Leno's Tank Car
08-18-2008, 06:56 PM
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The heart of the Tank Car is the 1792 cid V-12 Continental-designed, Chrsyler-built tank engine that in turbocharged form puts out something like 1,600 hp and 3,000 ft-lbs. of torque. The engine alone weighs 2,000 lbs
08-18-2008, 07:01 PM
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That engine is there is actually from an early aircraft. Not sure if its WW1 or WW2 era...However, I do know that this thing has Magnetos as part of the ignition system similar to what you would see on an aircraft engine. Very interesting car. It seems like Jay can get anyone do whatever project he can imagine. There are at least a few exclusive cars he's done with GM as well, he has one of the most odd car collections. I think the 2 cars he has that are somewhat known to people are a Ford GT and an Ariel Atom.
08-18-2008, 07:14 PM
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The car as actually built by a company called Blastolene, they are notorious for making UNBELIEVABLE vehicles in a scale much larger than a normal vehicle! 
Their cars are amazing and totally unique!! 
Leno's Blastolene car
Their cars are amazing and totally unique!! Leno's Blastolene car
08-18-2008, 07:29 PM
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wonder if he'll ever bring that one down to bob's big boy in burbank...
08-18-2008, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by southgate' post='649547' date='Aug 19 2008, 12:17 AM
wow that thing is off the chain
08-18-2008, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by formuleuno' post='649498' date='Aug 19 2008, 11:01 AM
That engine is there is actually from an early aircraft. Not sure if its WW1 or WW2 era...However, I do know that this thing has Magnetos as part of the ignition system similar to what you would see on an aircraft engine. Very interesting car. It seems like Jay can get anyone do whatever project he can imagine. There are at least a few exclusive cars he's done with GM as well, he has one of the most odd car collections. I think the 2 cars he has that are somewhat known to people are a Ford GT and an Ariel Atom.
08-19-2008, 01:38 AM
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If you have the 'coin', then why not? 
I wish I had the money to commission and build outrageous cars like Leno!
I wish I had the money to commission and build outrageous cars like Leno!
08-19-2008, 09:39 AM
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A totally useless, ridiculous, fugly vehicle. In other words, perfect for a guy like Leno, who can afford anything he wants.