When Were Cars At Their Best, Conflicted About Mustangs, Sold On EVs | Episode 1,034
About this episode
The hosts dive into the challenges and hopes surrounding lightweight electric sports cars, focusing on the rumored EV Alpine A110 and its ambitious weight and performance targets. They discuss the evolving EV market, including used EV pricing dynamics and Volkswagen's Scout brand delays. The conversation also touches on the concept of 'peak car'—when various brands were at their best—and how enthusiasts feel about current and future automotive offerings. Personal stories and industry insights highlight the tension between nostalgia for lightweight, engaging cars and the shift toward heavier electric vehicles.
Alpine A110
"What you're looking at here and even if you can't see it This is think of a digital update of our beloved Alpine a 110 The rumor is it's been recorded reported a few places auto car UK and other places actually one of their renders"
Porsche Cayman
"... coming out before the upcoming EV version of the Cayman, which feels like a pretty low bar So but but el..."
Lotus Elise
"...t car I say bring it. I'll come back to my lotus Elise that I love Nothing about that car. I love becau..."
Volkswagen I
"Been skeptical. We'll say vanished is another good word. Yes. Yeah, yeah So they're gonna do what Porsche Volkswagen. I haven't I don't know man bring it if they can yes Yes, yes, also all the stuff you figured out for the Alpine A110 EV do that for all of Renault's cars and all of Nissan"
electric vehicle (EV)
"Yes, yes, also all the stuff you figured out for the Alpine A110 EV do that for all of Renault's cars and all of Nissan... There apparently there was a there was an R5 turbo EV that they showed off that many of the European journalists drove"
An electric vehicle is a car that runs on electricity instead of gas. It uses batteries to move and doesn't pollute the air like regular cars.
An electric vehicle (EV) is a car powered entirely or primarily by electricity stored in batteries, rather than by an internal combustion engine. EVs produce zero tailpipe emissions and are becoming increasingly popular worldwide.
EV
"Lightweight EV. I just don't know man. All right. Yeah, we'll see Other EV related bits of news Volkswagen."
An EV is a car that runs on electricity instead of gas. It uses batteries to move and doesn't need fuel like regular cars.
EV stands for Electric Vehicle, which is a car powered entirely or primarily by electric batteries instead of gasoline or diesel engines.
Tesla Model 3
"...ry good friend of mine in LA Just bought a Tesla Model 3. All right And we were talking with them about i..."
Tesla Model
"...s a very good friend of mine in LA Just bought a Tesla Model 3. All right And we were talking with them about..."
used EV
"And these cars are gonna wind up on lots and I don't think we even know what the floor is on a used EV now This is the time to buy used EV"
A used EV is a car that runs on electricity and has been owned before. People buy these to save money and help the environment, but prices can change a lot because electric cars are newer.
A used EV refers to a pre-owned electric vehicle, which runs on electric power instead of gasoline. The market for used EVs is still developing, and prices can vary widely as the technology and demand evolve.
commute vehicle
"Wants to theoretically pay less than 20 20 grand or under yes needs just I'd need a commute vehicle And he probably only uses it for that."
A commute vehicle is the car you use every day to get to work and back home. People want these cars to be easy to drive and not cost too much.
A commute vehicle is a car primarily used for daily travel between home and work. Buyers often look for reliable, economical cars for this purpose.
Cadillac Escalade
""He's got an Escalade for his wife""
The Cadillac Escalade is a big, fancy SUV that many people like because it has a lot of space and nice features. It's a popular car for families or anyone wanting a comfortable ride.
The Cadillac Escalade is a full-size luxury SUV produced by Cadillac, known for its spacious interior, powerful engine options, and premium features. It is a popular choice among luxury SUV buyers and often associated with comfort and status.
Pontiac GTO
"69 GTO just for the fun of it. Sure. Why not and he's go..."
manual transmission
""He's got a GTO that he converted to manual transmission. He's into GM like crazy""
A manual transmission means the driver changes gears by hand using a stick and a pedal called a clutch. It makes driving more hands-on and fun for some people.
A manual transmission is a type of gearbox that requires the driver to manually shift gears using a clutch and gear stick. It offers more driver control and engagement compared to automatic transmissions.
Cadillac Ctsv
"... love it. So and so he's shopping for a Cadillac CTSV or maybe a CT5 he wants a sedan kids are growing ..."
Cadillac CT5
"... so he's shopping for a Cadillac CTSV or maybe a CT5 he wants a sedan kids are growing sure he wants s..."
