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Forum: Tech Log

7th Mar 2006, 06:21

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jet engine in a car?

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Posted By chevvron

In England, Santa Pod Raceway once sponsored a...

In England, Santa Pod Raceway once sponsored a couple of pure jet dragsters, (plus a track drying lorry with a Derwent!) which used to clear the 1/4 mile in about 8 sec/250 mph. These were TOTALLY...

Forum: Tech Log

6th Mar 2006, 11:05

Replies: 16

jet engine in a car?

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Posted By chevvron

Founder; I've long been a proponent of the system...

Founder; I've long been a proponent of the system you describe ie a small turbine driving an electrical generator which in turn drives an electric motor in each wheel hub. By wiring the motors...

Forum: Tech Log

6th Mar 2006, 09:16

Replies: 16

jet engine in a car?

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Posted By chevvron

Sorry got that wrong didn't I. I was describing...

Sorry got that wrong didn't I. I was describing the system used in the Howmet sports/racing car which had a 3-speed auto gearbox and an enormous pair - of ceramic heat exchangers. There were two...

Forum: Tech Log

6th Mar 2006, 08:54

Replies: 16

jet engine in a car?

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Posted By chevvron

The Lotus Turbine Indy car was 4wd, and was said...

The Lotus Turbine Indy car was 4wd, and was said to be able to spin all 4 if the throttle was floored at 150mph!
Seriously, I think the spin up problem was solved by using a single spool engine in...

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