About this episode

The episode discusses the new Porsche 911 GT3 S/C, the Aston Martin Vantage S, and the BMW Z8, along with insights on 2010s naturally aspirated V8 cars.

In this episode of the evo podcast, Richard Meaden, Stuart Gallagher, John Barker and Yousuf Ashraf discuss the new Porsche 911 GT3 S/C, our drive in the Aston Martin Vantage S and whether or not the BMW Z8's original star rating was deserved. We also talk 2010s naturally aspirated V8 executives following John's time behind the wheel of the S204 Mercedes-Benz C63, E90 BMW M3, Lexus IS F and B7 Audi RS4.

People in this episode

Hosts: Richard Meaden, Stuart Gallagher

Guests: John Barker, Yousuf Ashraf

Topics covered

• Porsche 911 GT3 S/C
• Aston Martin Vantage S
• BMW Z8
• naturally aspirated V8
• automotive discussion

Keywords

• Porsche
• Aston Martin
• BMW Z8
• V8 engines
• automotive podcast
• car reviews
• Mercedes-Benz
• Lexus
• Audi

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Porsche 911 GT3 S/C, Aston Martin Vantage S, BMW Z8, Mercedes-Benz C63, BMW M3, Lexus IS F, Audi RS4

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