{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"OTOSOT 87","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/otosot-87","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5e9031b840f99ffd144483ab/e/697bb49cb29f9abc9cad8ef6/media.mp3","description":"In another instalment of their On The Other Side Of Things spin-off show, Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions about a nice-sounding car for an 18-year-old, sorting the wheels on an old Fiesta, rare but nobody cares car search spikes, and the royal family and Top Gear. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":80.2,"endTime":99.4,"type":"car","title":"Mini One","quote":"...currently, I have a mini one brackets are 56, which I've enjoyed trying to extract the maximum 96 brake horsepower from brilliant...","canonicalId":"car:mini-one","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Mini One is a variant of the Mini hatchback, known for its compact size and fun driving dynamics. It typically features a smaller engine compared to other Mini models, making it a popular choice for first-time car buyers.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Mini One is a small car that's fun to drive and great for new drivers. 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It tells you how much power the engine can produce without considering things like how much energy is lost in the car's parts."}},{"startTime":270.7,"endTime":274.4,"type":"term","title":"flat four","url":"/glossary/flat-four","quote":"Yeah, straight away, my mind went to flat four. Okay, nothing sounds like a flat four. So what does that mean?","canonicalId":"term:flat-four","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A flat four engine, also known as a boxer engine, features horizontally opposed cylinders that lie flat. This design lowers the center of gravity, improving handling and stability.","simplifiedExplanation":"A flat four engine is a type of engine where the cylinders are arranged horizontally. This helps the car handle better because it keeps the weight low."}},{"startTime":274.4,"endTime":281.6,"type":"brand","title":"Alfa Romeo","url":"/glossary/alfa-romeo","quote":"Okay, nothing sounds like a flat four. So what does that mean? Well, that could mean some kind of old Alfa Romeo. Oh, yeah, alpha boxy. Yes.","canonicalId":"brand:alfa-romeo","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Alfa Romeo is an Italian luxury car manufacturer known for its sporty vehicles and distinctive designs. The brand has a rich motorsport heritage and is recognized for its performance-oriented models.","simplifiedExplanation":"Alfa Romeo is a car brand from Italy that makes stylish and sporty cars. They are known for their unique designs and good performance."}},{"startTime":306.0,"endTime":315.1,"type":"brand","title":"Subaru","url":"/glossary/subaru","quote":"So this leads me inexorably towards an avenue that we frequently drive down in this show, which is Subaru. 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They are known for being reliable and good for outdoor activities."}},{"startTime":326.2,"endTime":326.5,"type":"term","title":"turbo","url":"/glossary/turbo","quote":"But I was thinking that an impressive turbo may be a little hard to ensure and sort of want an older one, wouldn't you?","canonicalId":"term:turbo","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A turbo, or turbocharger, is a device that forces more air into an engine's combustion chamber, allowing it to burn more fuel and produce more power. This results in improved engine performance and efficiency.","simplifiedExplanation":"A turbo is a part that helps an engine produce more power by pushing more air into it. This makes the car go faster without needing a bigger engine."}},{"startTime":369.3,"endTime":372.2,"type":"car","title":"Mini R56","url":"/cars/mini/cooper-s","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/41/0_Mini_Hatch_%28R56%29_1.jpg","quote":"I was actually going to suggest this to him with his Mini R56.","canonicalId":"car:mini:cooper-s","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Mini R56 is a generation of the Mini Cooper produced from 2006 to 2013. It features a distinctive design and is known for its fun driving dynamics and compact size.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Mini R56 is a model of the Mini Cooper made between 2006 and 2013. 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It's known for being fun to drive and has a stylish design.","imageAttribution":"OSX (Public domain)"}},{"startTime":479.0,"endTime":486.4,"type":"car","title":"Daihatsu Avanzato TX","quote":"But tracking down a Daihatsu Avanzato TX. One came up for sale this week.","canonicalId":"car:daihatsu-avanzato-tx","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Daihatsu Avanzato TX is a compact car known for its unique styling and practicality, often favored in the Japanese market. It's a kei car, which means it adheres to specific size and engine displacement regulations in Japan, making it economical and easy to maneuver in urban settings.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Daihatsu Avanzato TX is a small car from Japan that's designed to be practical and efficient. It's part of a category of cars that are very popular in Japan because they are easy to drive and park in crowded cities."