Best Goodwood Road Podcasts (2024)

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Billionaires' Club: McLaren Solus vs Ford GT Mk IV 41:21

1h ago41:21

41:21

Looking for the ultimate flex at your local track day? Then we’ve got the consumer advice you need. In this episode of the Top Gear Magazine Podcast, Jethro Bovingdon details the pros and cons of the McLaren Solus GT (a lightweight, single-seat V10 of pure violence) against Ford’s long-tail tribute to the ’67 Le Mans-winning GT40 Mk IV, and the mos…

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Goodwood FFS 1:03:24

2h ago1:03:24

1:03:24

Jonny and Richard are sitting outside somewhere in Sussex looking back at an excellent few days at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. They also discuss things dogs can do, bootcut horses, light aircraft and microlights, how fairgrounds are put together, chino garage, getting Koenigsegg to make you a Sunday roast, going to Gordon Murray’s house, hearin…

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The 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed 51:41

1d ago51:41

51:41

Join Top Gear magazine's Jack Rix and Rowan Horncastle as they guide you around this year's incredible mix of motors at the Duke of Richmond’s posh car garden party, the Goodwood Festival of Speed. So, whether you’re in the car, at work or walking the dog, pop your headphones in and prepare for an hour-long audio tour that takes in the latest and g…

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OTOSOT 9 29:26

1d ago29:26

29:26

This week Jonny and Richard answer questions about universal floor mats, cars washes, the AC game, upcoming merchandise and the Goodwood Revival of 2050. patreon.com/smithandsniff Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Driving instructor strangeness 1:01:31

5d ago1:01:31

1:01:31

This week Jonny and Richard wonder how many times a day you can say ‘back in the day’ and discuss Tiff’s thin racing bag, memories of your driving instructor, interesting news about Sade, the disappearance of the Celica lady, a REME tale from the ‘80s, pub beer garden slides, binging Kias, Volvo estates, the Mini Cooper C, and the new Beverly Hills…

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OTOSOT 8 31:23

12d ago31:23

31:23

Jonny and Richard answer questions about restomods you’d like to see, the first single you bought, who’s better at fixing stuff, cars you’d recommend but wouldn’t buy yourself, selling a bubble car to Michael Barrymore and cars getting you through dark times. patreon.com/smithandsniff Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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Christian Von Koenigsegg New Factory Tour! 49:33

10d ago49:33

49:33

On this episode of the Top Gear Magazine Podcast, Christian von Koenigsegg gives us a full tour of his brand new factory. This meaty conversation brings in plenty of juicy topics, including topping 300mph in the near future and why he thought of the Tourbillon name before Bugatti... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic…

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Taking a Cav cabrio to the prom 1:08:11

12d ago1:08:11

1:08:11

Jonny and Richard are in Richard’s shed talking about unwanted pianos, problems with hornets, getting surprised by a cockchafer, Honda Cub news, Porsche headlight thefts, prom cars, tickover drifting, amazing things in South Wales, a roundabout confession, and the connection between Boxster wheels and Slade. patreon.com/smithandsniff Get bonus cont…

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OTOSOT 7 30:38

15d ago30:38

30:38

In answering listeners’ questions this week, Jonny and Richard cover car-related injuries, getting away with things while making Top Gear, how to re-launch Saab, the hidden dangers of barn finds, and the most memorable moments in the car with your parents. patreon.com/smithandsniff Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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Listen To The 1,800bhp V16 Bugatti Tourbillon 42:10

17d ago42:10

42:10

Can you hear that? That's the sound of Bugatti and Cosworth's new V16 being dyno'd. In this exclusive podcast, Jack Rix, Rowan Horncastle, Ollie Marriage, Ollie Kew and Tom Ford discuss the rare breed of cylinder counts: the V16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media The Top Gear Magazine Podcast

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Edwardian drifting 1:06:29

19d ago1:06:29

1:06:29

Jonny and Richard invent a D1 series for veteran cars. Unitards optional. Also in this episode, a strange 1990s car insurance advert, not knowing how to watch football, sporting recollections from the Sixties, sweaty back rucksack, not knowing the price of ad blue, Le Mans hecklers identified, the grassy tickle, listeners sharing memories of teache…

