Leno takes a look at a turbine-powered race car from the 1960s in his latest show.
Turbines were on trend in the 1960s. Chrysler built ato test the engine type's suitably in road cars, and several race cars and already been built by the time the Howmet TX came along, including the STP-Paxton Turbocar Indianapolis 500 racer. But the Howmet TX was the only turbine car to win a race, McKee notes in the video, admitting that it was"less consequential" than Indy.
McKee was commissioned to develop the TX by driver Ray Heppenstall, who went to Howmet Corporation for funding. The company built parts for turbine engines, and so the race car project was pitched as a way to promote its products. The chassis was designed by McKee, incorporating bits from other cars such as Can-Am racer fenders and a Porsche 906 windshield.
Turbines have some advantages over conventional piston engines, including massive power for their size, and smooth, vibration-free operation. But fuel economy is generally poor, and there is significant lag when getting on or off the throttle. The starting procedure is a bit complex too. Many switches must be thrown, and the car needs a little push to move away., these issues make them more suited to the sky than the road.
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