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Jaguar E-type 

In this week's episode, I cover the Jaguar E-type, also known as the XK-E in North America. This impressive sports car was first produced in 1961. Not only did the car have impressive performance, utilizing technology developed in 24 hours of Le Man racing, this car also looked amazing, being called "the most beautiful car in the world" by Enzo Ferrari. The car would go through 3 series with the last version being given a V12 engine. 

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Alive by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd? 

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Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5025-beauty-flow

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Sources: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3sIcy_RDeg

https://classicandsportscar.com/features/buyers-guide-jaguar-e-type-s1-s15-s2

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/features/history-iconic-jaguar-e-type

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inboard_brake

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_XK_engine

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_XK150

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_transmission#Synchromesh

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_E-Type

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15112090/1961-jaguar-e-type-road-test-review/

https://etypeuk.com/discover-e-type-uk/history/#:~:text=The%20Series%201%20E%2Dtype,March%201971%20to%20February%201975.

Nissan Pao

In this week's episode, I talk about the Nissan Pao, a very unique car created in 1989. The Pao is a tiny, retro-designed car that is very underpowered, but still has appeal in the fact that there is nothing else out there like it. The Pao was created as a pike car, a series of cars that Nissan created to master small-scale production and retro design. The Pao was only sold in Japan. 

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Music: 

Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats?

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Surf Shimmy by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4448-surf-shimmy

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Damtaro - Nothing [FTUM Release] · Future Bass / Energetic Background Music

"Energy to get up after falling" - Damtaro

Sources:

https://nissanpaoguide.com/

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/pictures/nissan-pao-pictures/37/

https://www.nissantt.com/experience-nissan/whats-new/design/nissan-pike-cars.html

https://classiccars.fandom.com/wiki/Nissan_Pao

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Pao#:~:text=The%20Nissan%20Pao%20is%20a,at%20their%20Nissan%20Cherry%20Stores.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCPeaRXZlPQ

Toyota Supra 

In this weeks episode I cover the Toyota Supra, the JDM legend that started as a fairly low key car based off of the Toyota Celica. Originally designed to compete with the Datsun Z cars, the Supra would come into its own by its fourth generation where it would cement itself as a monster street racer with the ability to handle big power from the factory. The newest Supra was released just last year, however this Supra uses a BMW engine and some see this newest generation as not a true Toyota Supra!

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Music:

Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats?

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Damtaro - Nothing [FTUM Release] · Future Bass / Energetic Background Music

"Energy to get up after falling" - Damtaro

Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5025-beauty-flow

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sources: 

note: I had a second hard drive fail me so again the original sources were lost. The ones listed below should be correct but there is a chance that some are missing. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Supra

https://www.autoblog.com/2019/05/12/toyota-supra-history/

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/g19061426/toyota-supra-history/

https://carbiketech.com/bore-stroke-ratio-theory

https://dustrunnersauto.com/2jz-vs-b58/

Hudson Hornet

In this episode I cover the Hudson Hornet, a car that dominated early stock car racing thanks to its flathead straight six engine, step-down chassis design, and its low slung, aerodynamic body. The Hudson Hornet would take multiple championships but eventually fall behind in sales due to it never being given a V8 and having an older look that could not be easily updated. 

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Flat Head engine Design image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flathead_engine#/media/File:Side-valve_engine_with_Ricardo's_turbulent_head_01.png

Sources

Note: Due to my hard drive corrupting itself I lost the original file that listed the sources used for this episode, the sources below are the ones I believe I used but there is a chance I am missing some sources, my apologies. 

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/hudson-twin-h-power

https://www.nascarhall.com/blog/top-10-list-hudson-hornet

https://historygarage.com/the-fabulous-hudson-hornet/

https://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-racing/nascar/history/history-of-stock-car-racing.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flathead_engine

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabulous_Hudson_Hornet#:~:text=The%20Fabulous%20Hudson%20Hornet%20is,the%20%22Fabulous%20Hudson%20Hornet%22.

Music: 

Track: Too Sweet — IVAAVI [Audio Library Release]

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Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4624-whiskey-on-the-mississippi

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Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats

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Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5025-beauty-flow

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McLaren F1 

In this episode, I cover the McLaren F1, the greatest road-legal sports car of all time. Powered by an NA V12 built by BMW, inspired by the Honda NSX, this car would not only dominate the public road but also the race track going on to win the 24 Hours of LeMan. Built with no compromises the F1 used the cutting edge of materials and technology including a gold lined engine bay and ground effect fans. 

