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The Chrysler Turbine Car by Ghia.
The Chrysler Turbine Car designed by Ghia was equipped with the A-831 engine which could operate on many different fuels, required less maintenance, and lasted longer than conventional piston engines, although they were much more expensive to produce. A total of 55 cars were built: five prototypes and a limited run of 50 cars for a public user program. The Chrysler Turbine Car design was created by Elwood Engel and the Chrysler studios. A two-door hardtop coupe, it featured power brakes, power steering, and a TorqueFlite transmission, and was coated with a metallic, root beer-colored paint known as “turbine bronze”. It feature headlights that “hang” inside a larger fender opening that resembles an air intake, which was a theme that Giovanni Savonuzzi and Ghia has explored in the past with the Alfa Romeo 1900C Super Sprint Coupé.
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The Chrysler Turbine Car: A symbol of automotive innovation, from its groundbreaking experiments to the challenges of emission testing. This is the captivating story of a vehicle that pushed boundaries, leaving a lasting impact on the quest for cleaner and more efficient engines.
Giovanni Savonuzzi was an industrious researcher, exploring various solutions and concepts. As an engineer, he possessed the ability to harmoniously blend design and style, technological advancements, and creative ingenuity.
The good old days! The thing i love the most of this car is that it could burn basically everything!