Glossary / General

air‑cooled car

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Some older cars, like classic motorcycles or certain sports cars, don't use a radiator. Instead, they let air flow over the engine to keep it cool.

Technical Definition

An air‑cooled car uses the surrounding air to dissipate engine heat instead of a liquid coolant. This design simplifies cooling but can lead to higher operating temperatures and less efficient heat management.

Hear It Discussed

"I would love to see this on an air-cooled car. And they're for a number of reasons."
Vonnen’s Porsche 911 Does The Unthinkable — Carmudgeon w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep. 205 The Carmudgeon Show 11:14

"People are now looking at a second 911. [1011.3s] That's where you end up with an air-cooled car, [1013.3s] limited supply. [1014.6s] We've talked about the bucket loads of character."
Approved or Denied? Pitching Our Ultimate Porsche Investment Picks 9WERKS Radio : The Porsche and Car Podcast 16:51

"[757.2s] But then I didn't like how big those cars are so I was like, you know what if I could take and [762.8s] Always feel like I'm in an air-cooled car a small [766.6s] Nasty little car but run,..."
Betim Berisha / What the Mountain Takes Overcrest 12:42