{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"251: No Power Cord","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/251-no-power-cord","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/78f19e38/podcast/play/115914600/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-23%2Fb1f931c9-3033-5402-dcdc-b2a72b6493d0.mp3","description":"Peter Tom Security and the Live Audience return from a seafood dinner and Tom continues to talk about food and which mother makes the best γαλατομπουρεκα. The Live Audience is pushing for her own voice. Peter talks about \"Valentimes\" Day. Tom buys another car for the fleet and talks about the time he drove the HSV W427 to Summernats.Follow us on Instagram and email us at alltorque@outlook.com.au\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":463.0,"endTime":467.0,"type":"car","title":"Mercedes-Benz R-Class","url":"/cars/mercedes-benz/r-class","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e1/MERCEDES-BENZ_R-CLASS_China.jpg","quote":"We've got a new car we're adding to the fleet. Yes. We bought another R. R class. R class. Not a Cayman R or 12-hour R.","canonicalId":"car:mercedes-benz:r-class","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Mercedes-Benz R-Class is a luxury multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) or crossover SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz. It is known for combining features of SUVs and minivans with a focus on spaciousness and comfort.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Mercedes-Benz R-Class is a big car that can carry lots of people and stuff. It's like a mix between a big SUV and a van, made by the Mercedes car company.","imageAttribution":"Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":466.28,"endTime":468.38,"type":"car","title":"Porsche Cayman","url":"/cars/porsche/cayman","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/53/2015_Porsche_Cayman_GTS_S-A_3.4_Front.jpg","quote":"R class.  Not a Cayman R or 12-hour R.  Why can't you say in so much fil...","canonicalId":"car:porsche:cayman","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Porsche Cayman is a mid-engine sports car known for its balanced handling and strong performance. The 'R' designation refers to a more track-focused, lighter, and more powerful variant, but the mention clarifies it's not the Cayman R model. It's often discussed for its driving dynamics and as a more affordable alternative to the 911.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Porsche Cayman is a small, sporty car that is really fun to drive because it handles very well. There is a special version called the 'R' that is even faster and lighter, but here they are talking about a regular Cayman. People like it because it feels exciting but is not as expensive as some other sports cars.","imageAttribution":"Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":507.3,"endTime":508.0,"type":"car","title":"Mercedes-AMG GT S","url":"/cars/mercedes-benz/amg-gt","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/99/Mercedes-Benz_GTS_AMG_at_the_New_York_International_Auto_Show_NYIAS_%2839516047500%29.jpg","quote":"I brought the GTS down for George.","canonicalId":"car:mercedes-benz:amg-gt","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Mercedes-Benz GTS is a high-performance variant of the AMG GT sports car, known for its powerful engine and sporty handling.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Mercedes-Benz GTS is a fast and sporty car made by Mercedes. It's designed to be really fun to drive and has a strong engine.","imageAttribution":"Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA (CC BY 2.0)"}},{"startTime":509.0,"endTime":510.0,"type":"car","title":"Mercedes-Benz GLC","url":"/cars/mercedes-benz/glc","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/97/2018_Mercedes-Benz_GLC_250_Urban_Edition_4MATIC_2.0_Front.jpg","quote":"We brought the GLC.","canonicalId":"car:mercedes-benz:glc","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Mercedes-Benz GLC is a luxury compact SUV offering a balance of comfort, technology, and performance, popular for daily driving and versatility.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Mercedes-Benz GLC is a small SUV that is comfortable and has nice features. Many people use it for everyday driving.","imageAttribution":"Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":525.1,"endTime":528.3,"type":"term","title":"big block","url":"/glossary/big-block","quote":"I want to put a big block blown, hanging out of the bonnet and the thing.","canonicalId":"term:big-block","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"A big block refers to a large displacement V8 engine, typically known for high torque and power output, often used in muscle cars and hot rods. These engines are physically larger than small block engines and can be modified with superchargers or blowers for increased performance.","simplifiedExplanation":"A big block is a big powerful engine with eight cylinders that makes a lot of power. People sometimes put a blower on it to make it even stronger."