Leno, Jay
Chrysler's Turbine Car: The Rise and Fall of Detroit's Coolest Creation
- ISBN 13:
- 9781613743454
- author:
- Leno, Jay
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Chicago Review Press (US)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 24
- Dimensions:
- 15.5 x 1.4 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Antiques & Collectables, Antiques & Collectables by Subject,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Chrysler's Turbine Car: The Rise and Fall of Detroit's Coolest Creation In 1964, Chrysler unveiled a revolutionary concept that would change the face of the automotive industry. The company built a fleet of turbine cars, powered by jet engines, and lent them to the public for over a million miles. This experiment was a resounding success, with the turbine engines proving to be simpler, more efficient, and requiring less maintenance than traditional piston engines. The turbine cars were capable of running on a variety of flammable liquids, including diesel, heating oil, and even tequila. However, despite their innovative design, the project was ultimately abandoned just two years later. Steve Lehto's in-depth investigation into the history of the turbine car program reveals the reasons behind its demise, drawing on firsthand accounts from the people involved. This book tells the fascinating story of Chrysler's turbine car project, a pioneering effort that could have had a lasting impact on the automotive industry.
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