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Music: 

Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5025-beauty-flow

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats

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Track: Date Under Rain — SOMM [Audio Library Release]

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Sources: 

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15142653/mclaren-f1-supercar-road-test-review/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McLaren_F1_GTR#:~:text=The%20McLaren%20F1%20GTR%20is,BMW%20S70%2F2%20V12%20engine.

https://www.supercars.net/blog/mclaren-f1/

https://www.ultimasports.co.uk/History/1992

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_valve_timing

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McLaren_F1

https://cars.mclaren.com/us-en/legacy/mclaren-f1/design

Peugeot 205 T16 

In this episode, I cover the Peugeot 205 T16, an impressive group B rally car that would go on to become the most successful Group B rally car of the era. This car utilized AWD, a mid-mounted turbocharged engine, and a lightweight design. After group B ended, this car would move to the Dakar Rally and Pikes Peak Hill climb where it would continue to grow both its power and success. 

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Music: 

Monkeys Spinning Monkeys by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4071-monkeys-spinning-monkeys

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Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show

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Thinking Out Loud by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4523-thinking-out-loud

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Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats

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Track: Too Sweet — IVAAVI [Audio Library Release]

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Sources: 

https://www.topspeed.com/cars/peugeot/1984-peugeot-205-turbo-16-evolution-1-group-b-ar183114.html#:~:text=The%20Peugeot%20205%20T16%20is,Timo%20Salonen%2C%20and%20Juha%20Kankkunen.

https://rallygroupbshrine.org/the-group-b-cars/rally-cars/peugeot-205-t16-e1e2/

https://rallygroupbshrine.org/the-group-b-cars/post-group-b-evolutions/peugeot-205-t16-pikes-peak/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peugeot_205#:~:text=The%20Peugeot%20205%20is%20a,of%20the%20Year%20for%201984.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talbot#Decline_and_Demise

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peugeot_104

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/attack-killer-bs-renault-5-turbo-audi-sport-quattr/

https://rallygroupbshrine.org/the-group-b-cars/post-group-b-evolutions/peugeot-205-t16-grand-raid-version/

Honda NSX 

In this episode, I cover the Honda NSX. This Japanese sports car was developed in the late 1980s and was released in 1990. This car would quickly gain a following thanks to its impressive handling, incredible visibility (the car used an F-16 fighter jet as inspiration), its relative cheapness, and its reliability. Despite the NSX never having all that much power, the joy of the NSX comes from its ability to be driven much more than most other cars of this caliber. 

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Article on NSX worth a read on its own: 

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-shows/detroit-auto-show/news/a24740/the-first-nsx-was-good-only-because-it-wasnt-great/

Music: 

Track: Late Night Driving — Broke In Summer [Audio Library Release]

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Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats

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Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5025-beauty-flow

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District Four by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sources: 

https://garagedreams.net/history/complete-history-honda-nsx-series-1

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_NSX

http://www.classic-car-history.com/nsx-history.htm

https://drivetribe.com/p/what-the-hell-are-sodium-filled-eG-jBPJTQBOjrwYGuRaiSg?iid=UmSq9KbPQr24wmit0AZpzA

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-shows/detroit-auto-show/news/a24740/the-first-nsx-was-good-only-because-it-wasnt-great/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Legend

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_C_engine

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable-length_intake_manifold

https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/break-in-the-nsx-engine-acura-uses-a-stethoscope/

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/8-fascinating-technical-facts-about-the-honda-nsx/

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/why-shouldnt-you-buy-a-used-2017-acura-nsx/

Porsche 959

In this episode, I cover the Porsche 959, a problematic car based on the 911 that was designed to compete in group B rallying. While never being able to compete in Group B due to development delays, the 959 still found success in the Dakar Rally and the 24 hours of Le Mans. The 959 also found a place in Porsches heart despite having an extremely slow and painful development process that involved lots of fires, boiling brake fluid, and 1980s computer issues. 

