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

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