Acura Nsx
"So dive in where you going? I am starting with Acura and I did go by decade the Acura NSX first generation This is a 1995 Acura NSX T with Targa Roof."
The Acura NSX first generation is a fast and sporty car made by Acura in the 1990s. It was special because it used light materials and had great driving abilities, making it one of the best sports cars of its time.
The Acura NSX first generation is a mid-engine sports car produced by Acura (Honda's luxury brand) from 1990 to 2005. It is known for its advanced technology, lightweight aluminum construction, and excellent handling, making it a highly regarded supercar of its era.
Honda S2000
"which allows me to barely include the s2000 because it was introduced as a model year 2000 in 1999 so technically speaking this does fit in here the mid 1990s for Acura"
The Acura S2000 is a small sporty car with two seats that came out around the year 2000. It is known for being fun to drive because it can go very fast and handles well.
The Acura S2000 is a two-seat roadster introduced in 1999 as a 2000 model year. It is celebrated for its high-revving four-cylinder engine, precise handling, and balanced chassis, making it a favorite among driving enthusiasts.
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
"...t's very good stuff. And then lastly is the 2007 8c competizione. There was the regular 8c with a carbon fiber In..."
Audi Quattro
"... 1980s and 2000s first of all with the 1985 Sport Quattro shown here Also in the 2000s the 1988 to 2003 Au..."
Audi TTS
"Disappearing bumpers. There was not a separate bumper shape. Yeah, it was hidden behind this And I know it was a golf chassis underneath and you know TT's are down well not sold in North America North America anymore But still what a fantastic design"
Blower Bentley
"But what I'm showing on screen is the 1929 four and a half liter supercharged team car also known as the blower Bentley"
The Blower Bentley is an old Bentley race car that had a special device to make it faster called a blower or supercharger.
The 'Blower Bentley' is a nickname for the 1929 Bentley 4½ Liter fitted with a supercharger, which was called a 'blower' at the time. It is famous for its racing success and engineering innovation.
supercharged
"But what I'm showing on screen is the 1929 four and a half liter supercharged team car also known as the blower Bentley"
A supercharger is a device that helps an engine get more air so it can make more power and go faster.
Supercharging is a method of forcing extra air into an engine's combustion chamber using a supercharger, which increases power output. It was an advanced technology for race cars in the early 20th century.
Porsche 911
"Yeah, it looks the same as it has for like 20 years now 20 years Yeah, it's just slightly refined. It's become their 9-11. They just they make that car and they've changed some of the lines on it That's what it is. Yeah, okay. Yeah, but"
Bugatti Type 35
".... All right ends for Bugatti because this car the type 35 I don't know if you're aware, but built from 192..."
straight-eight engine
"I don't know if you're aware, but built from 1924 to 1930 with a straight eight engine I got to see one of these at Sotheby's in Beverly Hills being raced in a back alley."
A straight-eight engine is a type of car engine with eight cylinders lined up in a row. It was used in old race cars to make them go very fast.
A straight-eight engine is an internal combustion engine with eight cylinders arranged in a single straight line. It was used in early high-performance cars like the Bugatti Type 35 for smooth power delivery and high output.
Cosworth
"Are you aware that it is a v16 built by Cosworth? So from the type 35 straight eight they have two of them in a V"
Cosworth is a company that makes very powerful and special engines used in racing cars and some fast road cars.
Cosworth is a British engineering company known for designing and manufacturing high-performance engines and components, especially for motorsports and high-end automotive applications.
Cadillac V16
"...he current Tourbillon Are you aware that it is a v16 built by Cosworth? the spider and"
Bugatti Veyron
"...an amazing car the interiors better Love for the Veyron love for the sheer on but the Tourbillon I like ..."
tail fin era
"Moving on to Cadillac the tail fin era, of course"
The tail fin era was a time when cars had big fins sticking out the back, like wings. It was a popular style in the 1950s that made cars look cool and different.
The tail fin era refers to a period in automotive design, primarily in the 1950s and early 1960s, when cars featured prominent, wing-like fins on their rear ends. This styling trend was popularized by American manufacturers like Cadillac and symbolized futuristic and extravagant design.
Chevrolet Corvette
"... Cadillac people are thinking well Let's stuff a Corvette engine in a Cadillac and sell it. Okay. There it ..."
Cadillac CT4
"... in your garage Sounds pretty good to me and the CT4 v and CT5 v black wings Sedans with absurd horse..."
Ferrari
"I hope so, you know because they're currently powered by Ferrari engines for the one team for the opening season Yeah, two more here Chevrolet."
