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1963 Chrysler Turbine powered by A-831 Gas Turbine from the private Chrysler Concept Collection.

During Historic Festival 41, 12 rare cars took a lap around Lime Rock Park. For several of the cars, it was the first time they had been out of storage and fired up to take a lap in decades.

The 1963 Chrysler Turbine Car was an innovative and futuristic vehicle ahead of its time. Developed by Chrysler Corporation, it was one of the most ambitious experiments in automotive engineering during the 1960s. The car was powered by a gas turbine engine, which offered several advantages over traditional internal combustion engines, including smoother operation and the ability to run on various fuels like diesel, kerosene and even tequila.

Chrysler began experimenting with turbine engines in the early 1950s and created prototypes that completed long-distance trips in the 1950s and early 1960s. The A-831 engines that powered the Turbine Car could operate on many fuels, required less maintenance and lasted longer than conventional piston engines.


The Turbine Car’s bodies were built by Ghia in Italy; a total of 55 were completed in 1963-64. The cars were made available to 203 drivers in 133 cities for evaluation. The program ended in 1966; although the Turbine never entered production, nine cars of the original group remain today — one of which took laps at Lime Rock Park at HF41.

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