Ron Patrick wanted to prove that his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford wasn't just a piece of useless paper framed on the wall, so he put his book smarts to use by combining a GE Model T58-8F helicopter turboshaft jet engine and a VW New Beetle. Patrick claims his one-way ticket to the Darwin Awards is street legal since he left the stock drivetrain intact. We’re not so sure about that since at any time he could flip a switch and torch the Tercel behind him with 1,350 flame-throwing horsepower.
http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/06/jet- ... he-street/
(Humor) New VW jets to COM and wins handily!
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