}},{"startTime":556.9,"endTime":558.2,"type":"car","title":"Subaru WRX","url":"/cars/subaru/wrx","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5a/1994_Subaru_Impreza_WRX_STi.jpg","quote":"\"Why don't you go to the Subi boys and they can put a WRX engine in it.\"","canonicalId":"car:subaru:wrx","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Subaru WRX is a high-performance version of the Subaru Impreza, featuring a turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive, popular for its rally heritage and sporty driving dynamics.","simplifiedExplanation":"The WRX is a sporty Subaru car known for being fast and good at driving on all kinds of roads, even dirt or snow.","imageAttribution":"TTTNIS (CC0)"}},{"startTime":574.9,"endTime":580.3,"type":"part","title":"ceramic brakes","url":"/glossary/ceramic-brakes","quote":"\"And he wants to put big ceramic, 400 mil ceramic brakes on it too. 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They also weigh less than normal brakes, which helps the car handle better."}},{"startTime":591.5,"endTime":593.3,"type":"part","title":"calipers","url":"/glossary/caliper","quote":"\"Yellow brakes, ceramics, but massive calipers on the front.\"","canonicalId":"part:caliper","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Calipers are the components in disc brake systems that squeeze the brake pads against the rotor to slow down or stop the vehicle. Larger calipers often indicate more powerful braking capability.","simplifiedExplanation":"Calipers are parts of the brakes that press the brake pads onto the spinning discs to stop the car. Bigger calipers usually mean stronger brakes."}},{"startTime":604.1,"endTime":606.6,"type":"car","title":"Mercedes-Benz R63 AMG","url":"/cars/mercedes-benz/r-class","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b1/Black_Mercedes-Benz_R_63_AMG_f_2010.jpg","quote":"\"You've done it when you buy the R63. There's only two sold in the country.\"","canonicalId":"car:mercedes-benz:r-class","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Mercedes-Benz R63 AMG is a high-performance variant of the R-Class luxury crossover SUV, featuring a powerful AMG-tuned engine and sporty enhancements. It is rare, with very limited sales in some countries.","simplifiedExplanation":"The R63 AMG is a special, fast version of a big Mercedes SUV that is not very common. It has a strong engine and sporty features.","imageAttribution":"FotoSleuth (CC BY 2.0)"}},{"startTime":625.04,"endTime":636.5,"type":"car","title":"BMW M3","url":"/cars/bmw/m3","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ad/BMW_M3%2C_BAS_24%2C_Brussels_%28P1170489%29.jpg","quote":"But if the R63 came up, would you buy it? It did once. It did? We went for crazy money. Oh, really? I wasn't going to spend like 40 grand. Is that crazy money? No, but you know what I mean? For an R it is. We don't drive it.","canonicalId":"car:bmw:m3","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, known for its sporty handling and powerful engine. The 'R63' likely refers to a specific variant or a misheard model related to the M3 series.","simplifiedExplanation":"The BMW M3 is a sportier and faster version of a regular BMW 3 Series car. 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The R, you just sit on cruise control, you just talk.\"","canonicalId":"term:cruise-control","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Cruise control is a system that automatically controls the speed of a vehicle, allowing the driver to maintain a steady speed without keeping their foot on the accelerator.","simplifiedExplanation":"Cruise control helps you drive at the same speed without pressing the gas pedal, making long drives easier and more comfortable."}},{"startTime":707.8,"endTime":708.5,"type":"car","title":"Mercedes-Benz M-Class","url":"/cars/mercedes-benz/ml-class","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/70/IMG7218_Notarzteinsatzfahrzeug_Wei%C3%9Fes_Kreuz_Bozen%2C_Mercedes-Benz_M-Class%2C_WK419%2C_Front_Left%2C_2019.jpg","quote":"\"It's based on an M-class, like the old M-GLE.\"","canonicalId":"car:mercedes-benz:ml-class","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Mercedes-Benz M-Class is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz. 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These cars are usually taken care of and might be cheaper than buying one from a regular person."}},{"startTime":784.1,"endTime":785.0,"type":"car","title":"Holden W427","url":"/cars/holden/w427","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/88/1967_Ford_Fairlane_427_%281143551507%29.jpg","quote":"the W-427s on the market,","canonicalId":"car:holden:w427","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Ford W-427 is a modern continuation of the classic Shelby Cobra 427, featuring a powerful V8 engine and lightweight design. It is a highly sought-after sports car known for its performance and classic styling.