Jonny Lieberman on Rivian R2, Luce, and 1000HP cars
About this episode
Jonny Lieberman joins The Smoking Tire crew for a wide-ranging debate on modern supercars and what actually matters when you drive them. The talk swings from Ferrari’s Luce controversy and the SF90 vs 296 comparison (including steering feel, looks, and depreciation) to the idea that some cars are “boring fast” despite blistering performance. They also cover F1 chatter, Monaco’s pass count, and track-event logistics, then wrap with recent drives like a GT3 Touring and a high-dollar Ferrari experience.
Jonny Lieberman returns to talk 1000HP cars, Tesla FSD, Ferrari Luce, the new Rivian R2, the best(?) way to learn to drive a manual, and a whole lot more.
Patreon questions include:
Is the Ferrari Luce the new Mondial?
Would the Luce be better if it was cheaper?
How to convince people to try an EV
Best cars for big-n-tall crowd
BMW X5 or Toyota Land Cruiser?
Why doesn't anyone care about my 911 Turbo S?
Best way to test drive a sports car before buying
Cars we hated just because our friends liked it
The pitfalls of mixing business with pleasure
And more!
Recorded June 15, 2026
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