Jet turbine powered Toyota MR2
Not much is known about this project other than that it was listed on eBay and had the following specifications:
- Thrust powered by 2 GE t-58 turbines.
- 4 fuel tanks.
- Power steering & brakes.
- Fire detection & fire suppression.
- Roll over protection.
- Self starting.
- Runs on Jet A fuel, other fuels untested.
- No reverse, due to thrust only operation.
- Heavy duty brakes & slotted discs.
- Intercom, microphone, & earpiece for the helmet are included in the vehicle.
- Contains a drag chute, never deployed.
- Air intakes on sides and top of engine cover.
- No compressor stall through 145 mph.
- For faster salt flats running a modified engine cover is applied to take air off the top of the roof while avoiding salt.
The car has been taken to the salt flats twice. During the first attempt the vehicle became unstable at 140 mph due to aerodynamics. Upon adding spoilers and an air dam the vehicle reached a speed of 187 mph with potential for more.