{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"C.R.E.A.M. #83 - Ben's Bristol Battle, Our Debut Album and VW's Secret Supercar","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/c-r-e-a-m-83-ben-s-bristol-battle-our-debut-album-and-vw-s-secret-supercar","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO7875595115.mp3","description":"⚪️ Get 20% off your next Car Vertical check using code CREAM 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carvertical.com/gb/landing/v3?utm_source=infl&a=TDC&b=38b26e3a&voucher=cream20🍦 Follow C.R.E.A.M. socials!https://www.instagram.com/carsruleeverything/Edwin: https://www.instagram.com/edwin.klinkenberg/Will: https://www.instagram.com/willchandlr/  📬 Enquiries: carsruleeverythingaround@gmail.com\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":82.9,"endTime":86.0,"type":"term","title":"MOT","url":"/glossary/mot","quote":"So, Golfing's MOT, hopefully it passes that.\n\nOh, we could only hope that the mish is ever right.","canonicalId":"term:mot","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In the UK, an MOT is a yearly roadworthiness inspection required for most cars once they’re over a certain age. 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That extra air lets a smaller engine make more power, which is why turbocharging shows up in downsized F1 engine eras.","simplifiedExplanation":"A turbocharger is a device that uses the engine’s exhaust to spin a turbine and push more air into the engine. More air usually means more power, even from a smaller engine."}},{"startTime":4639.6,"endTime":4643.3,"type":"term","title":"tag turbos","url":"/glossary/tag-turbos","quote":"[4639.2s]  Okay.\n[4639.6s] What's the tag turbo?\n[4640.7s] Yeah, tag turbos were a small 1.5-litre V6.","canonicalId":"term:tag-turbos","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.72,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“TAG turbo” refers to the TAG-McLaren era of Formula 1 turbo engines, associated with the TAG (Techniques d’Avant Garde) branding used on McLaren’s turbo power units in the 1980s. The hosts are using it as shorthand for that specific turbo period and its engine architecture.","simplifiedExplanation":"“TAG turbo” is a nickname for a famous 1980s Formula 1 turbo-engine setup tied to McLaren. It’s mentioned as a specific historical turbo era, not just “any turbo.”"}},{"startTime":4652.6,"endTime":4655.1,"type":"term","title":"V10s","url":"/glossary/v10s","quote":"V10s.\nYeah, V10s are like early 2000s and V8s.","canonicalId":"term:v10s","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A V10 is an engine with 10 cylinders arranged in a “V” shape (two banks of cylinders). The V10 layout was common in certain high-performance eras because it can rev freely and make strong power, but it’s also relatively complex and fuel-hungry.","simplifiedExplanation":"A V10 is an engine with 10 cylinders arranged in a V shape. It’s usually found in higher-performance cars because it can spin fast and make good power, but it tends to use more fuel."}},{"startTime":4665.3,"endTime":4670.6,"type":"term","title":"electric split","url":"/glossary/electric-split","quote":"they have, I believe, gone to a 55-50 electric split, basically.\nBut there's a lot of controversy because up until now,","canonicalId":"term:electric-split","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An “electric split” is how much of the car’s total propulsion comes from the electric system versus the combustion engine. When regulations or race strategies change the split (like a “55-50 electric split”), drivers must manage battery energy so the car doesn’t run out at critical moments.","simplifiedExplanation":"An “electric split” is the balance between using electricity and using the engine. If the rules push the car to use more electric power, drivers have to be careful not to run the battery down at the wrong time."}},{"startTime":4675.2,"endTime":4678.5,"type":"concept","title":"ran out of energy","url":"/glossary/ran-out-of-energy","quote":"it's more tactical because the car ran out of energy\nand the battery would need to be recharging.","canonicalId":"concept:ran-out-of-energy","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In hybrid racing, “running out of energy” means the battery has been depleted to the point where the electric motor can’t provide the expected boost. That forces drivers to change tactics because they may have less power available when they need it most.","simplifiedExplanation":"In a hybrid race, “running out of energy” means the battery doesn’t have enough charge left to help anymore. When that happens, the driver has to adjust their driving because the car won’t feel as strong."