Auto/Motive

Audi Quattro 

In this episode, I cover the Audi Quattro the first 4WD car to compete in rally racing. Going down in history as one of the best race cars ever developed the Quattro would dominate the WRC and the Pikes Peak hill climb for several years in the 1980s. Making massive horsepower and utilizing all four wheels, nothing could get in the way of this beast of a car!

Thanks for Listening! 

Sources: 

https://garagedreams.net/history/heres-audi-quattro-rally-legend

https://didyouknowcars.com/interesting-facts-about-audi/

https://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/Audi/4023/Audi-Quattro-20v.html

https://www.audi.com/en/experience-audi/audi-sport/audi-racing/racing-history/quattro.html

https://www.whichcar.com.au/features/quattro-history

https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/quattro-with-ultra-technology-the-permanently-available-all-wheel-drive-system-5503/audi-quattro-the-history-5508

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

Music: 

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

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

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

Crossing the Chasm by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3562-crossing-the-chasm

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

Honda S2000 

In this episode, I cover the Honda S2000, a sporty roadster produced from 1999 to 2009. This car achieved a perfect balance between daily driver and full track car with its high revving VTEC Engine and 6-speed manual transmission.  

Thank you for listening! 

VTEC Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSCuRXnfLuI

Sources: 

https://www.carparts.com/blog/honda-s2000-history-and-rumors/

https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/car-technology/a23280150/how-vtec-works/

http://www.superstreetonline.com/features/2jz-gte-2003-honda-s2000

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_S2000

Music: 

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

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

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

Saab Sonett 

In this episode, I cover the Saab Sonett, a classic sports car first created in the 1950s and then again in the 1960s. This car saw success in SCCA racing and although filled with quirks was a great little sports car. First power by a 3 cylinder, 2 stroke engine, the Sonett would eventually be upgraded with a V4 from Ford, although horsepower would not be increased past 65 in any Sonett ever made! 

Thanks for Listening! 

Sources: 

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/1970-1974-saab-sonett-iii

https://www.rymax-lubricants.com/it/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-a-2-stroke-and-a-4-stroke-motorcycle-engine/#:~:text=Two%2Dstroke%20engines%20work%20by,in%20the%20hermetically%20closed%20crankcase.

https://www.usinflationcalculator.com/

https://www.hagerty.com/media/valuation/saabs-quirky-sonett-gaining-attention/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-stroke_engine

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_Sonett#:~:text=The%20Saab%20Sonett%20is%20an,1974%20by%20Saab%20of%20Sweden.&text=The%20first%20prototype%2C%20now%20known,II%2C%20V4%2C%20and%20III.

Music: 

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

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

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

Nürbugring 

In today's episode, I cover the Nürburgring one of the most well-known racetracks in the world. Learn its history, creation, issues and any other unique facts baked into the history of this amazing racetrack!  

Thanks for Listening! 

Music: 

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

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

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

Music: Joseph McDade

Sources: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%BCrburgring

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

https://rallyways.com/8230/need-to-know-about-the-nurburgring/

https://www.nuerburgring.de/en/fans-info/race-tracks/nordschleife/history.html

https://www.nuerburgring.de/en/fans-info/history.html

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/anything-goes/nurburgring-lap-records-definitive-rundown

Toyota 2000GT

First Built by Yamaha, this Japanese supercar has a short but rich history of high performance and successful racing! Thoroughly tested on Japnese race tracks, the 2000GT would eventually move to America where it would be raced by Carrol Shelby for one intense season before Toyota would pull the car, ending the potential to create a dynasty of racecars. 

Thanks for Listing! 