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Track: Too Sweet — IVAAVI [Audio Library Release]

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Track: Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release] 

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Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5025-beauty-flow

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Monkeys Spinning Monkeys by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4071-monkeys-spinning-monkeys

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Thinking Out Loud by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4523-thinking-out-loud

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Joseph McDade

Sources: 

https://jalopnik.com/the-porsche-959s-history-was-way-more-of-a-disaster-tha-1792096170

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dakar_Rally

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin-turbo#:~:text=Sequential%20turbocharging%20refer%20to%20a,insufficient%20boost%20at%20low%20RPM.

https://www.porscheroadandrace.com/961-porsches-forgotten-jewel/

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1117549_paris-dakar-porsche-959-fetches-almost-6m-at-auction

https://presskit.porsche.de/museum/en/2019/topic/exhibitions/cars/porsche-959-paris-dakar-1986.html

Audi RS4

In this episode I cover the Audi RS4. a high-performance variant of a family car, produced off and on since 1999. This car looks like all it can do is get groceries, but good luck beating it in any red light drag races! 

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Music: 

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

District Four by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5025-beauty-flow

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sneaky Adventure by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4383-sneaky-adventure

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sources: 

https://blog.emanualonline.com/the-story-and-history-of-the-audi-rs4/?sscid=c1k4_arq1z&utm_source=shareasale&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=742098&utm_content=510988#:~:text=The%20original%20RS4,this%20car%20as%20an%20Avant.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_S_and_RS_models#:~:text=In%201983%2C%20the%20company%20Quattro,of%20cars%20of%20Audi%20brand.&text=Since%201994%2C%20the%20development%20of,GmbH%20(Audi%20Sport%20GmbH).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_RS_4#:~:text=The%20RS%204%20made%20a,following%20a%20short%20while%20later.

https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-buying-guide-contents/audi-rs4-b7-buying-guide-powertrain/28786

https://www.audi.com/en/company/history/cult-car-audi-a4.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_A4#Engines

https://www.drive.com.au/new-car-reviews/audi-rs4-2018-119948#:~:text=2019%20Audi%20RS4%20Avant%20Price,%3A%20Eight%2Dspeed%20automatic%2C%20AWD

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/rs4/engines

https://www.topspeed.com/cars/audi/2020-audi-rs4-avant-ar184922.html#:~:text=The%202020%20Audi%20RS4%20Avant%20comes%20with%20a%20sticker,%E2%82%AC81%2C400%2C%20that's%20approximately%20%2489%2C000.

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15146447/2000-audi-rs4-avant-quattro-mini-test-road-test/

https://www.automobilemag.com/news/audi-rs4-5/#:~:text=With%20414%20hp%2C%20the%202006,gently%20intervenes%20at%208250%20rpm.

https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/audi/audi-rs4-avant-2012-review/

https://www.automobile-catalog.com/make/audi/a4_b9/rs4_b9_wagon_3/2019.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_RS_2_Avant

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_Sport_GmbH

Lotus Esprit 

In this episode, I cover the Lotus Esprit, A supercar built by Lotus in the 1970s that was designed to change the image of Lotus, from a kit car manufacturer to a supercar builder. Although the Esprit started out fairly underpowered, through the generations this car would start to make big power, eventually using a twin-turbo V8 engine capable of 500 hp. This car was the catalyst for Louts' transformation.  

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Music: 

District Four by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Monkeys Spinning Monkeys by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4071-monkeys-spinning-monkeys

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Guiton Sketch by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3834-guiton-sketch

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Sneaky Adventure by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4383-sneaky-adventure

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Truth of the Legend by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4551-truth-of-the-legend

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sources: 

https://www.automobilemag.com/news/lotus-esprit-history-generations-specifications/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_Esprit

https://silodrome.com/lotus-esprit-history/

https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/know-your-designers-giorgetto-giugiaro/

https://www.encycarpedia.com/us/lotus/76-esprit-s1-coupe

http://www.lotusespritworld.com/EGuides/ETechnical/V8_Engine_Spec.html

https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/cars/article/lotus-espirit

https://burnsstainless.com/blogs/articles-1/air-to-water-intercooler-tech-101-what-it-does-and-what-you-need#:~:text=At%20its%20essence%2C%20an%20intercooler,sent%20through%20the%20other%20side.