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I just discovered there was a jet engine powered made a whole lot of years ago, and it's still going today. Looks and sounds amazing, but I can't seem to find anything about top speed. It allegedly did a 1/4 mile in 12 seconds, which is meh at best. Anyone here have any more info on it? The actual website is vague, and any videos I found were interesting, but lacking tech.
Jets don't accelerate like piston engines. But they keep accelerating to 600 mph or so. Faster with afterburners. A Vette suspension and brakes has a hard time controlling the car much above 250-300...
I remember reading the magazine article back then. Kind of forgot about this until you brought it up. Brings back some good memories, Thx, neat stuff!!
Why is one guy wearing a helmet and the other not? Weird.
I love the sound. I wonder if they use the trust, which it doesn't seem to be or the jets accessory drive and an automotive transmission.
Found my answer:
A Pratt and Whitney reduction gearbox is attached to the back half of the engine, bringing the rpm at the output shaft. The power is transmitted through a modified Turbo 400 3-speed automatic transmission, a much-strengthened driveshaft, and a 3.08:1 rearend.
1978 Jet-Vette?
