Episode 45: The Golf R Goes Out — With an RS3 Bang 💥🔥

Welcome to Episode 45 of the Motor Marvel podcast — and buckle up, because this week we’re diving into one of the most mind-blowing send-offs we've seen in recent car history.

Volkswagen has decided to wrap up the Golf R’s legacy with a serious mic drop — by throwing in none other than the RS3’s 2.5L five-cylinder turbo engine. That’s right, the iconic Golf R may be going out, but it’s going out swinging. Here’s everything you can expect in this episode:

1. The Ultimate Send-Off: Golf R with an RS3 Heart 💙🚀

Volkswagen wants to give the Golf R a proper goodbye — and they’ve apparently decided the best way to do that is by swapping in the legendary RS3 engine.
We're talking 294kW and 500Nm of pure, angry five-cylinder goodness.We break down:

What this means for the R lineup
Price speculation vs RS3 pricing
Will it be detuned? Limited run? Manual? (Spoiler: probably not — but we can dream)
Why this could become an instant collector’s item

2. If You Know, You Know: The Return of Ridiculous 💯🧨

Remember when manufacturers made cars that defied physics and common sense?
We look back at some of the wildest cars ever made — from the Golf W12 to the SL65 AMG Black Series — and ask the question:
Why don’t we make stupid fun cars anymore?Plus:
Why torque from 2007 was a different kind of scary
Rear-wheel drive monsters that wanted to kill you
Why the AMG Black Series era was peak madness

3. Nissan’s Manual NISMO Z: Redemption Arc Confirmed 🔁🕹️

It’s official — Nissan is dropping a manual version of the NISMO Z.After a lukewarm launch, it looks like the Z is finally stepping into the spotlight.We discuss:

How it stacks up against the Supra
Why we’re loving Nissan’s bold, enthusiast-first decisions
The ongoing manual renaissance across brands

4. The Brands Bringing Back Car Culture 🔥🧢

From Hyundai’s N division to Toyota’s GR lineup — we’re seeing a massive 180 in the industry.
We chat about:
How Hyundai brought back the fun
Why Honda, Toyota, and Nissan are following suit
The ripple effect across the enthusiast market
Why manufacturers are finally listening to real car people again

5. Top 5 Sports Cars You Can Buy Right Now 🏁💸

Nick found a list. We argue about it.Some bangers, some heartbreaks, and a few surprises — like:

The Porsche Cayman
The underrated Alpine A110
Why the M2 is still a BMW masterpiece
And yes, the GR86 makes the list. Because of course it does.

Bonus Opinions:
GT4 RS vs GT3 RS: Which is the better Porsche?
Are Caymans becoming too good for their own good?
Why lightweight, low-power cars still win hearts

6. 2025 Subaru WRX TS Spec B: Not STI, But Close Enough? 🚗💥

This week, we reviewed the brand-new 2025 WRX TS Spec B — and spoiler alert:
We were blown away.Key takeaways:
Proper build quality & adaptive dampers = major step up
STI parts without the STI badge
Manual gearbox, Recaros, and even an optional STI muffler… for free
Not an STI — but the closest thing we’ve got(And yes, we’re still salty Subaru isn’t making an actual STI.)

🎥 Full video review drops this Friday across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok!

7. The Van That Lapped the Nürburgring in 6:48 😲📦

Yes, you read that right.The Ford SuperVan (electric, by the way) just destroyed some serious heavy hitters around the Nürburgring — including:

Corvette ZR1 X
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ
GT2 RS
And even its own Mustang GTD sibling
So yeah… a van just entered hypercar territory.

8. Coming Soon: Special Guest + A Big Announcement 👀🎤

Next week’s episode features a special guest — someone you won’t want to miss.
Plus, we tease an upcoming new project we're calling “Cars & B” (we’ll leave it at that for now) and hint at a new car purchase happening behind the scenes.Stay tuned.

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