Show Notes
Jan Kalmar is the founder of KALMAR Automotive and a lifelong petrolhead. Based in Denmark, Jan has dedicated his life to automotive innovation, combining his love for fast cars and endurance racing with a passion for building rugged vehicles. Jan has set some crazy long distance records and has a real passion for adventure drives. Kalmar Automotive specialises in bespoke restomod Porsches for road, off-road and track.
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Show Notes:
00:00 Introduction to Jan Kalmar and His Passion for Cars 02:27 The Journey of Building Cars and Racing 04:54 Long-Distance Driving Adventures and World Records 10:09 Challenges and Lessons from Extreme Driving Experiences 13:27 Planning and Logistics for Long Road Trips 24:39 The Philosophy of Adventure and Risk in Driving 36:41 The Capabilities of the Cayenne in Off-Roading 43:31 Building Off-Road 911s and the Evolution of Adventure Cars 51:14 The Shift from Track Racing to Adventure Driving 54:31 The RestoMod Experience 57:29 Modern Technology Meets Classic Design 01:01:05 The Adventure Range Philosophy 01:06:15 Creating a Unique Driving Experience 01:10:05 Aerodynamics and Performance Challenges 01:15:55 The Philosophy of Modern Coach Building 01:20:11 The Evolution of Porsche Design 01:25:12 The 9X9 Project: A New Class of Cars 01:30:57 The Future of Performance Cars 01:38:17 Final Thoughts and Five Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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