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C.R.E.A.M. #61 - He Predicted The Toyota GR GT, Driving An F1 Car Is Easy, and Mr Bugga Hates Ben

C.R.E.A.M. #61 - He Predicted The Toyota GR GT, Driving An F1 Car Is Easy, and Mr Bugga Hates Ben

C.R.E.A.M. (The TDC Podcast) Dec 18, 2025 60 min
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About this episode

A lively discussion kicks off with the hosts debating the merits of cars and their personal automotive journeys. Highlights include a deep dive into the newly revealed Toyota GR GT, with its impressive specs and design reminiscent of the LFA. The conversation shifts to the ease of driving F1 cars, with humorous anecdotes and opinions on car ownership. The episode also touches on recent auction results, including a notable F1 car sale, and wraps up with a light-hearted secret Santa reveal among the hosts, setting the stage for a festive holiday episode.

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Term

F1 car

"Yeah, that's what I was waiting for that. Yeah, yeah, you drive that F1 car really well."

An F1 car is a special kind of race car that drives very fast on big tracks. It has no doors, a single seat, and is built to be super light and powerful.

Concept

F2000

"I still have an F2000, which I'm dealing for some reason and bananas to myself"

F2000 is a type of racing where drivers race small, fast cars on tracks. It’s like a junior level of big‑league racing.

Car

Volkswagen Golf 7

"[141.0s] We started on. I don't know what it was. There was a golf seven in there."

The Golf 7 is the newest version of Volkswagen’s famous small car. It looks a bit more modern and has better safety and fuel options than older models.

Car

S2000

"Because we said, are you still happy about daily in the S2000?"

The Honda S2000 is a small, fast car that was made in the early 2000s. It’s popular with people who like a sporty feel and quick engine revs.

Car

X5

"I have regrets buying the X5 in the first place."

The BMW X5 is a big, fancy SUV that people use for family trips or off‑road adventures. It’s more expensive than a regular car but offers lots of features.

Term

Apple CarPlay

"I'm going to put Bluetooth in the car, Apple Carplouse. This week?"

Apple CarPlay lets you use your iPhone inside the car. You can see maps, listen to music, and make calls right on the car’s screen.

Part

blowers

"This blowers came back, which was an issue."

Blowers are like big fans that push air into the engine to make it run better, especially in cars with turbochargers. They keep the engine getting enough air to work efficiently.

Brand

Lamborghini

"[691.7s] The issue is it's a Lamborghini. [692.7s] Oh, that's the one."

Lamborghini makes very fast and fancy cars that are famous for their sharp looks and powerful engines.

Term

V8 NA

"Well, we'll say it's a V8 NA."

A V8 NA is a car engine with eight cylinders arranged in a V shape that pulls air naturally from the atmosphere, without extra turbo or supercharger equipment.

Term

turbo

"[913.7s] He's got no turbos to get upset. [915.7s] It's a simple a. [916.7s] A stalwart of the of the of the brand."

A turbo is a small machine that helps the car’s engine make more power by squeezing extra air into it, so the engine can burn more fuel and produce stronger performance.

Car

Toyota GR GT

"[1307.9s] The new Toyota GR GT."

Toyota’s GR GT is a new sports car that people are excited about. It should have a strong engine and good handling, but it’s still just a rumor at this point.

Car

Lex LFA

"[1322.5s] that I said last week that there was the Lex LFA successor"

The LFA is a very special car that only a few people owned. It’s famous for being fast and having a unique engine sound.

Term

GT3 car

"[1351.7s] It's a GT3 car. [1353.1s] So it's like an actual GT3 car."

A GT3 car is a type of race car that looks like a regular sports car but has been changed a lot so it can race on tracks. It follows rules set by the racing organization.

Car

Porsche 911

"other than 9.11s… Not base model, but just above the base model 9.11."

Porsche 911 is a famous German sports car that’s been made for many years. It has a unique design and is known for being fast and fun to drive.

Car

MG GT

"MGGT 9.11 competitor type thing…"

MG GT is a small sporty car made by the British brand MG. It’s designed to be fun and quick on the road.

Term

homologated

"[1449.6s] But I think homologated, they would usually"

When a car is "homologated," it means it has been officially approved to race in certain competitions, meeting all the required rules and safety standards.

Part

Merlin engine

"[1466.4s] like the, what's the, the, the Merlin engine Rolls‑Royce thing?"

The Merlin is a famous big engine made by Rolls‑Royce. It was used in many World War II planes and is known for its power and reliability.

Concept

front mid engine

"[1495.4s] He's front mid engine. [1496.4s] What? [1497.4s] That's because it's so long. [1498.4s] Because the engine is behind the front wheels."

In a front‑mid engine car, the big engine sits just behind the front wheels but still in front of where you sit. This helps the car balance better when turning.

Part

Transverse gearbox

"[1514.4s] Transverse gearbox."

A transverse gearbox is a type of transmission that sits sideways in the car, so the engine’s power goes straight to the front wheels. It helps make the car shorter and lighter.

Term

V10

"And then you go, yeah, you know what, you know, that car very famous for it is V10."

A V10 engine has ten cylinders in a V shape. It can make cars very powerful and smooth, but it’s more complex than engines with fewer cylinders.

Term

solid state battery

"[1776.2s] with a solid state battery, whatever that means, I've heard that for years."

A solid state battery is a newer type of rechargeable battery that uses a solid material to move electric charge instead of a liquid. It can store more power, charge faster, and is safer because it’s less likely to catch fire.

Concept

Formula One (F1)

"But compared to what it's like an F1. Yeah. I find enough."

Formula One is a top‑level racing series where drivers compete in very fast, specially built cars on tracks worldwide.

Car

Nissan GT-R

"But the road car chassis tend to be a little bit less than the GTRs which tend to go privately for more."

The Nissan GT‑R is a fast, sporty car that can go very quickly and handle well on the road. It’s popular among people who like high‑performance cars.

Part

chassis

"But the road car chassis tend to be a little bit less than the GTRs which tend to go privately for more."

The chassis is like the skeleton of a car; it holds everything together and helps the car drive smoothly.

Term

wide body

"The Renault 5 Maxi Turbo was quite cool, a very cool wide body group B..."

A wide body is when a car’s sides are made wider, usually by adding extra panels. It makes the car look bigger and can help it stay steadier at speed.

Brand

Renault

"But yeah, that Renault, the Renault Concepts, I'm sad there was also a Laguna BTCC car that"

Renault is a company from France that makes cars. They make many different kinds of vehicles.

Term

carbon fiber

"The panels aren't carbon fiber, they're most likely fiberglass or something like that."

Carbon fiber is like a super‑strong, very light fabric. It makes cars faster and safer because it’s lighter but still tough.

Part

McGahn 250 engine

"...we think it's got a normal McGahn 250 engine in it."

The McGahn 250 is a tiny, two‑engine that was used in old race cars. It’s famous for being very light and powerful, so people who collect classic cars sometimes put it in their vehicles.

Brand

Ferrari

"[2552.1s] It's a Ferrari. [2553.1s] No."

Ferrari makes very fast, expensive cars that are famous for racing and looking cool.

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