Turbo Vette

[Enigma]

I don't know if I should post it here but I found it interesting.

I was looking through some old vette mags and came across the Jet Vette.

Built by Vince Granatelli for some Guy with too much money.

Specs:

14 months to Build.
Burns just about any fuel.
Pratt & Whitney ST6-B Turbine Engine
Driven Part revolves at 33,000 RPM at 100% power
Reduced thru a single staged epicyclic engine gearbox to 6,230 RPM
Weighs only 240 lbs
Power to weight ratio 3.86LBS/HP
Top Speed 180 MPH
0- 85MPH 5.5 Sec

http://www.ncrsquebec.com/events/jet.html

I wonder what happened to the car??

Enigma

 

[Last Ride]

Yeah... so... THAT is pretty cool, lol.