For Sale: 1982 Porsche 928 in Christiansburg, Virginia

The 1982 Porsche 928 "Jet-Car" is a highly unique, custom-engineered grand tourer that swaps its factory V8 engine for a Boeing T50 turboshaft helicopter engine. Originally designed to power the 1960s-era Gyrodyne QH-50 drone to hunt submarines, this compact turbine engine surprisingly fits directly into the Porsche's front engine bay.Key Specifications & Performance- Engine: Boeing T50-BO-10 / T50 Turboshaft Jet Engine- Horsepower: Rated between 300 to 365 hp (depending on the installation tune- Torque: An immense 700+ lb-ft of torque, giving it massive low-end pulling power.- Top Speed: Approximately 160 mph.- Weight: The T50 turbine actually weighs less than the original Porsche aluminum V8.- Fuel Type: It can run flexibly on diesel, jet fuel, or standard aviation fuel.Engineering and Quirks- Daily Drivability: Despite the extreme modification, the car is fully functional and was once heavily daily-driven.- Retained Comforts: The builder managed to keep the factory air conditioning fully functional.- Drivetrain: Power is routed from the high-RPM turbine through a custom reduction gearbox down to the car's automatic transmission.- Fuel Economy: It yields anywhere from 17 to 20 mpg under normal driving conditions.- Sound Experience: Rather than a traditional exhaust note, the car emits an unmistakable, high-pitched jet turbine whine when accelerating.Video of the car running and driving: