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| Turbinator 1 is currently on display at the San Diego Automotive Museum. |
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In October 2001 driver Don Vesco drove "Turbinator" to a record speed of 458mph, an Federation of International Automobiles (F.I.A.) record that still stands today. Don's brother Rick built Turbinator in 1988 and at first it sported 2 Chevy engines. Later vintage Indy Offys were installed and finally the record setting turbine.
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| Fastest Wheel Driven Speed 503.332mph 2018 |
| 2021 WORLD FINALS 3 mile Test Run GPS Exit Speed 448mph! |
| TEAM Vesco 444 reVolt Systems set new National Electric Vehicle Record @ 353mph! |
| TURBINATOR II - FASTEST SPEED EVER AT BONNEVILLE FOR A WHEEL DRIVEN CAR WORLD FINALS 2021 |
TURBINATOR II SPECS
T55-GA-714A Shaft Gas Turbine
5000 HP
PTO 16000 rpm
Reduction gear box 2:1
Diff. gear ratio 1.174
Wheel base 21'
Tread width fr. 17" r. 12"
Body width 36"
Overall length 36 ft.
Weight 4950 lb.
Tires Mickey Thompson 24.5 x 7.50-16 Spl. Bonneville
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KSL Salt Lake City sports news reporter Alex Cabrero visited with Team Vesco on the salt flats to find out about Dave Spangler and TURBINATOR'S historic 503 mph run.
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| Alex Cabrero interviews Rick Vesco |
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