The Intercooler

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel
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May 17, 2021 • 41min

The magic of the Monaco Grand Prix #60

Ahead of this weekend's Formula 1 race in Monaco, Dan and Andrew look back at the history of F1's most famous event, ask whether or not the cramped streets make for good racing and remember some of the more unusual incidents from almost a century of the GP.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 10, 2021 • 43min

How to make electric cars fun to drive #59

Can electric cars ever be genuinely fun to drive the way the best combustion engine cars are? Dan thinks he's figured it out, but Andrew is going to take some convincing. Ultimately it comes down to the charging infrastructure, because without readily available fast chargers you need a very heavy battery... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 3, 2021 • 41min

A new Lotus, the Tamiya you can drive and more on versatile racing drivers #58

We update you on how The Intercooler app's first week has gone, discuss the new Lotus Emira, get excited about the Tamiya you can actually drive and talk about F1 sprint qualifying races. We also get stuck into Le Mans and bring you Marino Franchitti and his thoughts on versatile racing drivers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 25, 2021 • 46min

The Intercooler app is live! Claim your free trial #57

We tell you everything you need to know about our new app, including how it works, what we'll be writing about and who will be writing for us. One-month free trial for everyone. Search 'The Intercooler' in the App Store. Alternatively, use the link below. We also review the most exciting news cars we've driven recently.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 20, 2021 • 47min

We've driven the new Porsche 911 GT3 – it's very different to previous GT3s... #56

The new 992-based Porsche 911 GT3 is no faster than the model it replaces, but it does feel very different to drive thanks to much more aerodynamic downforce and much stiffer suspension. We've tested it on road and track and deliver our full verdict.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 12, 2021 • 44min

Car guys talk about motorbikes, including why the Isle of Man TT is so special #55

Neither of us has a bike licence, but we're both curious about motorcycles nonetheless. We discuss why we've never been bikers and what's put us off from changing that. We also share our stories from the extraordinary Isle of Man TT races. Later on we discuss the recently announced Toyota GR 86. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 6, 2021 • 46min

In the CEO's chair: what we would do at Ferrari, Aston Martin and McLaren #54

There has never been a more challenging time to be the boss of a performance car manufacturer. This is what we would do as the CEO of a supercar maker at a time when crash legislation and environmental issues are putting ever more pressure on the likes of Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 29, 2021 • 42min

Versatile drivers: when racers go rallying and rally drivers race #53

Drivers across disciplines. Motorsport competitors used to compete in whatever cars they could get their hands on, but it doesn't happen much any more. Why not? We also look at rally drivers who go racing and vice versa, plus drivers switching from Formula 1 to Le Mans and touring cars.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 22, 2021 • 47min

A tribute to Sabine Schmitz, plus Andrew buys a sports car #52

We open this week's podcast with a tribute to Sabine Schmitz, the German racing driver and television personality who passed away last week. We also discuss Jenson Button's new venture, Aston Martin's track-going Vantage, Andrew's new car and how we chose our tag line.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 15, 2021 • 52min

Four doors and fast: why we love super saloons. Plus a tribute to Murray Walker #51

The performance of a sports car with the usability of a saloon – this is why we love fast four-doors so much. What makes for a great super saloon, what was the very first and how will the breed cope with the switch to electrification? Plus a tribute to the great Murray Walker.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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