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ford W-427 is a fast sports car that looks like an old classic but has a strong engine and modern parts. People like it because it drives really well and looks cool.","imageAttribution":"Joe Ross from Lansing, Michigan (CC BY-SA 2.0)"}},{"startTime":786.5,"endTime":787.5,"type":"car","title":"Porsche 911 Turbo S (996)","url":"/cars/porsche/911","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c6/2013_Porsche_911_Carrera_4S_%28991%29_%289626546987%29.jpg","quote":"the 996 Turbo S is on the market.","canonicalId":"car:porsche:911","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Porsche 911 Turbo S (996 generation) is a high-performance variant of the 911 sports car produced from 1997 to 2006. It features a turbocharged flat-six engine and advanced technology for its time, making it a desirable model among enthusiasts.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Porsche 911 Turbo S from the 996 generation is a fast sports car made around the early 2000s. It has a strong turbo engine and is popular with car fans.","imageAttribution":"David Villarreal Fernández (CC BY-SA 2.0)"}},{"startTime":797.9,"endTime":800.4,"type":"car","title":"Holden W427","url":"/cars/holden/w427","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f7/2008_HSV_W427_%28E_Series%29_sedan_01.jpg","quote":"And we're getting rid of the W-427. We don't drive it, mate.","canonicalId":"car:holden:w427","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Holden W427 is a high-performance muscle car produced by Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) featuring a powerful 7.0-liter V8 engine. It is known for its aggressive styling and strong performance characteristics.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Holden W427 is a fast car made by an Australian company called Holden. It has a big engine that makes it go really fast and looks very sporty.","imageAttribution":"OSX (Public domain)"}},{"startTime":805.8,"endTime":807.52,"type":"term","title":"7.2-liter engine","url":"/glossary/7-2-liter-engine","quote":"The Holden. Yeah. Well, the 7.2-liter one.","canonicalId":"term:7-2-liter-engine","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"A 7.2-liter engine refers to the total volume of all the cylinders in the engine, indicating a large displacement V8 engine that typically produces high power and torque.","simplifiedExplanation":"The 7.2-liter engine means the engine is big and powerful, which helps the car go faster and have more strength."}},{"startTime":814.0,"endTime":815.8,"type":"car","title":"Holden W427","url":"/cars/holden/w427","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/99/427_bus_in_The_Broadway_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1526041.jpg","quote":"You took W-427 to Summonats. 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And eventually I got behind a Camry who was flying,  sat behind him.","canonicalId":"car:toyota:camry","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Toyota Camry is a popular midsize sedan known for its reliability, comfort, and fuel efficiency. It's often used as a benchmark for everyday driving and is frequently praised for its low maintenance costs and strong resale value. The mention of a Camry 'flying' highlights that even practical cars can be driven spiritedly.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Toyota Camry is a very common and dependable car that many people use every day. It's comfortable and doesn't cost a lot to fix, so lots of people trust it. 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They are famous for racing and making cars that go really fast."}},{"startTime":1061.1,"endTime":1066.2,"type":"concept","title":"Formula 1 (F1)","url":"/glossary/formula-1-f1","quote":"So Kit Kats running a promotion, you can win a trip to Monza, F1.","canonicalId":"concept:formula-1-f1","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Formula 1, or F1, is the highest class of international single-seater auto racing sanctioned by the FIA. It features the fastest and most technologically advanced racing cars competing on circuits worldwide.","simplifiedExplanation":"Formula 1, or F1, is a type of car racing with very fast cars that race on special tracks all over the world. It's the most famous and exciting car racing series."}},{"startTime":1061.1,"endTime":1066.2,"type":"concept","title":"Monza","url":"/glossary/monza","quote":"So Kit Kats running a promotion, you can win a trip to Monza, F1.","canonicalId":"concept:monza","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Monza is a famous racing circuit in Italy known for hosting the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix. It is one of the oldest and fastest tracks in the F1 calendar, renowned for its high-speed straights and historic significance.","simplifiedExplanation":"Monza is a race track in Italy where the fastest cars in the world, called Formula 1 cars, race. It's very famous and has been used for racing for a long time."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"All Torque Podcast Pty Ltd","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/251-no-power-cord/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}