Jet Powered VW Beetle
March 2nd, 2006
Some how, Mechanical Engineer Ron Patrick managed to squeeze a GE Model T58-8F helicopter turboshaft engine into his VW Beetle. This custom Beetle now gets 1,350 horsepower thanks to the jet protruding out the back. This bad boy redlines at 26,000 RPM.
Somehow, this Beetle is still street legal. As long as I’m not behind them at a red light, I’d love to see this thing on the street.
And yeah, that’s one Beetle I’d actually drive.
Street Legal Jet Powered VW Beetle [TechEBlog]
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1. Jet Powered Scooter - Gad&hellip | August 16th, 2006 at 11:20 pm
[…] Remember the dude that built the jet engine powered VW Beetle? Well, he’s back, and using not one, but two jets to burn the rubber of his girlfriend’s Vespa scooter. We never did see that Beetle take off, but if we get a glimpse at this thing in action I’m willing to forgive and forget. Might wanna consider the Michelin tire guy’s jump suit for this test drive, Ron! More photos here. Ron Patrick’s Jet Powered Scooter [OhGizmo] […]
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