# The "Fat Elvis" Problem In Modern Cars

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Podcast: [Between Two Pumps](https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-two-pumps-7795627)
Published: 2026-04-22T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Between Two Pumps , Mike Musto, Terry Shea, and Terry McGean dig into the idea of "Fat Elvis vs. Skinny Elvis" and apply it to cars—comparing lightweight, analog originals to their heavier, more powerful modern counterparts. From the BMW M5 and Jaguar E-Type to the Nissan Z, Porsche 911, and even the Ford F-150, the guys break down how cars evolve over time—gaining weight, tech, and performance, but sometimes losing the magic that made them great in the first place. Are modern cars better… or just bigger? Can "Fat Elvis" still perform? It's a mix of sharp opinions, real experience, and the kind of debate every enthusiast has had at some point.

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