{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"S6E73 – Test Driving the 2026 Charger Scat Pack: The Future of American Muscle","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/s6e73-test-driving-the-2026-charger-scat-pack-the-future-of-american-muscle","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/stitcher.simplecastaudio.com/f10a68f3-3314-4a5e-aac6-694e79a9feff/episodes/3df905e5-3357-4141-8170-19ad08244a61/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=f10a68f3-3314-4a5e-aac6-694e79a9feff&awEpisodeId=3df905e5-3357-4141-8170-19ad08244a61&feed=pQ4ExIKq","description":"In this episode, we hit the road in the all-new 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack with Product Planner Ashton Muñoz. He walks us through everything you need to know about this next-generation muscle car — from its bold design and cutting-edge technology to the power and performance that make it the best Charger yet. Discover how Dodge has redefined what it means to drive American muscle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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Ford’s Hemi engines are famous for their power and are a key feature in many Mustang models.","simplifiedExplanation":"Hemi is a type of engine that has a special shape inside the cylinders, which lets it run faster and produce more power. Ford’s Hemi engines are well known for being very strong."}},{"startTime":769.56,"endTime":775.42,"type":"car","title":"Dodge Charger","url":"/cars/dodge/charger","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8f/1970_Dodge_Charger_R-T_Hirschaid_22-20220709-RM-120204.jpg","quote":"...cerás a un cliente que dice  que solo comprará el charger si viene de nuevo con el V8?  No voy a decir lo q...","canonicalId":"car:dodge:charger","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"The Dodge Charger is a full‑size American muscle car that has been in production since 1966, known for its powerful V8 engines and aggressive styling. 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It’s famous for its bold look and powerful performance, making it popular among car lovers.","imageAttribution":"Ermell (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":769.6,"endTime":772.0,"type":"term","title":"V8","url":"/glossary/v8","quote":"[769.6s]  que solo comprará el charger si viene de nuevo con el V8?","canonicalId":"term:v8","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"A V8 engine has eight cylinders arranged in a V configuration, known for its power and smoothness.","simplifiedExplanation":"A V8 is a type of car engine with eight cylinders that gives strong performance."}},{"startTime":880.1,"endTime":882.5,"type":"term","title":"boost gauge","url":"/glossary/boost-gauge","quote":"Entonces, ves el boost gauge en tu screen, y te da un boost de 30 PSI,","canonicalId":"term:boost-gauge","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"A boost gauge is a dashboard instrument that displays the pressure of air being forced into an engine’s intake by a turbocharger or supercharger, measured in PSI (pounds per square inch).","simplifiedExplanation":"A boost gauge tells you how much extra air the engine is getting from a turbo or supercharger, so you know if it’s working hard enough."}},{"startTime":885.0,"endTime":889.5,"type":"concept","title":"turbocharger","url":"/glossary/turbocharger","quote":"que es un rt. para un rt. Esa sería la respuesta,","canonicalId":"concept:turbocharger","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"A turbocharger is a device that uses exhaust gas energy to spin a turbine, which compresses incoming air before it enters the engine, increasing power output. It is commonly referred to as a \"turbo\" in automotive circles.","simplifiedExplanation":"A turbo is like a fan that pulls more air into the engine, letting it burn more fuel and make more power. It’s what makes a turbocharged car feel faster."}},{"startTime":969.2,"endTime":970.7,"type":"term","title":"gas version","url":"/glossary/gas-version","quote":"estamos en la versión de gas","canonicalId":"term:gas-version","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"Refers to a vehicle equipped with a gasoline (petrol) engine as opposed to diesel or electric.","simplifiedExplanation":"A car that runs on gasoline instead of diesel or electricity."}},{"startTime":977.0,"endTime":979.7,"type":"term","title":"tires at 550 PSI","url":"/glossary/tires-at-550-psi","quote":"cuando subes el rt. 550 PSI, puedes escuchar algunos de los puestos desgracios","canonicalId":"term:tires-at-550-psi","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"This refers to inflating the vehicle's tires to a pressure of 550 pounds per square inch, which is extremely high and typically used for specialized racing or testing scenarios.","simplifiedExplanation":"It means putting a lot of air into the car's tires—much more than normal driving levels—to see how they handle extreme pressure."}},{"startTime":981.4,"endTime":982.6,"type":"part","title":"exhaust","url":"/glossary/exhaust","quote":"en la exhaust. Y boom, boom, boom, boom","canonicalId":"part:exhaust","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"The exhaust is the system that directs combustion gases away from the engine and out of the vehicle, often including components like mufflers and catalytic converters.","simplifiedExplanation":"It's the part of a car that lets out the hot gases from the engine after they burn fuel."}},{"startTime":1021.08,"endTime":1022.68,"type":"car","title":"Fiat Uno","url":"/cars/fiat/uno","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/04/1986_Fiat_Uno_70_SL_1.3.jpg","quote":"pero es literalmente  de uno a otro.  Es una batería full","canonicalId":"car:fiat:uno","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"The Fiat Uno, introduced in 1983, is a compact car that became one of the best‑selling models worldwide due to its affordability and practicality. It’s often discussed for its simple, reliable engineering and the role it played in popularizing small cars in many markets.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Uno is a tiny, inexpensive car from Fiat that many people around the world have bought. It’s known for being simple and easy to keep running, which is why it was so popular.","imageAttribution":"Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1116.0,"endTime":1125.0,"type":"term","title":"420 hp","url":"/glossary/420-hp","quote":"Nuestro 420 poderes","canonicalId":"term:420-hp","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"420 horsepower (hp) is a measure of engine power; it indicates how much work the engine can do per unit time.","simplifiedExplanation":"420 hp means the car’s engine can produce 420 units of power, which is enough to make it feel fast and responsive."}},{"startTime":1120.8,"endTime":1125.0,"type":"part","title":"V8 engine","url":"/glossary/v8-engine","quote":"Lleva incluso nuestra entrada V8 que usábamos","canonicalId":"part:v8-engine","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"A V8 engine has eight cylinders arranged in a V shape, known for delivering strong power and smooth performance.","simplifiedExplanation":"A V8 is a type of engine with eight cylinders that usually gives a car good power and a smooth feel."}},{"startTime":1130.9,"endTime":1134.08,"type":"car","title":"B8","url":"/cars/bmw/3-series","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/47/BMW_3_SERIES_E90_China.jpg","quote":"Eran B8 con 170 poderes","canonicalId":"car:bmw:3-series","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"The B8 is the internal code for the BMW 3 Series produced from 2005 to 2013. It was known for its balance of performance and practicality.","simplifiedExplanation":"The B8 is a version of the BMW 3 Series car that was made between 2005 and 2013. It’s a popular choice for people who want a sporty yet comfortable car.","imageAttribution":"Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Javier Mota","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/s6e73-test-driving-the-2026-charger-scat-pack-the-future-of-american-muscle/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}