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OTOSOT 6 23:08

22d ago23:08

23:08

In a second show of questions from a live audience in London Jonny and Richard cover cars you regret not buying, small faults that ruin cars, creating a beast based on the best bits of lots of models, hydrolocking, what car Jonny should persuade Richard to buy, things that shouldn’t be converted to EV and there’s a guest appearance from the man who…

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Bugatti Chiron Successor feat. Mate Rimac 45:07

22d ago45:07

45:07

Say hello to the Bugatti Tourbillon, the 1,800bhp V16 hybrid Chiron successor every billionaire has been waiting for. In this exclusive podcast, Top Gear Magazine’s Jack Rix tells you everything you need to know about this next-generation Bugatti with the help of Bug’s new boss, Mate Rimac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com…

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A weekend in Le Mans 1:03:37

27d ago1:03:37

1:03:37

Jonny and Richard have spent the weekend at the Le Mans 24 Hours. In a podcast recorded just after the race ended topics covered include a failed interview with Jenson Button, Cadillac racing for tax reasons, the French art of conserving momentum, hanging out with the Franchitti brothers, mardi gras on the gridwalk, and a strange encounter in a Le …

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OTOSOT 5 30:33

30d ago30:33

30:33

Jonny and Richard answer questions from the audience at one of their London live recordings. Topics covered include the funniest things to happen while filming 5th Gear and Top Gear, what’s happened to Richard’s Range Rover, the meaning of itchy chin, a stopgap car for an Alvis owner from leafy Primrose Hill, London Concours body swaps, the King’s …

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Where Have All The Small Cars Gone? 25:56

1M ago25:56

25:56

Just us or is everything getting fatter these days? And where have all the small cars gone? Well here comes the new Kia Picanto flying the flag for a leaner, simpler approach to modern life and Tom Ford taking it for a mega road trip to the skinniest roads in the world. In this episode we discuss all things diddy cars and what it's like doing thous…

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All the tricks, live from London 1:05:36

1M ago1:05:36

1:05:36

Jonny and Richard are back for a live recording at the Honourable Artillery Company in leafy London during the final day of the London Concours. Topics covered including bringing a first date to a Smith and Sniff show, retro phone box cards, the childhood threat of The Moonies, home paintwork repairs, not promoting the Garfield movie, Mustang cars …

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OTOSOT 4 30:41

1M ago30:41

30:41

In this week’s listeners’ questions, county motorsport, driving skills learnt from faulty cars, the most car nerdy thing you’ve ever done, teachers with cool cars, the Eagle Quest as a wedding car, and how to polish the trim on an old Mercedes. patreon.com/smithandsniff Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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Episode #47 Waffle | Mick and I talk all things 992.2 and I relax about not ruining my car (finally) 39:08

1M ago39:08

39:08

Well after a short recess, Mick and I are back to talk about all things 992.2. But, before we do it wouldn't be a Waffle (trademark never going to be applied for) without a catch up. With Mick recovering from some kind of lurgy, I take a little pressure of him and chat through how I feel about the interior work on the Outlaw Cayman now I've had it …

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Learning To Drive In A Lamborghini Revuelto 36:44

1M ago36:44

36:44

Modern supercars are so good natured that they can cope with anything, right? How about a driving test at the toughest driving centre in the country? Well, to find out, we recently sent Ollie Marriage to retake his driving test in Lamborghini’s 1,000bhp hybrid hypercar: the Revuelto. In this episode of the Top Gear Magazine podcast, Jack Rix, Rowan…

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Goodbye Panda 1:06:51

1M ago1:06:51

1:06:51

Richard’s time with a troublesome Fiat has come to an end. Also in this episode, Jonny behaves like a buzznuzzman on the Eurostar, Lego lost at sea, novelty phones washing up in Brittany, Garfield v Snoopy, unexpected custody of the European Car of the Year trophy, time in the latest Traaaaansit, the modern Ford that sounds like a Granada 2.8i, hot…

