50 Little-Known Facts About Engines

3. Helicopter Engines On Cars

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In the 1960s, some racers in the Indianapolis 500 combined a turboshaft helicopter engine with a four-wheel drive transmission. They didn’t last long before being outlawed. If you enjoyed this engine fact or know someone who would, be sure to share it. Coming up next are more awesome engine facts. We saved the best for last so be sure to stick around until the end. Quote of the day: “Scientists investigate that which already is; Engineers create that which has never been.” – Albert Einstein”