Lexus LX 570: Just How Good Is The Most Expensive Lexus? – Ignition Ep. 158
On this episode of Ignition presented by Tire Rack (http://www.tirerack.com), Jonny Lieberman takes a long, hard look at the reskinned-for-2016 Lexus LX 570. For many moons, the Lexus LX has been as anonymous as any near-six-figure vehicle, with only its mechanical twin—the Toyota Land Cruiser—being more incognito. Lexus is on a campaign to change its…
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BMW M3: All 4 Generations (E30, E36, E46, E92) at The Track! – Ignition Episode 66
On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago is back and driving all four generations of his favorite German sports car, the BMW M3! Through 28 years of evolution, from E30 to E36 to E46 to E90, has the M3 lost its edge? Ignition appears every Monday on the Motor Trend youtube channel. http://www.youtube.com/motortrend Subscribe now to…
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2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost: SVO Reborn? – Ignition Ep. 117
On this episode of Ignition, presented by Universal Technical Institute, Carlos Lago drives the first turbo, four-cylinder Mustang in three decades: the EcoBoost. Featuring 310 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque, this Mustang should easily outpace the V-6 and, with half the cylinders, it also boasts less weight over the front end than the GT.…