Series synopsis
Ultimate Supercar is an American documentary television series that premiered on National Geographic on February 17, 2020. It was created by Dylan Weiss, Carolyn Payne. It stars Jack Stewart.
Today's high-end high-performance Supercars are an amazing combination of art and science. Super Car Build finds out how they do it and goes behind the scenes at some of the most legendary automotive marques to discover the hidden engineering secrets and keys to each machine's success.
Premise
Today's high-end high-performance Supercars are an amazing combination of art and science. Super Car Build finds out how they do it and goes behind the scenes at some of the most legendary automotive marques to discover the hidden engineering secrets and keys to each machine's success.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jack Stewart as narrator
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | February 17, 2020 | March 8, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 6 | January 6, 2023 | January 6, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 0 | December 1, 2025 | December 15, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Aston Martin DBS It is a time when Aston Martin cannot afford to make any mistakes. They are the last true independent brand trying to stay alive in a world of conglomerates and franchises. They need a flagship car - a halo machine - the DBS Superleggera. |
February 17, 2020 |
| 2 |
Ferrari Portofino Ferrari want to be on top again. To do this they need a versatile new machine. The launch of the Ferrari Portofino, takes up the challenge of replacing the previous bestselling car the iconic firm has produced. |
February 23, 2020 |
| 3 |
Bentley Continental GT For over fifteen years, the Bently Continental GT has been a favorite of millionaires, athletes, rappers, and high powered business men. Now it is time to re imagine the high end luxury tourer and develop a new third generation model. |
March 1, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ferrari 296 GTB Ferrari creates in a new hybrid vehicle that could redefine the famous supercar manufacturer, The Ferrari 296 GTB Hybrid. |
January 6, 2023 |
| 2 |
Mclaren Artura McLaren develops their first clean sheet design since 2011 to forge a more environmentally friendly era for the marque. |
January 6, 2023 |
| 3 |
Maserati Mc20 Having fallen on hard times, Maserati attempts to bring the glory back when they decide to build their first supercar in nearly two decades. |
January 6, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Tale of Two Legends Special episode exploring the rivalry between Ferrari and Maserati as they race towards an electric future. |
December 1, 2025 |
| 2 |
Reimagining Electric Highlights of the series, considering the post-fossil fuels future of supercars. With Europe poised to end the sale of fossil fuel-based cars, brands must change with the times. |
December 8, 2025 |
| 3 |
Keys to the Future Highlights from the series examining the future of supercars, as established brand Honda and newcomer Rimac pave the way for innovative new technologies. |
December 15, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | National Geographic |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 17, 2020 |
| Last aired | January 6, 2023 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday at 22:00:00 |