{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Top Gear Says These Are The BEST 20 Japanese Cars.. WTF","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/top-gear-says-these-are-the-best-20-japanese-cars-wtf","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/fce1fb0c/podcast/play/119817408/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-11%2F423927686-44100-2-fdb83785c2e14.mp3","description":"We have a BUNCH of May sales going on for car parts! Shop here https://martiniworks.com/Could it be? Our beloved Top Gear has made a list of Top 50 Japanese cars and its... questionable at best. Today Alex, Gels, and Dakota sit down to discuss this and more on the MartiniWorks Podcast! #cars #podcast #automotive Take a look at the article and be the judge.. https://www.topgear.com/car-news/list/50-best-japanese-cars-all-timePick up our Coffee here! https://martiniworks.com/products/other/show-merchA HUGE thank you to Continental, Motegi, and Fortune Auto for being the official tire, wheel, and suspension of the MartiniWorks Podcast! Let us know if you need a set of tires or coilovers.Shop Continental tires here https://martiniworks.com/products/wheels-tires/tires?brands=continentalShop Motegi wheels here https://martiniworks.com/aftermarket-car-parts-brands/wheels/motegiShop Fortune Auto suspension here https://martiniworks.com/products/suspension/coilovers?brands=fortune-autoCheck out the main channel! @MartiniWorksOfficialWe also have an unboxing channel @MartiniWorksUnboxedFollow Alex @alexmartini__Follow Dakota @dakotastoneeFollow Gels @akagels\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":83.8,"endTime":86.0,"type":"part","title":"HKS coilovers","url":"/glossary/hks-coilovers","quote":"We're working on HKS coilovers.\nThere's a lot of stuff that they have in their catalog, but because it's on Japanese, nobody knows how to get fitment for it.","canonicalId":"part:hks-coilovers","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"HKS coilovers are an aftermarket suspension setup that replaces the factory springs/struts with adjustable units. They let you fine-tune ride height and damping to improve handling and fitment for a specific car. HKS is a well-known Japanese performance parts brand, so their coilovers are a common choice for enthusiasts.","simplifiedExplanation":"Coilovers are aftermarket suspension parts that you can adjust. With HKS coilovers, you can usually change how low the car sits and how firm it feels. 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It covers things like whether it clears other parts and mounts correctly. If the fitment isn’t right, the part may rub or not install properly."}},{"startTime":416.9,"endTime":418.7,"type":"term","title":"V8 twin turbo","url":"/glossary/v8-twin-turbo","quote":"So the Tamarario, so that's like the Huracan replacement? [416.1s] Yeah. [416.9s] V8 twin turbo, correct?","canonicalId":"term:v8-twin-turbo","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“V8 twin turbo” means a V8 engine (eight cylinders arranged in a V shape) that uses two turbochargers to force more air into the engine. More air generally allows more fuel to be burned, which increases power and helps the engine make strong torque across a wider range.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “V8 twin turbo” is a V8 engine with two turbochargers. 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With turbo and electric assist, the car can deliver strong pull more smoothly instead of waiting for the engine to reach a certain RPM."}},{"startTime":477.94,"endTime":482.8,"type":"car","title":"Lamborghini Aventador","url":"/cars/lamborghini/aventador","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/75/2011_Lamborghini_Aventador_%285488708138%29.jpg","quote":"But if you've driven older Lamborghinis before, even like the Aventador, for instance, that thing is insanely difficult to drive and get it right and see and turn.","canonicalId":"car:lamborghini:aventador","priority":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Lamborghini Aventador is a flagship supercar known for its aggressive handling and high-performance V12 character. 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The point being made is that early versions could feel a bit difficult to drive well, even if they’re still fun.","imageAttribution":"Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":495.02,"endTime":498.28,"type":"car","title":"Lamborghini Gallardo","url":"/cars/lamborghini/gallardo","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/82/Lamborghini_Gallardo_2009_LP_560-4_Spyder_Cockpit_CECF_9April2011_%2814414459697%29_%282%29.jpg","quote":"The, the Huracan up until like the early generations, they were kind of tricky to drive to the, the Gallardo's were a little bit of had a lot of blind spots.","canonicalId":"car:lamborghini:gallardo","priority":0.45,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Lamborghini Gallardo is a V10-era Lamborghini that’s frequently remembered for its performance and for being a “driver’s” supercar. 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Because the R8s were just a little bit more of an easy day to drive it, but it was very fun.","canonicalId":"car:audi:r8","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Audi R8 is a mid-engine supercar that’s often praised for being more usable and easier to drive than some other exotic options. Here, the host says people like the R8 because it’s “a little bit more of an easy day to drive,” contrasting it with the Gallardo’s blind-spot/visibility drawbacks.