Schematic Diagram of Chrysler Corporation Gas Turbine, 1950-1959
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Artifact Overview
In 1963, Chrysler lent 50 cars with gas turbine engines to potential customers. The engine's regenerator, shown in this diagram, was designed to increase fuel economy. Chrysler claimed its gas turbine engine would get comparable miles-per-gallon to a piston engine, but users complained about poor fuel economy. Rising gasoline prices ultimately killed the turbine dream.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
14 March 1956
Creators
Creator Notes
Originally photographed for Chrysler Corporation.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.O.16704
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 10.25 in
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