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OTOSOT 3 33:35

2M ago33:35

33:35

It’s On The Other Side Of Things, the Smith and Sniff spin-off in which Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions. This week, thoughts on the MG ZS, the truth about Jonny’s barnfind Astra GTE, favourite Top Gear and 5th Gear segments, cars you once hated but now like, the ideal old money car to find on the streets of London, and the brief retur…

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Pagani Utopia 30:48

2M ago30:48

30:48

Zonda. Huayra. A succinct but epic bloodline for the next Pagani hypercar to follow. And there’s much promise too, for the new Utopia: a twin-turbo, AMG-supplied V12 with 846bhp; a carbo-titanium monocoque; even the option of a manual gearbox. Only 99 will be built, each costing around £2.2m a pop. But is it a piece of automotive art, too delectabl…

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The Ferrari Cylinders and the Morgan Sleeve 58:58

2M ago58:58

58:58

Jonny and Richard discuss a pair of recently announced cars. Also in this episode, suspiciously cheap American motels, extremely cheap fly-drive deals, getting a cricket trapped in your car, TVs on coaches, a recent British motel experience, good names for Lamborghinis, car dealer practises around sought-after cars, the perils of trying to buy a ra…

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OTOSOT 2 30:41

2M ago30:41

30:41

Jonny and Richard answer listener questions. This week, a 10th wedding anniversary present, what’s special about the Audi A2, favourite YouTube channels, infuriating driving habits, love for the Suzuki Hustler, car magazine collections, remembering old registration numbers, and what would you do if you owned an actual eagle? patreon.com/smithandsni…

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Episode #46 Waffle | Mick returns and forgets why he's there. We debate wild interiors and chew the fact over the future of F1 44:44

2M ago44:44

44:44

He's back. You didn't ask for him and you got him anyway! Mick returns to the podcast to prop me up and review everything that's going on in the world of Porsche. We had intended on talking about the 992.2 launch, but in true Waffle (R) style, we failed miserably and ended up bantering with each other. We did, however, work through Kalmar Porsche a…

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Stig vs AI - Is Stig Faster Than An Autonomous Race Car? 32:34

2M ago32:34

32:34

AI is taking over. But is motorsport under threat? Recently, A2RL held the world's largest autonomous race at the iconic Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Rowan Horncastle and Jack Rix out to the desert to check it out. And Stig showed up to see if there's life in real race cars yet. Here's what happened live on the ground. Learn more about your ad …

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The Muppet Show 1:04:11

2M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

Jonny reveals a surprising influence on The Late Brake Show. Also in this episode, driving in the ‘60s, how quickly cars used to go rusty, old people not looking like old people any more, an encounter with a driverless Audi, what the Fiat 500’s tailpipe looks like, a visit to book corner, wide load escort vehicles, a plan to make F1 more like Stric…

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On The Other Side Of Things 1 36:45

2M ago36:45

36:45

In the first of their new Friday spin-off shows, Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions. Topics covered include the best city for car spotting, what Gene Hunt would drive in the ‘90s or ‘00s, best car launch gift, one engine layout for life, a car to stash for a future barn find, first supercar experiences, cars that ought to be sold in the …

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Episode #45 Heritage | Duck & Whale Magazine founder - Lee Dean, and his journey to a fully immersed Porsche life 1:19:04

2M ago1:19:04

1:19:04

This week I'm joined by Duck & Whale Magazine, founder, editor and Porsche brand low key icon - Lee Dean. Lee is a bit of an enigma. You can tell from watching the content on YouTube, that he's a deep thinker and the passion for cars, but particularly the Porsche brand, runs through him. I had been wanting to chat to him for some time. In fact, his…

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Can The Tesla Cybertruck Really Off-Road? 38:16

2M ago38:16

38:16

Tesla's Cybertruck has grabbed The Internet's attention. But can it jump? Rock crawl? Survive whoops? Conquer the sand dunes? In short, can the Tesla Cybertruck REALLY off-road? Viral videos of it struggling on mild inclines tell us ‘no’. But Top Gear Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, Jack Rix, and Head of Car Testing, Ollie Marriage have been in the USA…

