{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Corvette ZR1X Record; 1-of-1 Ferrari Found; WHAT is that Car?","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/corvette-zr1x-record-1-of-1-ferrari-found-what-is-that-car","audioUrl":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/10/clrtpod.com/m/cdn.simplecast.com/audio/bceb3f91-afbb-4f97-87f6-5f4387bbb382/episodes/2813af90-c72d-4fc5-b118-cd541bf91d3c/audio/95542134-2fe4-471d-a7c2-6a6a46c258b6/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=c2RzTGta","description":"The Corvette ZR1X set a record and punches above its weight class; Matt Farah talks us through the newly-published 2026 Performance Car of the Year verdict; Zack Klapman found a very special Ferrari that defies logic; how are Fiskers driving around; the weirdest KIA we've ever seen; and Patreon questions include:Allied cars vs Axis carsOddest special versions of normal cars718 GTS or 1st gen Boxster Spider?Business advice we'd give our younger selvesShould I finance a project car?BMW X5 40i vs Lexus GX550Weird race car liveries we'd wantWhy do we still measure things in horsepower?The 2027 Nissan Z NismoShould I bring a really slow car on a driving rally?Is ESC keeping everyone alive?And more!Recorded January 15, 2026 SHOW NOTESTruewerkGet 15% off your first order at TRUEWERK code: tire. Athletic GreensFor a limited time only, get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order! 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