Motor City Masters

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  • 2014
  • 1 Season
  • 6.6  (66)

Motor City Masters is a design competition show that aired on truTV in 2014. The show was hosted by Brooke Burns and judged by automotive journalist Jean Jennings and car designer Harald Belker. The premise of the show is simple - designers from all over the country are brought to Detroit, the motor city, to compete in challenges that test their skills in car design, building and driving. Each episode features a new challenge, which is designed to push the contestants to their limits and give them the opportunity to showcase their creativity, expertise and passion for cars.

The show is split into two parts - the design round and the build round. In the design round, contestants are given a brief and a limited amount of time to sketch out their ideas for a new car or modification. They present their sketches to the judges who then choose the top three designs to move on to the build round.

In the build round, the three contestants are given a budget and a team of skilled mechanics to help them bring their designs to life. They have just two days to build and test their cars before presenting them to the judges for evaluation.

Throughout the competition, the judges provide feedback and advice to the contestants, helping them to improve their designs and work with their teams to overcome any challenges they encounter along the way. The judges are also responsible for eliminating one contestant each week, until only one remains and is named the champion of the Motor City Masters.

The challenges on the show are diverse and require a wide range of skills, from designing a new car that embodies the spirit of Detroit to modifying a classic muscle car to compete in a drag race. Contestants are expected to have a deep knowledge of automobiles, as well as a creative flair and the ability to work under pressure.

While the show is ultimately a competition, it is also a celebration of the art of car design and the rich history of the automobile industry in Detroit. The contestants are given the opportunity to visit some of the city's most iconic landmarks, as well as to meet and work with some of the top professionals in the field.

Motor City Masters ran for one season on truTV and was well-received by audiences and critics alike. The show was praised for its innovative format, compelling challenges, and the engaging personalities of the contestants and judges. While it only aired for one season, it remains a popular choice for car enthusiasts and fans of design competition shows.

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Finale Part 2: The First Motor City Master
10. Finale Part 2: The First Motor City Master
August 26, 2014
The three remaining competitors are tasked with the using the 2014 Chevy Camaro as a canvas to create a new clay model Camaro show car for the next generation.
Finale Part 1: The Road to Detroit
9. Finale Part 1: The Road to Detroit
August 19, 2014
In the first part of the finale, the three remaining competitors muse use the 2014 Chevy Camaro as a canvas to create a new clay model Camaro show car for the next generation.
Mobile Business: Dog Eat Dog
8. Mobile Business: Dog Eat Dog
August 12, 2014
The competitors must design and transform a Chevy Express Van into a mobile vehicle for a small dog-grooming company.
NASCAR: Start Your Engines!
7. NASCAR: Start Your Engines!
August 5, 2014
The remaining designers create a computer rendering of a new vehicle inspired by General Motor's SS model racecar used in NASCAR. With NASCAR alum Robby Gordon as guest judge, they are then challenged to transform a Chevy SS into a NASCAR racing machine. Brooke Burns hosts and Jean Jennings and Harald Belker judge.
The Mother of All Design Challenges
6. The Mother of All Design Challenges
July 29, 2014
First up, the remaining designers will try to reinvent the wheel-the steering wheel that is- using golf carts as their test vehicles. Then they must turn the Chevy Traverse into the perfect vehicle for a working mom, with veteran TV star, producer and mother Melissa Joan-Hart surveying each car as guest judge. Brooke Burns hosts and Jean Jennings and Harald Belker serve as judges.
Fandemonium
5. Fandemonium
July 22, 2014
Guest judge and two-time World Series champion and three-time All-Star David Justice is on hand to critique the next challenge of creating the ultimate truck for sports fans based on the Chevy Suburban.
The Hot Wheels Challenge
4. The Hot Wheels Challenge
July 15, 2014
Tasked with impressing guest judge Felix Holst, the vice president of design for the Mattel Hot Wheels Division, the remaining designers are challenged to create their very own Chevy Impala spoilers inspired by Hot Wheels. They then are tasked to create jaw-dropping life-sized Hot Wheels cars. Brooke Burns hosts and Jean Jennings and Harald Belker serve as judges.
The Ultimate Beach Vehicle
3. The Ultimate Beach Vehicle
July 8, 2014
The search for the first Motor City Master continues! Eight remaining designers head to the coast to test out their airbrushing skills before picking teams to take on the challenge to transform a Silverado into the ultimate beach vehicle. Pro surfer Malia Jones serves as guest judge.
New Model Transformers
2. New Model Transformers
July 1, 2014
The remaining hopefuls are challenged to design the best, original car emblem.
Signature Design (Pilot)
1. Signature Design (Pilot)
June 24, 2014
truTV presents a brand new competition series in which ten car designers face off to see who will win $100,000, a contract with Chevrolet, and the title of the first ever Motor City Master. In this premiere episode, two teams have three days to design and build a concept car for 2015 while capturing each contestant's signature design in the process. With Guest Judge Jesse Metcalfe from TNT's Dallas.
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  • Premiere Date
    June 24, 2014
  • IMDB Rating
    6.6  (66)