}},{"startTime":511.0,"endTime":513.6,"type":"concept","title":"K cars","url":"/glossary/k-cars","quote":"...Why are the three cylinder Japanese fruity cars? Apart from K cars, if you ignore Ks, is there anything that's bigger than a K...","canonicalId":"concept:k-cars","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"K cars refer to a category of small, lightweight vehicles in Japan that are subject to specific regulations regarding size and engine displacement. These cars are known for their efficiency and affordability, making them popular in urban environments.","simplifiedExplanation":"K cars are tiny cars in Japan that have to follow certain rules about how big they can be and how powerful their engines can be. They're great for saving money and fitting into small parking spaces."}},{"startTime":518.3,"endTime":524.1,"type":"term","title":"three-cylinder engine","url":"/glossary/three-cylinder-engine","quote":"...the fastest three cylinder cars? I don't know.","canonicalId":"term:three-cylinder-engine","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A three-cylinder engine is a type of internal combustion engine that has three cylinders. These engines are often smaller and lighter, providing good fuel efficiency and a unique sound, but may lack the power of larger engines.","simplifiedExplanation":"A three-cylinder engine is a small engine with three parts that help it run. It's usually lighter and can save fuel, but it might not be as powerful as bigger engines."}},{"startTime":524.7,"endTime":528.3,"type":"car","title":"Toyota Aygo","url":"/cars/toyota/aygo","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/Toyota_Aygo_Genf_2018.jpg","quote":"...if you just want an amusing three cylinder sound, then an old Aygo thrums away like a good one, but not very quick.","canonicalId":"car:toyota:aygo","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Toyota Aygo is a compact city car known for its small size and efficient three-cylinder engine. It's designed for urban driving, offering good maneuverability and a fun driving experience.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Toyota Aygo is a small car that's easy to drive around town. 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It sounds like sort of, you know, a baby NSX, like an NSX puppy.  Didn't they do a three cylin...","canonicalId":"car:acura:nsx","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Acura NSX is a high-performance sports car that was first introduced in the early 1990s and is known for its innovative design and engineering. It features a mid-engine layout and was one of the first production cars to utilize an all-aluminum body, making it lightweight and agile. The NSX is significant for its blend of everyday usability and supercar performance, often discussed in the context of its influence on the automotive industry.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Acura NSX is a fast and stylish sports car that was made to compete with much more expensive supercars. It’s known for being fun to drive while still being comfortable enough for everyday use. People talk about it because it combines great looks with impressive speed and technology.","imageAttribution":"This picture has been taken by Oleg Yunakov. Contact e-mail: yunakovgmail.com. Image can be used in accordance with the terms of the СС-BY-SA license. Other photos can be seen here. (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":567.3,"endTime":570.7,"type":"car","title":"Mini Cooper","url":"/cars/mini/cooper","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5c/2007-06-16_Austin_Mini_Cooper_%2804_-_Motor%29%2C_1293_cm%C2%B3%2C_Bj._1973.jpg","quote":"Didn't they do a three cylinder Mini Cooper?","canonicalId":"car:mini:cooper","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Mini Cooper is a compact car known for its distinctive design and fun driving experience, with various engine options including a three-cylinder variant in later models.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Mini Cooper is a small and stylish car that is fun to drive, and some newer versions have a small three-cylinder engine.","imageAttribution":"Lothar Spurzem (CC BY-SA 2.0 de)"}},{"startTime":581.4,"endTime":582.9,"type":"car","title":"Volkswagen Up Gti","url":"/cars/volkswagen/up-gti","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fd/2018_Volkswagen_up%21_GTI_1.0_TSI.jpg","quote":"Volkswagen UP GTI? Oh, yes. I don't know if they're down to that level of money yet, though.","canonicalId":"car:volkswagen:up-gti","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Volkswagen UP GTI is a sporty variant of the compact UP model, designed to offer a fun driving experience in a small package. It features a turbocharged engine and sport-tuned suspension, making it popular among enthusiasts looking for an affordable performance car.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Volkswagen UP GTI is a small car that has a sportier version called the GTI. It's designed to be fun to drive and is popular because it's affordable and has a peppy engine.","imageAttribution":"Rutger van der Maar (CC BY 2.0)"}},{"startTime":612.2,"endTime":618.9,"type":"car","title":"Toyota GT86","url":"/cars/toyota/gt-86","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3c/Toyota_86_GT_Red.jpg","quote":"What about a GT86, which has the Subaru-ish sound? Ding. 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