{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Vonnen’s Porsche 911 Does The Unthinkable  — Carmudgeon w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep. 205","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/vonnen-s-porsche-911-does-the-unthinkable-carmudgeon-w-jason-cammisa-derek-tam-scott-ep-205","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/HGM9134114025.mp3?updated=1761166178","description":"Air-cooled Porsche 911s are wonderful to drive. With charming handling characteristics, bank vault build quality, and often cheerfully entertaining powertrains, it’s no surprise that they’re a hot commodity in the collector car marketplace with millions of fans around the world.\n\nThere is one problem, however……by modern day standards, they’re SLOW!\n\n===\nThis episode is sponsored by Battery Tender.\nVisit https://www.batterytender.com/ and use code HAGERTY20 for 20% off.\n\n===\n\nOn this week’s episode, Jason and Derek discuss their recent seat time in the 1988 Vonnen Porsche 911 Hybrid — a radical twist on Stuttgart’s beloved icon. Vonnen has taken a standard 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 G50 and added batteries and a sandwich motor between the engine and flywheel that adds nearly 150 HP and 130 TQ to the standard car. \n\nThis isn’t Jason’s first rodeo with a Vonnen-modified 911, as his first experience began with a similarly-equipped 991 Carrera Coupe he tested nearly 10 years ago with Road & Track. Spoiler alert - adding power to an already-fast Porsche doesn’t yield quite the same joy as an air-cooled 911 does with a fraction of the power.\n\nHow does adding electrons alongside the traditional flat-six change the 911 experience? Can a hybrid system of this nature change the way we interact with classic cars forever? Well one thing is for sure - with only 150 pounds of additional weight and clever integration, Vonnen’s system adds a lot less complexity and a lot more enhancement to the out-of-the-box,  air-cooled 911 experience than you might imagine. \n\nAll this and more, on this week's episode of The Carmudgeon Show.\nLearn more about your ad choices. 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It's a fun car to drive and is popular with younger people.","imageAttribution":"Thomas doerfer (CC BY 3.0)"}},{"startTime":2829.0,"endTime":2831.0,"type":"car","title":"BMW E30S","url":"/cars/bmw/3-series","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/47/BMW_3_SERIES_E90_China.jpg","quote":"... own personal garage, I would do it in one of the E30s so that I still had the starter sound,","canonicalId":"car:bmw:3-series","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The BMW 3 Series is a compact executive car that has been a staple in the BMW lineup since 1975. Known for its sporty handling and luxurious features, it has a strong reputation among driving enthusiasts and is often discussed for its balance of performance and comfort. The E30 generation, in particular, is celebrated for its classic design and driving experience.","simplifiedExplanation":"The BMW 3 Series is a popular car that many people love for its sporty feel and comfortable ride. The E30 model is especially liked because it has a classic look and is fun to drive.","imageAttribution":"Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Hagerty Media","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/vonnen-s-porsche-911-does-the-unthinkable-carmudgeon-w-jason-cammisa-derek-tam-scott-ep-205/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}