Music: 

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

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

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

Crossing the Chasm by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3562-crossing-the-chasm

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

Sources:

https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/toyota-2000gt-turns-50/#:~:text=Over%2072%20hours%20at%20the,the%201967%20Fuji%201000km%20race.

http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/2000gt-when-shelby-raced-the-toyotas/

https://www.usinflationcalculator.com/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_2000GT

http://www.speedhunters.com/2009/02/feature_car_gt_gt_toyota_2000gt/

https://blog.toyota.co.uk/toyota-2000gt-history

Ken Miles

In the episode, I cover the life and racing career of Ken Miles, who worked closely with Carroll Shelby and Ford in the 1960s. A truly amazing race car driver and mechanic whos glory was stolen due to corporation rubbish! 

Thanks for Listening!

Music: 

Hero Down by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3868-hero-down

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

Crossing the Chasm by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3562-crossing-the-chasm

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.historicracing.com/driverDetail.cfm?driverID=7499

https://klemcoll.wordpress.com/2016/01/02/the-flying-shingle/#:~:text=Search-,The%20Flying%20Shingle,Willow%20Springs%20in%20February%201955.

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/609639/ken-miles-race-car-driver-facts

https://drivetribe.com/p/ken-miles-the-true-story-of-the-X9rZfkWGTqyLEZtCcKOSbA?iid=dyUyEnYzToSuhFlO1SB7oQ

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

https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/august-1943/19/letters-readers-august-1943#miles

https://database.motorsportmagazine.com/database/drivers/ken-miles

https://time.com/5730536/ford-v-ferrari-true-story/

Ford Bronco 

In this episode, I cover the Ford Bronco, the first SUV. Originally created as a 4x4 off-road vehicle that could work as a daily driver. Produced over almost 40 years, the Bronco returns to the roads after a 25-year break with the release of the newest model just earlier this month. 

Thanks for Listening! 

Music: 

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

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

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

Music: Joseph McDade

Sources: 

https://silodrome.com/big-oly-ford-bronco/

https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/revolutionary-big-oly-ford-bronco-off-road-race-truck/

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a33251176/2021-ford-bronco-trim-levels/#:~:text=The%202021%20Ford%20Bronco%20is,well%20as%20the%20First%20Edition.

https://silodrome.com/first-generation-ford-bronco-buying-guide/

https://www.cjponyparts.com/resources/ford-bronco-history

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Bronco#:~:text=The%20Ford%20Bronco%20is%20a,Ford%20from%201965%20to%201996.&text=The%20first%20Bronco%20was%20assembled,with%20four%2Dwheel%20drive%20powertrains.

DMC DeLorean 

In this episode, I cover the DMC DeLorean, a car that struggled in its development, struggled to sell, and ultimately made its creator, DMC go out of business. But not before being saved by the movie Back to the Future, which allowed it to go down in history as one of the most well-known cars ever made.

Thanks for listening! 

Music: 

Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow

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.volocars.com/blog/history-of-the-back-to-the-future-delorean

https://www.usinflationcalculator.com/

http://classic-car-history.com/delorean-car.htm

https://time.com/4180894/delorean-history/

https://www.zeroto60times.com/8-second-cars-0-60-mph-times/

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

Sound Clips: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcpBqlBsR6c

Tesla Model 3

In this episode, I cover the tesla model 3. This crazy electric sedan not only looks good but also provides impressive performance. I go into the power train and how the electric motors work, the transmissions used, and the options available in this car of the future. Autopilot and a 0-60 time that's close to that of a Ford GT? yes, please. 

Thanks for Listening! 

Music: 

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

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

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

Engineering Explained Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36H9BVeMYMI

Sources: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Martin_DB5#:~:text=The%20Aston%20Martin%20DB5%20is,the%20final%20series%20of%20DB4.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/g6615/aston-db-history-db11/

https://www.harwoods.uk.com/news/what-does-db-stand-for-in-aston-martin/18855/newsdetail.aspx#:~:text=DB%20are%20the%20initials%20of,as%20proof%20of%20his%20ownership.

https://www.astonmartin.com/en-us/models/past-models/db4gt-db4gt-zagato

https://www.astonmartin.com/en-us/models/past-models/db5-and-db5-convertible

https://money.cnn.com/gallery/autos/2012/11/12/james-bond-skyfall-cars/index.html

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a32688917/aston-martin-goldfinger-db5-production/

https://www.astonmartinnewportbeach.com/continuation-editions#db4-gt

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Martin_DB4_GT_Zagato#:~:text=The%20Aston%20Martin%20DB4%20GT,in%20Italy%2C%20by%20Ercole%20Spada.

