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About this episode
The episode features an exciting discussion about the Bugatti Mistral, a striking vehicle with a unique design and impressive specs, including a minimum of 1580 horsepower. The hosts share their experiences driving the car and highlight its distinctive features, such as the unconventional roof design that resembles a beach umbrella. With only 99 units being produced at a price of $5 million each, the conversation delves into the allure and performance of this extraordinary automobile, alongside anecdotes from renowned driver Andy Wallace.
non-metallic paint
"Mistro. Is that a dark blue non- metallic paint?"
Non-metallic paint is a type of car paint that doesn't have shiny metal bits in it. It gives the car a flat color look instead of a sparkly one.
Non-metallic paint refers to a type of automotive paint that does not contain metal flakes, resulting in a solid color finish. This type of paint can provide a different aesthetic compared to metallic finishes.
carbon fiber
"It's unpainted blue carbon fiber with orange wheels."
Carbon fiber is a very strong and light material that helps make cars faster and more efficient. It's often used in sports cars to save weight.
Carbon fiber is a lightweight and strong material used in high-performance vehicles to reduce weight and improve rigidity. It is often used in the construction of body panels and structural components.
Bugatti Veyrons
">> Oh my lord. >> I have never liked any of these Veyrons or whatever. The way it looks. This is"
The Bugatti Veyron is a super-fast and very expensive car that was made for people who love luxury and speed. It's famous for being one of the fastest cars in the world and has a very unique and fancy look that some people really admire while others might not like it. It's often talked about because of how amazing and powerful it is.
The Bugatti Veyron is a high-performance luxury sports car that was produced from 2005 to 2015. It is renowned for its incredible speed, advanced engineering, and opulent design, making it one of the most iconic hypercars in automotive history. The Veyron often comes up in discussions about extreme performance and luxury due to its groundbreaking achievements in speed and technology.
Mistl
"the Mistl. They're making 99 of them. 5 million each."
The Mistl is a special car that is very rare, with only 99 being made. It costs a lot of money, which usually means it's a high-performance vehicle.
The Mistl is a limited-production vehicle, with only 99 units being made, each priced at 5 million. This exclusivity often indicates high performance and unique features.
umbrella
"When you say no roof, there's an umbrella. It open and clips in."
An umbrella here is a special feature of the car that acts like a roof. It can be opened up to keep you dry or shaded while driving.
In this context, the umbrella refers to a unique feature of the car that serves as a roof alternative. It can be opened and clipped in place, providing some protection from the elements while driving.
horsepower
"1580 horsepower minimum. I was with Andy Wallace. He went 282 m an hour in this"
Horsepower is a way to measure how powerful an engine is. The more horsepower an engine has, the faster and stronger it can make a car go.
Horsepower is a unit of measurement for power, commonly used to describe the output of engines. It indicates how much work an engine can do over time, with higher horsepower generally translating to better performance.
Bugatti Royale
"The symbol of Bugatti, but also it was the hood ornament on the Royale. When the Mistral came out..."
The Bugatti Royale is a very luxurious car made a long time ago. It was known for being really big and fancy, and today it's very rare and valuable.
The Bugatti Royale is a luxury car produced in the 1920s, known for its size, elegance, and powerful engine. It was one of the most expensive cars of its time and is now a rare collector's item.
Bugatti Mistral
"When the Mistral came out, he said, "We can do anything you want...""
The Bugatti Mistral is a new super-fast car made by Bugatti. It has a lot of cool features and is designed to be very powerful and luxurious.
The Bugatti Mistral is a modern supercar that combines luxury with high performance, featuring advanced technology and design elements characteristic of the Bugatti brand.
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