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Jay Leno’s EcoJet

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  1. TheBigEasy

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    Very batmobile. Might be wicked in black. Does Leno get to keep it?
     
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    I like the wheels........The car I'm not to sure about.
     
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    I saw that car at SEMA. Weird car.
     
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    Looks COOL !!!
     
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    I am surprised this wasn't a repost since the story was out a month or so ago... first time I've seen it though. I think it's neat looking, kind of like Jay's wanna-be P4/5 project.

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    It reminds me of a uber-prototype Cadillac XLR.

    (Cadillac Cien Concept)
     
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    Me too. I thought it looks very Cadillac... but then I saw it's a GM build car, so it figures I guess.
     
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    I like it but I would have made the front more like the Caddy Cien

    Now Jay has a car to match his Jet Bike :)
     
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    I saw Jay on the freeway this morning when I was driving to work. He has a lot of cars to choose from, he was driving his yellow C5 Z06 today, nice! It's hard to fault him for wanting to drive the Vette ;).
     
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    "the EcoJet is powered by a 650hp Honeywell LT-101 turbine engine that runs on bio-diesel fuel and produces 400lb.-ft. of torque"

    How the heck does this work? Does bio-diesel fuel cost less than regular gas?
     
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    yeah, it's free if you're willing to put some sweat into it. vegetable oil from the local chicken fryer factory or chinese food outlet.

    doody.
     
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    I couldn't own a jet powered car and then be able to resist the temptation of ordering a super-flame afterburner kit from JC Whitney. Seriously, who wants a turbine without afterburner? May as well have a little four-banger if you are not going to be able to roast any car within 50 feet of your bumper!
     
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    His jet-powered motorcycle could melt bumpers from nearly that distance and it didn't have an after-burner. It put out incredible heat..

    Jay mentioned that one time he was at a light on the jet-bike and a lexus pulled up behind him and had the front bumper melted from the heat
     
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    Can you imagine the guys face when he sees his bumper? :)


    "ARGHHHHHHHH, WTF HAPPENED TO MY CAR ?!?!?!?" LOL
     
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    Depends on what mood OPEC is in & how badly Exxon decides to skru everyone


    On the other hand some Diners will give you their used oil free. Can you imagine Jay Leno asking for free used cooking oil for his $1M Jet car ?
     
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    It looks great, like someone else said an XLR extreme prototype. It is too bad Jay does not like the Ferrari scene, I would like to see what he would collect. Anyone know what his favorite car is?
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    Looks great! Cool pics! :):)
     
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    Impressive concept vehicle. Although it has alot of different attributes that remind me of other cars. The lights look like they were derived from a Cadillac CTS, rims are similar to a Mercedes SLR McLaren, and the side shot of the car resembles a Audi R8.
     
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    Maybe this ? I think its called the Blastolene Special, it uses an old tank engine :)
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    That's a cool picture... I can't really see myself riding around in something like that though. :)
     
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