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Audi R8 is a supercar from Audi. The host’s point is that it’s generally easier to drive and live with than some older Lamborghinis, especially in terms of visibility and day-to-day usability.","imageAttribution":"The Car Spy (CC BY 2.0)"}},{"startTime":521.9,"endTime":526.2,"type":"term","title":"electric motors","url":"/glossary/electric-motor","quote":"I can imagine it did, but they put in a twin turbo V8 with electric motors. 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[521.9s] I can imagine it did, but they put in a twin turbo V8 with electric motors.","canonicalId":"term:twin-turbo-v8","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A twin-turbo V8 uses two turbochargers—one feeding each bank of cylinders—to force more air into the engine. That typically boosts power and torque compared with a naturally aspirated V8 of similar size, especially at lower engine speeds.","simplifiedExplanation":"A twin-turbo V8 is a V8 engine that’s helped by two turbochargers. The turbos cram more air into the engine so it can make more power."}},{"startTime":526.2,"endTime":528.5,"type":"concept","title":"hybrid","url":"/glossary/hybrid","quote":"I can imagine it did, but they put in a twin turbo V8 with electric motors. [526.2s] So hybrid. [528.5s] Honestly, I'm about it.","canonicalId":"concept:hybrid","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A hybrid powertrain combines an internal-combustion engine with an electric system. The electric side can add torque and help efficiency, but hybrids often carry extra mass from the battery and related components.","simplifiedExplanation":"A hybrid uses both a gas engine and an electric system. The electric part can help the car move, but the battery adds extra weight."}},{"startTime":543.5,"endTime":562.0,"type":"term","title":"weight","url":"/glossary/weight","quote":"They like, they always have a lot of weight. [545.3s] And even when they're, you're trying like the batteries in the moment. [552.2s] But like you put more and more systems into a car like the M5, no matter how much power","canonicalId":"term:weight","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In performance driving, vehicle weight affects how the car accelerates, brakes, and changes direction. Heavier cars can feel like they “fight” the driver because more mass requires more force to change speed and direction.","simplifiedExplanation":"Weight matters because it changes how the car responds. A heavier car needs more effort to speed up, slow down, and turn quickly."}},{"startTime":545.3,"endTime":547.7,"type":"term","title":"batteries","url":"/glossary/batteries","quote":"They like, they always have a lot of weight. [545.3s] And even when they're, you're trying like the batteries in the moment. [547.7s]  Yeah.","canonicalId":"term:batteries","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In a hybrid or electric car, the battery stores electrical energy that the power electronics and electric motors can use on demand. Battery placement and capacity can influence how much mass the car carries and how the car feels under acceleration.","simplifiedExplanation":"The battery stores electricity for the electric part of the car. When you ask for power, the car pulls energy from the battery to help move you."}},{"startTime":552.18,"endTime":558.82,"type":"car","title":"BMW M5","url":"/cars/bmw/m5","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6b/2008_BMW_M5.jpg","quote":"...you put more and more systems into a car like the M5, no matter how much power it has, the power itsel...","canonicalId":"car:bmw:m5","priority":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The BMW M5 is a high-performance sedan built by BMW’s M division, designed to combine everyday drivability with very strong acceleration and advanced chassis/braking systems. It often comes up in discussions about how modern cars pack in more electronics and driver aids alongside big power. That balance—power plus increasingly complex systems—is a common reason it’s featured in performance-car conversations.","simplifiedExplanation":"The BMW M5 is a fast, performance version of a regular BMW sedan. It’s made to be powerful but also usable day to day. People talk about it because modern versions include a lot of technology and electronics, not just engine power.","imageAttribution":"Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0"}},{"startTime":689.76,"endTime":700.22,"type":"car","title":"Volkswagen Gti","url":"/cars/volkswagen/golf","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8a/2020_Volkswagen_Golf_Style_1.5_Front.jpg","quote":"...I would get a brand new 20th anniversary mark for GTI that got lost and was found and they're like, it ...","canonicalId":"car:volkswagen:golf","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Volkswagen Golf is a widely known compact hatchback line, and the podcast references a “20th anniversary” GTI. That kind of special edition matters to enthusiasts because it’s tied to a specific model year and trim identity. It’s discussed as a collectible or memorable version of the Golf family.