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MC2 Mini Magazine published this article after witnessing the Turbine-Powered Mini® at the Gulfport, MS Dragway.

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Turbine-Powered Automobiles

MTT Turbine RetroROCKET™

In the early 1960's, Chrysler® stunned the world with its version of a turbine-powered car. With an interest in renewing this buzz, MTT called upon its extensive turbine installation experience and produced the MTT Turbine RetroROCKET™. Built from the popular Chevy® S-10™ truck, the Turbine RetroROCKET™ combines the nostalgia of a 1940 Ford® with the features of a modern truck.

The Turbine RetroROCKET™ is equipped with a Rolls Royce-Allison 250-series engine, making 320 shaft horsepower. As with all MTT conversions, the Turbine RetroROCKET™ was designed to run on standard diesel fuel. With several thousand miles of road time (including the 2003, 2004, and 2005 Hotrod Power Tours), this custom truck is a showstopper wherever it goes.


A Mighty Mini®

In 2007, MTT set its sights on the truly extreme. Riding the wave of Mini® madness, MTT installed a Rolls Royce-Allison 250-series turbine into the hatchback of a Cooper S™, separated from the front seats by a firewall and Plexiglas. This Mini® can run on the factory recip engine (powering the front wheels), the turbine engine (powering the rear wheels), or both. Front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, or 4 x 4 are in hand, with all factory accessories functioning without interference.


     (Photographs above and below: Copyright Bruce
      Smith, 2007, courtesy of MC2 magazine)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Military Projects

As the single largest consumer of turbines, the U.S. Military recognizes the potential of turbine power. Turbines now power most large military vessels, such as carriers and destroyers, and are systematically making their way into the smaller littoral craft arena. In response to this demand, MTT was awarded a Phase I SBIR contract to address noise and IR signatures in NSW craft.


MTT Turbine Outboard™

As a result, MTT designed and built the first turbine-powered outboard motor. The MTT Turbine Outboard™ was demonstrated to the US Military in an effort to assist them in fulfilling their mandate, stating that all equipment aboard military ships must not burn gasoline (a more volatile fuel than diesel) by 2010. The outboard was used to power a landing craft carrying a S.E.A.L. Delivery Vessel (pictured above) and other vehicles, performing with amazing results.

Special features of the outboard include infrared-resistant cowling to thwart enemy tracking. Ironically, the heat signature of the boat passengers registered higher than that of the outboard motor itself.

(Pictured above: A turbine-powered R.I.B.,
Rigid Inflatable Boat, installed by MTT)



Poker Runs

On a lighter note, engaging in military projects doesn't stop MTT from knowing how to have a little fun. The waterways of south Louisiana are prime for having Poker Runs, many of which have proudly hosted turbine-powered speed boats by MTT.

(Pictured above: an MTT turbine-installed 32-ft MTI® and 27-ft Eliminator®, both of which are privately owned)

 

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