Thierry Nardone | Nardone Automotive - The 928 Restomod

<p>Thierry Nardone is the founder and CEO of Nardone Automotive, a French company behind the restomod of the Porsche 928. Thierry’s passion for transaxle Porsches, particularly the 928, inspired him to reimagine this classic grand tourer, blending its original elegance with modern performance and luxury.</p><br><p>Nardone Automotive’s reinterpretation features a carbon-fiber body, a meticulously upgraded V8 engine producing approximately 400 horsepower, and a bespoke interior adorned with Foglizzo leather and Alcantara. The vehicle also boasts contemporary amenities like a Porsche Classic Communication Management system with Apple CarPlay. Thierry wants the car to drive like a sports car but also retain and improve upon the 928s ability to serve as a grand tourer with refinement not found in a 911 etc.</p><br><p>https://www.nardone-automotive.com/</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/nardone_automotive/</p><br><p>Enjoy,</p><br><p>Sam</p><br><p>Show Notes:</p><br><p>00:00 Introduction to Thierry Nardone and Nardone Automotive</p><p>02:54 The Journey to Restomods: Passion and Experience</p><p>05:47 The Concept of Restomods and Initial Projects</p><p>09:10 Building a Network: Collaborations and Partnerships</p><p>12:05 Designing the Nightweight: Vision and Execution</p><p>15:01 The Launch of the Gold 928: Marketing and Reception</p><p>17:56 Defining the 928: Engineering and Aesthetics</p><p>20:48 Monterey Experience: Feedback and Future Plans</p><p>24:09 Customer Alignment: Vision and Expectations</p><p>36:35 Customer Engagement and Company Growth</p><p>37:30 Performance Goals and Engine Development</p><p>40:20 Gearbox Innovations and Torque Management</p><p>42:15 Sound Design: Balancing Comfort and Performance</p><p>44:44 Weight Management and Vehicle Dynamics</p><p>46:40 High-End Sound Systems in Resto Mods</p><p>51:00 Driving Experiences and Road Trips</p><p>01:01:07 Future Developments and Technology Integration</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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