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Volkswagen Golf is a small hatchback car. The podcast is talking about a special “20th anniversary” version of the GTI, which is the sportier Golf. Special editions like that are often remembered because they’re limited and have unique details.","imageAttribution":"Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0"}},{"startTime":703.9,"endTime":708.0,"type":"concept","title":"new old stock","url":"/glossary/new-old-stock","quote":"You're banking on the new old stock mark for 20th anniversary. Yeah.","canonicalId":"concept:new-old-stock","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“New old stock” (often shortened to NOS) means a vehicle or part that was produced in the past but never sold or used, so it’s still effectively new. It matters to enthusiasts because it can combine older styling/trim with the condition of a fresh item, but availability is limited and pricing can be high."}},{"startTime":799.7,"endTime":805.0,"type":"term","title":"Corsa mode","url":"/glossary/corsa-mode","quote":"And the car is very aggressive when you're in the Corsa mode and the Strata mode and\n\nall that sort of stuff.","canonicalId":"term:corsa-mode","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Corsa mode is a performance-oriented driving setting that typically sharpens throttle response and changes how the car manages power delivery. It’s often paired with more aggressive engine mapping and transmission behavior to make the car feel more reactive. Here, the speaker says the car is “very aggressive” in Corsa mode.","simplifiedExplanation":"Corsa mode is a “sporty/aggressive” driving setting. It usually makes the car respond faster when you press the gas. The speaker is saying the Lamborghini feels especially punchy in that mode."}},{"startTime":799.7,"endTime":805.0,"type":"term","title":"Strata mode","quote":"And the car is very aggressive when you're in the Corsa mode and the Strata mode and\n\nall that sort of stuff.","canonicalId":"term:strata-mode","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.45,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Strata mode appears to be another selectable driving mode on the car, likely tuned for a different balance of comfort vs. responsiveness. The speaker groups it with Corsa mode as part of the car’s mode system and says the car feels aggressive in both. Without more context, the exact calibration (throttle mapping, shift logic, steering feel) can’t be confirmed from the transcript alone."}},{"startTime":819.5,"endTime":826.0,"type":"term","title":"EV mode","url":"/glossary/ev-mode","quote":"I put the Lamborghini in EV mode to quiet all the noise.\n\nIt's a full EV mode?\n\nYeah.","canonicalId":"term:ev-mode","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"EV mode means the vehicle runs using electric power rather than its combustion engine. Depending on the car, EV mode may be limited by battery charge and speed, and the system may shut down the engine entirely while driving. The speaker notes the “whole motor shut down,” emphasizing how quiet it becomes.","simplifiedExplanation":"EV mode is when the car runs on electricity instead of using the gas engine. The goal is usually to make driving quieter and smoother. In this case, it sounds like the engine stopped completely while they cruised."}},{"startTime":881.9,"endTime":884.7,"type":"term","title":"revs","url":"/glossary/revs","quote":"It's like... Because it's like getting the engine up the revs and stuff.","canonicalId":"term:revs","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Revs” is short for engine speed (RPM). When the car switches modes, the system may raise engine RPM to bring the engine and turbo system into the right operating state quickly.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Revs” means how fast the engine is spinning (RPM). Higher revs usually mean the engine is ready to make more power."}},{"startTime":890.7,"endTime":898.5,"type":"term","title":"full EV","url":"/glossary/full-ev","quote":"Let's say it's going 40 miles an hour, full EV to strata or sport where the IC engine has to turn on, the turbos have to spool, yet there's no change in driving experience.","canonicalId":"term:full-ev","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Full EV” means the car is running only on its electric motor(s), with no internal-combustion engine (IC engine) providing propulsion. In a hybrid setup, switching to full EV typically changes how torque is delivered and how the car manages energy use.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Full EV” means the car is driving using electricity only. 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That takes a moment, so the car has to coordinate everything so you don’t feel a big lag."}},{"startTime":934.9,"endTime":938.3,"type":"term","title":"RPM","url":"/glossary/rpm","quote":"I don't like it's making a lot of noise anyway, but all of a sudden it was just like there\nwas no RPM.","canonicalId":"term:rpm","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"RPM (revolutions per minute) is how fast the engine is spinning. When a hybrid goes into electric-only operation, the gasoline engine may stop or idle so the RPM indication can effectively disappear, which matches the “no RPM” feeling described.","simplifiedExplanation":"RPM is a measure of how fast the engine is spinning. 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