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

https://www.automobilemag.com/news/aston-martin-db5-history-generations-models-variants/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2b3mOkz_ho

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/g6615/aston-db-history-db11/#:~:text=DB%20stands%20for%20David%20Brown,big%2Dname%20it%20is%20today.

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2018/07/18/a-new-clue-arises-in-the-search-for-the-lost-james-bond-aston-martin

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Martin_DB5#:~:text=The%20Aston%20Martin%20DB5%20is,the%20final%20series%20of%20DB4.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Martin_DB2#:~:text=The%20Aston%20Martin%20DB2%20is,1950%20through%20to%20April%201953.&text=It%20was%20available%20as%20a,of%20the%20model's%20total%20sales.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_James_Bond_vehicles#Aston_Martin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83wO_d4Jp9M&list=RDCMUCwTkM6CvIsYFaFiMKIKCqHw&index=1

https://www.google.com/search?q=gold+finger+realise+dater&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS876US876&oq=gold+finger+realise+dater&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l4.10203j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

youtube.com/watch?v=D8M2KGlNj2w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D1nK7q2i8I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOSdM2JvRJ8

Aston Martin DB5

In this episode, I cover the Aston Martin DB5, the best known James Bond Car. First Featured in the film Goldfinger, released in 1964. The DB5 would become known as the ultimate spy car, filled with gadgets and enough power to outrun any villain. These cars are so popular that they are still being made today in a very limited run.  

Thanks for listening!

Sources: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Martin_DB5#:~:text=The%20Aston%20Martin%20DB5%20is,the%20final%20series%20of%20DB4.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/g6615/aston-db-history-db11/

https://www.harwoods.uk.com/news/what-does-db-stand-for-in-aston-martin/18855/newsdetail.aspx#:~:text=DB%20are%20the%20initials%20of,as%20proof%20of%20his%20ownership.

https://www.astonmartin.com/en-us/models/past-models/db4gt-db4gt-zagato

https://www.astonmartin.com/en-us/models/past-models/db5-and-db5-convertible

https://money.cnn.com/gallery/autos/2012/11/12/james-bond-skyfall-cars/index.html

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a32688917/aston-martin-goldfinger-db5-production/

https://www.astonmartinnewportbeach.com/continuation-editions#db4-gt

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Martin_DB4_GT_Zagato#:~:text=The%20Aston%20Martin%20DB4%20GT,in%20Italy%2C%20by%20Ercole%20Spada.

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

https://www.automobilemag.com/news/aston-martin-db5-history-generations-models-variants/

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/g6615/aston-db-history-db11/#:~:text=DB%20stands%20for%20David%20Brown,big%2Dname%20it%20is%20today.

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2018/07/18/a-new-clue-arises-in-the-search-for-the-lost-james-bond-aston-martin

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Martin_DB5#:~:text=The%20Aston%20Martin%20DB5%20is,the%20final%20series%20of%20DB4.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Martin_DB2#:~:text=The%20Aston%20Martin%20DB2%20is,1950%20through%20to%20April%201953.&text=It%20was%20available%20as%20a,of%20the%20model's%20total%20sales.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_James_Bond_vehicles#Aston_Martin

https://www.google.com/search?q=gold+finger+realise+dater&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS876US876&oq=gold+finger+realise+dater&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l4.10203j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Sound Effects: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D1nK7q2i8I

youtube.com/watch?v=D8M2KGlNj2w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83wO_d4Jp9M&list=RDCMUCwTkM6CvIsYFaFiMKIKCqHw&index=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2b3mOkz_ho