While it may not be able to travel in time, the jet-engine powered Datsun 280ZX is certainly a force to be reckoned with.
The 1983 model of the car, made famous by its appearance in Back To The Future, has been revamped by Seth Kettleman. Complete with an engine previously found in the body of a former US Air Force jet, the vehicle is capable of running on jet fuel.
Using the plane's turboshaft, which harnesses exhaust energy to spin its rotating blade, the engine won't give the car any lift -- but anyone around to hear it turn on will certainly think it is gearing up for takeoff. Even the paint job is a nod to high-flying vehicles with its black matte body and custom headlight covers modeled after the SR-71 Blackbird jet.
What's Driving This Trend
- Jet-engine Auto
- The use of jet engines to power land-based vehicles create new opportunities in the automobile industry.
- Retro-futuristic Design
- Revisiting vintage vehicle designs and adding new tech can create innovative and nostalgic products for consumers.
- Eco-friendly Jet Fuel
- The development of eco-friendly jet fuel may pave the way for more sustainable transportation options.
Who This Affects Most
- Automotive
- The automotive industry can capitalize on using jet engines to generate more powerful and efficient automobiles.
- Aerospace
- The aerospace industry may leverage their expertise to create jet-engine automobile technologies and products.
- Green Energy
- The development of eco-friendly jet fuel may expand green energy options in the transportation industry.