Ferrari is a famous car company from Italy that makes very fast and expensive sports cars. Their engines are so good that other race teams use them in their cars.
Ferrari is an Italian luxury sports car manufacturer known for its high-performance engines and racing heritage. Ferrari engines have been used by other Formula 1 teams as power units.
LT5 engine
"It's a little bit wider. Yeah, and it's an engine Designed by Lotus built by Mercury marine stuffed into a vet. It's a completely bizarre engine such a hot rod so cool"
The LT5 engine is a special type of engine made by two companies, Lotus and Mercury Marine, that was put into the 1990 Corvette ZR1. It made the car very fast and powerful.
The LT5 engine is a 5.7-liter V8 designed by Lotus and built by Mercury Marine, used in the 1990 Chevrolet Corvette C4 ZR1. It was an advanced and complex engine for its time, delivering high horsepower and performance.
Aston Martin DBS
"... Martin is selling the DB 9. Okay the vantage the DBS the 1 7 7 and the repeat All at the same time go..."
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
"...he repeat All at the same time go get yourself a v8 vantage with a manual Go get yourself a 1 7 7"
BMW Z1
"The z1... Think about the z1 in a dealership next to the e30 m3 next to the seven series... Although they didn't sell too many of these. It's kind of a specialty European specialty car"
The BMW Z1 is a special small sporty car made by BMW in the late 1980s. Its doors slide down into the car instead of opening like normal doors.
The BMW Z1 is a limited-production roadster from the late 1980s known for its unique design features, including doors that retract down into the body. It was a niche model and is considered a specialty European car.
Chevrolet Blazer
"...ink you would have nothing we can show you a nice blazer. This doesn't look like the blazer So Cadillac r..."
Cadillac Lyric
"... and also in the showroom at the same time is the Lyric Hmm, okay, which look the Lyric is not like ever..."
chassis
"It's a dressed-up Honda prologue. It's a dressed-up blazer. It's the same chassis"
The chassis is like the car's skeleton that holds everything together and makes it strong.
The chassis is the base frame of a vehicle that supports the body, engine, and other components, essentially the vehicle's structural foundation.
Chevrolet Beretta
"Yes, that you thought up also the Beretta"
The Chevrolet Beretta was a small sporty car made by Chevrolet in the 1980s and 1990s that was affordable and looked cool.
The Chevrolet Beretta was a front-wheel-drive coupe produced by Chevrolet in the late 1980s and 1990s, known for its sporty styling and affordability.
Holden Caprice
"...roblems. Come on the Beretta in its time And the Caprice classic was still being sold. I gotta say it Thi..."
Chevrolet Suburban
"...being sold by Chevy As was the full-size classic suburban. I love these suburbans. They're crazy, but they'..."
Jeep Wrangler
"...ch had a hellcat Okay, you also have the rubicon wrangler, which had a 392 not quite the hellcat But this ..."
Dodge Challenger
"...otor because we needed a three and the charger or challenger. That looks so good. It looks great, doesn't it? ..."
Dodge Charger
"...a hellcat motor because we needed a three and the charger or challenger. That looks so good. It looks great..."
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
"So we gave him some suggestions But now on to his dilemma because he's got a 2013 shelby gt 500 with suspension mods bolt-on smaller Pulley larger heat exchanger the crossover pipe for performance mufflers cold air intake a bunch of stuff"
Shelby GT500
"So we gave him some suggestions But now on to his dilemma because he's got a 2013 shelby gt 500 with suspension mods bolt-on smaller Pulley larger heat exchanger the crossover pipe for performance mufflers cold air intake a bunch of stuff"
horsepower
"Produced 675 horsepower and 660 pound feet of torque to the wheels"
Horsepower tells you how strong a car's engine is and how fast it can make the car go.
Horsepower is a unit of measurement for engine power, indicating how much work an engine can perform over time. It is a key figure in understanding a car's performance.
torque
"Produced 675 horsepower and 660 pound feet of torque to the wheels"
Torque is the force that helps the car start moving and speed up quickly.
Torque measures the twisting force the engine produces, which affects acceleration and the car's ability to move quickly from a stop or carry heavy loads.
Lexus Lc500
"He was debating about selling that gt 500 and getting maybe A 2018 2019 aston martin vantage love it as a choice or a similar year 2021 lc 500 lexus He was looking around. They were both on either side of 80 000 dollars"
Ford Mustang
"...t be because keep in mind he used to have two big mustangs at once I'm kind of wondering if the lc 500 is s..."