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Not a euphemism 1:06:36

2M ago1:06:36

1:06:36

Richard has been polishing his Panda. Also in this episode, the Malbec mechanic dyes some seats, Jonny likes singing while strimming, the sluggishness of the Audi Allroad, air suspension problems, the hunt for a Honda Element gearbox, under-the-counter creosote, the Smith and Sniff fragrance collection, a surprise discovery about the A1 grot shop, …

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Episode #44 Waffle | Legends Drivers Club @ Goodwood walk around, Dave the Trimmer and shooting with Wrightune 33:03

2M ago33:03

33:03

This week covers a jam packed U,K. bank holiday weekend. The bulk of the episode looks at a review of the Legends Drivers Club event at the iconic Goodwood circuit. Considering how poor the weather was, some absolutely amazing cars came out, both classic and modern. That sums up the LDC events... inclusive. Inclusive in terms of people, and in term…

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The 2024 Electric Awards! Feat. MG Cyberster, Porsche Macan, New Mini And More... 53:46

2M ago53:46

53:46

The electric car landscape has changed beyond recognition in the past five years, but we’re still far from the point where petrol, diesel and mild hybrids are being outsold by pure electric and plug-in hybrid models. So Top Gear’s EV Awards is still very much valid. And in this episode of the Top Gear Magazine Podcast, Jack Rix, Rowan Horncastle, T…

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Live from the limo 1:01:24

2M ago1:01:24

1:01:24

Jonny and Richard have collected the Eagle and are sitting in it as they speak. Also in this episode, washing horses, the campaign to get rid of beards, doing work experience with the Red Arrows, monocoque animals, interesting cars in Jonny’s neighbourhood, bleak Fenland houses, the demise of the guard’s van, a railway waiting room horror story, Br…

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Episode #43 Waffle | FULL road trip review | Belgium / Nurburgring / Porsche Museum / Reims / Rouen F1 Circuit 50:39

2M ago50:39

50:39

What a fun thing to do... To sit down and replay a road trip. Reflect on the high's and low's (there were both). To talk about what I learned from the Monaco/Route Napoleon/Col de Turini/Col de la Bonette and apply some of that to this year. You'll have to listen to find out if I managed to do it "better". A big big shoutout to Nathan, to Joe and B…

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Top Gear Tunnel Run Feat. The Stig - New Series Preview! 32:05

2M ago32:05

32:05

Ever driven through a tunnel, dropped the windows and given it the beans? Is the Pope Catholic? Now imagine taking that experience to the extreme. Top Gear Tunnel Run is a brand new weekly YouTube Series that you need to check out. If you like the sound of The Stig driving the world’s loudest cars flat-out through a 2.7km railway tunnel… you’re goi…

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Talking cars with Pet Shop Boys 59:07

3M ago59:07

59:07

Richard has met his musical heroes and learnt some surprising things. Also in this episode, Jonny’s JDM nail care kit, Kate Beckinsale’s barn finds, the world’s most ridiculous man, a listener almost gets in a fight because of this podcast, a sports bus, a word for camper van you never hear anymore, troubling news about SAABs for cricketers, Alfa m…

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Episode #42 Waffle | Live from the European road trip! 47:23

3M ago47:23

47:23

It's hard shooting a road trip, being in the moment and then getting a podcast episode recorded, edited and out. So it's a couple of days later than planned but it's here! After five days on the road, I sat down with a good mate of mine and we talked about the trip so far, his Porsche experience and being mates for 25 years. It's been a fascinating…

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Tesla Design Chief talks Roadster, Cybertruck and 'Model 2' 32:33

3M ago32:33

32:33

Jack Rix catches up with Tesla Design Chief Franz von Holzhausen on the Model 3 Performance launch in California. The interview booth? Sitting in the front of Franz's very own matt black Cybertruck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media The Top Gear Magazine Podcast

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The Eagle has Quested 1:05:45

