An Experimental Engine
Width 80 percent fewer moving parts than a regular engine. The Turbine's power plant was almost entirely enclosed. It never needed timing adjustments, tune-ups, or oil changes. and it ran on kerosene diesel or unleaded gasoline.
It's One Hot Car!
Imagine standing behind a jet engine. Not only does it smell bad, it's hot. Although the Turbine's engine didn't use jet fuel, its exhaust still messured a scorching 525 degrees!
Futuristic Engine
Who could resist the jet-age appeal of the car's swept-back styling and "whirling turbine" tail-lights, dush, and tubular interior console!
It's A Jet
Drivers were wise to request clearance for takeoff before touring the town in a
Chrysler Turbine. Although not as prone to breakdowns as a piston-powered auto, the car's "jet" engine spewed superheated gases and gabbled up fuel like a 747.
Chrysler built 50 Turbines in all and farmed them out to to a select group of volunteers for testing. After a three-year triel-period, the Turbine received a big "thumbs down" for its poor effciency and economy. All but ten of the cars were scrapped.
Gas Guzzler
The Turbine went from 0 to 60 seconds, but it got only 12 miles to the gallon.
Chrysler abandoned the car just in the nick of time --- the gas crisis was right around the corner.
August 31, 2010, 4:48 am
