The Chrysler Turbine Car of 1963 featured a gas turbine engine that could theoretically run on any flammable liquid—including perfume, whiskey, or vegetable oil—yet Chrysler deliberately limited it to conventional gasoline because engineers discovered that alternative fuels created combustion byproducts that crystallized inside the turbine blades, turning the engine into an accidental chemical reactor that would self-destruct within hours of operation.
Car Fact #106 — September 30, 2026