V8 engine
"Kevin preferably wants a v8 or a v10 or v12"
A V8 engine means the car has eight cylinders shaped like a V. This setup helps the car go faster and have more power.
A V8 engine has eight cylinders arranged in a V configuration. It's known for producing strong power and torque, commonly used in performance and muscle cars.
V12 engine
"Kevin preferably wants a v8 or a v10 or v12"
A V12 engine means the car has twelve cylinders in a V shape, which helps it run very smoothly and fast.
A V12 engine has twelve cylinders arranged in a V configuration. It is often found in high-end luxury and exotic sports cars, offering smooth power delivery and high performance.
V10 engine
"Kevin preferably wants a v8 or a v10 or v12"
A V10 engine means the car has ten cylinders in a V shape, giving it more power than smaller engines.
A V10 engine has ten cylinders arranged in a V shape. It is less common than V8s but used in some high-performance cars for extra power.
Chevrolet Camaro
"... won't discount a good six cylinder. Secondly any Camaro a challenger. Those are non starters He's driven..."
car forums
"Go put the miles on these things now caveat. Yes, you will have to look on Audi r8 forums There are issues for each different engine configuration and model years"
Car forums are websites where people who own or like a certain car talk about it. They share advice and problems to help each other.
Car forums are online communities where owners and enthusiasts discuss specific car models, share maintenance tips, common issues, and modifications. They are valuable resources for prospective buyers and owners.
engine configuration
"There are issues for each different engine configuration and model years Some cars have more issues than others but every car has its own quirks and issues and foibles"
Engine configuration means how the engine's parts are set up inside. Different setups can make the car faster or sound different.
Engine configuration refers to the arrangement and type of cylinders in an engine, such as V8 or V10. Different configurations affect performance, sound, and maintenance.
car quirks and issues
"Some cars have more issues than others but every car has its own quirks and issues and foibles Stuff to pay attention to stuff to maintain"
Car quirks and issues are the little problems or special things about a car that owners notice. Knowing them helps you take better care of the car.
Car quirks and issues refer to the unique characteristics, common problems, or maintenance challenges that a particular car model or engine might have.
V8
"But this has an interesting v8. You said you really like the v8 in your lc 500. This has an interesting v8 You can get it in manual"
A V8 is a type of car engine with eight cylinders shaped like a V. It makes the car powerful and sounds cool.
A V8 is an eight-cylinder engine arranged in a V configuration. It is known for delivering strong power and a distinctive engine sound, commonly found in sports and luxury cars.
Buick Grand Sport
"...ctual gt 500 alt and that is the the c7 Corvette Grand Sport. That's a sweet looking car. It's a great looking..."
Honda Accord
"...or his next daily He currently owns a 2017 Honda Accord EXL in mint condition since brand new and he's in..."
suspension
"He's read a lot about the ride and knows they had issues early with the suspension being rough"
Suspension is the part of a car that helps make the ride smooth by soaking up bumps on the road. It also helps the car stay steady when turning.
Suspension refers to the system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connect a vehicle to its wheels and help absorb bumps from the road. It affects ride comfort and handling.
Hyundai Ioniq
"...eds a back seat He doesn't love the looks of the Ioniq six from hunday And he's like I said, we'll char..."
Hyundai Genesis
"...onsider one of those you might as well go look at genesis Which is on the same platform for the genesis gv..."
Genesis GV60
"Also, if you're going to consider one of those you might as well go look at genesis Which is on the same platform for the genesis gv 60 These are also well priced not too much more just 30 35 somewhere in there"
Dodge Dakota
"...while And then it was replaced by his 1991 dodge dakota single cab long bed But he had the the Lincoln f..."
Toyota Corolla
"...for better fuel economy He was looking at manual corolla Went and took a look at it and found himself a 2..."
Genesis G70
"...his list you have been listening was The genesis g70 sedan we like that The kiosk stinger we like tha..."
Kia Stinger
"The genesis g70 sedan we like that The kiosk stinger we like that the three series we like that the bu..."
Buick Regal
"...like that the three series we like that the buick regal tour x you have been listening to this show I do..."
Volkswagen Golf
"...it wasn't the alpha julia was on there as was the golf alt track sport wagon And he started driving thr..."
Porsche Cayenne
"So he's looking at lightly used lexus gx's mercedes gle 580s and 63s Porsche cayenne's defender 110s One 10 v 8s"
Chevrolet Tahoe
"... only like 15 20 percent at most smaller than the tahoe So he's just just down a little bit in suv size ..."
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