3M ago1:05:45

1:05:45

Jonny and Richard have finally bought an official podcast car. Also in this episode, parts gloating, a few nights in a California, wanting an ‘80s motorhome, annoying chainsawing, more praise for the Alpine A110, not wanting to look seedy just because you have a camper van, CVT gearboxes sounded like out-of-tune men in churches, unlikely overtaking…

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Episode #41 Waffle | When modifying goes wrong! a Pre-Nurburgring trip special! 45:15

3M ago45:15

45:15

This week's episode comes a day late! The unintended consequence of locking your Mac, mic, storage devices etc in the trunk/boot of your car and then BRICK the car!! Just days before the start of a massive road trip. I believe the phrase is "sub-optimal". So this episode picks up that story and talks about the prep ahead of that trip. I'll be docum…

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Top Gear Tech Is Live! Feat. Marques Brownlee 39:17

3M ago39:17

39:17

Top Gear is launching a new digital magazine, available exclusively on Apple News+, the all-you can read subscription-based service, call Top Gear Tech. Here’s why we’re doing it and what to expect, plus we chat with its star columnist Marques Brownlee about Apple Vision Pro, his own Tesla Cybertruck and whether he bankrupted Fisker with his review…

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Smith and Sniff and Greg 1:22:12

3M ago1:22:12

1:22:12

In a late night and quite boozy recording, Jonny and Richard are in a hotel room near Goodwood and joined by Greg James out of the Radio 1 breakfast show. Topics covered including driving to the Members’ Meeting in Alpine A110s, what Jonny has in common with James May, the importance of sleeping clean, a crazy wake-up routine involving Crockett’s T…

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Episode #40 Tech Talk | How do you make a car out of Carbon Fibre? Osport Design know how... 1:19:36

3M ago1:19:36

1:19:36

I personally enjoy shooting Tech Talk episodes the most! They're all special but as an engineer, the opportunity to be inquisitive, ask seemingly dumb questions and have an expert teach me (and you) about what it takes to be an expert, and get a proper behind the scenes... It's a real privilege to do that. This weeks Tech Talk follows on from the p…

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New Toyota Land Cruiser VS Scottish Highlands 35:09

3M ago35:09

35:09

The new Land Cruiser is like every other Land Cruiser - pretty much indestructible off-road. This new one adds something alien into the mix, though, it’s desirable too with its retrotastic exterior. Ollie Marriage spent a weekend with one in the Scottish Highlands and reports back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice…

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Mustang country 1:03:40

3M ago1:03:40

1:03:40

Jonny and Richard invent a new sub-genre of music. Also in this episode, Beyonce and a self-parking Lexus, topics only covered in country songs, annoying bings and beeps, more about touch screens from listeners who know their stuff, French car shows, acceptable accordions, being the Cathy Dennis of The Grand Tour, Citroen ZX trim levels, more on th…

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Flat Out In The Bugatti Bolide! 37:57

4M ago37:57

37:57

The Bugatti Bolide is the maddest track car ever made - the massive W16 powertrain from a Chiron stuffed into a bespoke race car chassis, creating the most violent passenger seat experience imaginable. Jack Rix reports from the Nardo proving ground after being the first person outside the company to experience it in full flight. Can he keep his lun…

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Massive turbos, terrible screens, and falling out of a moving coach 1:06:18

4M ago1:06:18

1:06:18

Jonny and Richard canter through some excellent messages from listeners. Also in this episode, comedy tyre names, collapsed Discovery spotting with Chris Harris, more fixation about an Eagle Quest limousine, a review of ChatGPT in a DS 4, the real world economy of the Range Rover PHEV, Jonny goes trialling in a Kia Picanto, doing the Three Peaks Ch…

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Episode #39 | FULLY introducing the Renngineering RENN550 project 38:08

4M ago38:08

38:08

Last week the trailer for the RENN550 was made public. Today, I break down the design details and share some of the partners involved in creating what will be one of the few truly remarkable sports cars. It's a big statement, but in a world of huge horsepower, huge tyres and excess, the RENN550 stands alone. Lightweight, appropriate power and torqu…

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