{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Does the Maserati MC20 GT2 Deliver on its Wings?","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/does-the-maserati-mc20-gt2-deliver-on-its-wings","audioUrl":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/10/clrtpod.com/m/cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/08e542fe-7675-4c90-abeb-0cff5f9a3d6d/bceb3f91-afbb-4f97-87f6-5f4387bbb382/episodes/audio/group/863d506a-6996-4bba-b1e3-5545944507d1/group-item/68f0a637-1516-46b6-8ea2-07e6c823957c/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=c2RzTGta","description":"Matt Farah and Zack Klapman find out if Maserati MC20 GT2 Stradale is the track car it looks to be; Matt goes deeper down the rabbit hole of a new collectible; we ponder why Buick still exists; and Patreon questions include:\nOur favorite Subaru ever\nWill the U.S. EV market shrink?\nResurrected names that were better than the original.\nIs my watch tough?\nWhat would we drive in a 1000-mile vintage race?\nDucktail spoilers: verdict\nShould German car companies keep making middling performance cars?\nDoes a C8 Z06 really feel that different from the regular one?\nHow to brake in a high-downforce car?\nIsn't ADAS good for normal people?\nMK7 GTI or Golf R?\nAnd more!\nRecorded February 23, 2026\n\n SHOW NOTES\n  \nDeleteMe\nGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com slash TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. \n  \nAG1\nFor a limited time only, get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order! 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