{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"What’s happened to Porsche? | The Car Podcast #75","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/what-s-happened-to-porsche-the-car-podcast-75","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/66ab67440913aff5a4615e97/e/6997c19e7012ce5376d32521/media.mp3","description":"Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_(00:00) Intro(00:06) More is less (15:30) The news (19:36) You bought a private plate, but you didn't ! Private plate purchasing shenanigans(28:24) ⁠Has Porsche gone a little bit boring ? (46:37) The pleasure of using a car as it was designed (59:10) 2CG by Car & Classic(1:10:02) MusicWelcome to Chris Harris on Cars. The platform where Chris Harris (of Top Gear & automotive journalist) explores the obsessive world of cars. From in-depth reviews and hilarious podcasts, to pushing a car to its limits and debates on the future of the automobile - Chris and his friends bring their unfiltered passion, expertise, and humour. Whether you're a die-hard petrolhead or just curious about our world, this is your go-to destination for everything on four wheels. #ChrisHarris #Car #Podcast #CarPodcast #AutoTalk #MotoringFans #CarReviews #TopGear #ClassicCars #Supercars #DrivingPassion #CarEnthusiasts #AutomotiveNews #EVsAndHybrids #CarCulture #Petrolheads #CarLovers #MotorsportTalk #CarDesign #RoadTrips #CarTrends #PerformanceCars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":339.3,"endTime":343.5,"type":"car","title":"Ferrari 512 TR","url":"/cars/ferrari/512-tr","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/Ferrari_512_TR%2C_Techno-Classica_2018%2C_Essen_%28IMG_9219%29.jpg","quote":"...isn't it supposed to be in a bit like a 512 TR? 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When he was asked which one is the Countach for you,  he says it's the LP 400.","canonicalId":"car:lamborghini:countach","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Lamborghini Countach is a legendary supercar produced from 1974 to 1990, known for its striking design and powerful V12 engine. It became an icon of automotive design and performance, often discussed for its influence on the supercar genre.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Lamborghini Countach is a famous sports car that was made from the 70s to the 90s. 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