The Intercooler

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel
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Mar 8, 2021 • 56min

The greatest Formula 1 cars of all time. Winners, game changers and innovators #50

Ahead of the start of the 2021 season, we look back at the greatest F1 cars of all time. From the 1951 Ferrari 375 to the 2014 Mercedes-AMG W05, these are the machines that changed the game and hoovered up wins and championships.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 1, 2021 • 51min

DriveNation has a new name – welcome to The Intercooler! Plus Ferrari back at Le Mans #49

We've rebranded DriveNation with a new name and a shiny new look. Dan and Andrew explain the  name change, discuss Ferrari coming back to Le Mans and talk about driving the cars they loved as kids.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 22, 2021 • 47min

The McLaren Artura and a new era at McLaren. Plus e-fuels and the confusing Polestar 1 #48

In episode #48 of the DriveNation podcast we talk about the McLaren Artura, the hybrid supercar that signals the start of a new era for the British manufacturer. We've sat inside it –here's why it should be brilliant to drive. We also talk about synthetic fuels, also known as e-fuels, Ford and Jaguar going fully electric and the confusing Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid GT.  We hope you enjoy listening. DriveNation InstagramDriveNation YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 16, 2021 • 60min

All the details on the new Porsche 911 GT3, plus why rallying is the best form of motorsport #47

In this episode of the podcast we talk about the new Porsche 911 GT3, which now has more than 500bhp and double wishbone front suspension for the very first time. We bring you all the technical details, the power and performance stats, talk about why the 911 GT3 is so special and consider what this latest model should and shouldn't set out to do. Later on, we talk about rallying and why it is (or isn't...) the best form of motorsport in the world. We hope you enjoy listening. DriveNation InstagramDriveNation YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 8, 2021 • 51min

Talking Toyota: the GR Yaris with 300bhp and how to make the next GT86 even better (plus Lotus and TVR) #46

We look back on a handful of recent DriveNation posts on Instagram, including Andrew's review of the new base model Porsche Taycan. We also discuss Litchfield's tuning upgrades for the mighty Toyota GR Yaris, plus how the next GT86 could be improved. There's even time to talk about the new run-out edition Lotus Elise and ponder whether or not the new-look TVR will actually come to anything. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 1, 2021 • 55min

Singer, Alfaholics, Eagle and more. Why restomods seem to be taking over the car world #45

Restmod companies like Singer Vehicle Design, Alfaholics, Eagle and GTO Engineering are producing some of the most beautiful car creations out there right now. We talk about why these cars have become so popular and look ahead to a time when affordable restomods are a thing as well. This episode includes reviews of the Eagle Lightweight GT, the GTO Engineering 250 GT SWB and the Rocketeer Mazda MX-5. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 25, 2021 • 54min

Lotus: out with the old, in with the new. Plus how DriveNation was conceived three years ago #44

We discuss the big news from Lotus this week, which will see the current Elise, Exige and Evora axed before the end of the year to be replaced by an all-new line-up of performance cars. The first new model will be what's currently known as the Type 131 and which might yet be badged Esprit. We also talk about the Ford Mustang Mach-E electric car and reminisce about how DriveNation was conceived three years ago. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 19, 2021 • 58min

All about Jaguar: from the Swallow Sidecar Company to EVs, via Le Mans and the E-Type #43

Few car manufacturers have known giddy highs and crushing lows quite like Jaguar. The British marque has dominated Le Mans, built beautiful sports cars and pioneered important technologies, but it's also flirted with bankruptcy and insulted buyers by placing the famous Jaguar leaper on the nose of rebodied Fords. The is everything you need to know about Jaguar, from the Forties to the present day. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 11, 2021 • 55min

Fast Audis: from the sublime to the ridiculously underwhelming #42

Audi has produced some truly special performance cars over the years, not least the original R8 and the current RS6 Avant. But far too many of its fast cars have missed the mark. In fact, Audi Sport might well be the most inconsistent high-performance division there is. In this latest episode of the podcast we go deep on fast Audis – from the early Eighties to today. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 4, 2021 • 58min

Formula 1’s family tree: how Tyrrell became Mercedes, and Britain became the home of F1 #41

Welcome back to the DN podcast! In the first episode of 2021, we talk about Formula 1's family tree – the teams that were founded decades ago and have changed hands and colours over time. Tyrrell evolved into today's all-conquering Mercedes squad, while Toleman became Benetton, Renault, Lotus and, for this season, Alpine. We also look ahead to the cars we're most looking forward to driving in 2021. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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