}},{"startTime":4676.8,"endTime":4680.5,"type":"term","title":"battery would need to be recharging","quote":"the car ran out of energy\nand the battery would need to be recharging.","canonicalId":"term:battery-would-need-to-be-recharging","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.65,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Hybrid race cars can’t just “use electricity forever”—they must recharge the battery using the car’s systems (for example, through the engine and energy recovery). This makes energy management part of race strategy rather than just a one-time setup.","simplifiedExplanation":"You can’t use the battery endlessly; the car has to recharge it during the drive. That means the driver’s strategy includes when to use electric power and when to let the car recharge."}},{"startTime":4796.16,"endTime":4804.9,"type":"term","title":"V8","url":"/glossary/v8","quote":"But what if the V8s they go for, they're like the Cadillac V8?","canonicalId":"term:v8","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A V8 is an engine with eight cylinders arranged in a “V” shape. The layout affects how the engine sounds and how it delivers power, which is why people often talk about V8 character when comparing cars.","simplifiedExplanation":"A V8 is an engine with eight cylinders arranged in a V shape. It’s known for a distinctive sound and feel compared with smaller engines."}},{"startTime":4808.3,"endTime":4812.5,"type":"term","title":"7.5 litre","url":"/glossary/7-5-litre","quote":"You know, it's a seven and a half litre. Just a mean cam in it.","canonicalId":"term:7-5-litre","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“7.5 litre” refers to engine displacement, meaning the total volume swept by all cylinders. Larger displacement engines typically make power differently than smaller engines and are often associated with a deeper, more forceful sound and torque.","simplifiedExplanation":"“7.5 litre” is how big the engine is. Bigger engines (more displacement) usually feel stronger and can sound more dramatic."}},{"startTime":4812.5,"endTime":4814.6,"type":"term","title":"cam","url":"/glossary/cam","quote":"Just a mean cam in it. 300 horsepower.","canonicalId":"term:cam","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A cam (camshaft) controls when engine valves open and close. A “mean cam” usually implies an aggressive profile that changes valve timing for stronger breathing at certain RPM ranges, often affecting sound and throttle response.","simplifiedExplanation":"The camshaft helps control when the engine’s valves open and close. A “mean cam” usually means it’s tuned to make the engine feel more aggressive and lively."}},{"startTime":4815.2,"endTime":4818.2,"type":"term","title":"carb sticking out the top","url":"/glossary/carb-sticking-out-the-top","quote":"300 horsepower. Yeah, just with a carb sticking out the top.","canonicalId":"term:carb-sticking-out-the-top","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A carb (carburetor) mixes fuel and air before it enters the engine. When the speaker mentions a carb “sticking out,” they’re pointing to a visible, classic fuel-delivery setup that often goes with older V8s and contributes to their distinctive look and sound."}},{"startTime":4829.2,"endTime":4832.1,"type":"term","title":"V6","url":"/glossary/v6","quote":"Is the V6s, they sound better in person, but they still they don't they don't get your bits fizzing.","canonicalId":"term:v6","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A V6 is an engine with six cylinders arranged in a V shape. The speaker is comparing how V6 engines sound in person versus how they feel in the moment, highlighting that engine layout influences perceived character.","simplifiedExplanation":"A V6 is an engine with six cylinders arranged in a V shape. It has a different sound and feel than other engine types like V8s."}},{"startTime":4835.2,"endTime":4845.1,"type":"topic","title":"Goodwood members meeting","url":"/glossary/goodwood-members-meeting","quote":"But when we went to Goodwood members meeting, parked up, we were walking towards towards where the auction bit was.","canonicalId":"topic:goodwood-members-meeting","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Goodwood Members’ Meeting is a motorsport event at Goodwood, known for track action and car displays where enthusiasts can hear engines in person. In this segment, it’s used as the setting for the speaker’s firsthand impressions of how different engines sound.","simplifiedExplanation":"Goodwood Members’ Meeting is a car event where enthusiasts gather and you can hear cars running in person. 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