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  1. TheBigEasy

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    #2 whart, Nov 15, 2006
    Very batmobile. Might be wicked in black. Does Leno get to keep it?
     
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    #3 LetsJet, Nov 15, 2006
    I like the wheels........The car I'm not to sure about.
     
  4. Fastviper

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    #4 Fastviper, Nov 15, 2006
    I saw that car at SEMA. Weird car.
     
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    #5 BlueBiturbo, Nov 15, 2006
    Looks COOL !!!
     
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    #6 TheBigEasy, Nov 15, 2006
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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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    #7 RacerX_GTO, Nov 15, 2006
    It reminds me of a uber-prototype Cadillac XLR.

    (Cadillac Cien Concept)
     
  8. TheBigEasy

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    #8 TheBigEasy, Nov 15, 2006
    Me too. I thought it looks very Cadillac... but then I saw it's a GM build car, so it figures I guess.
     
  9. WILLIAM H

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    #9 WILLIAM H, Nov 16, 2006
    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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    #10 B R, Nov 16, 2006
    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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    #11 TheBigEasy, Nov 16, 2006
    "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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    #12 Doody, Nov 16, 2006
    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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    #13 nathandarby67, Nov 16, 2006
    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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    #14 black430, Nov 17, 2006
    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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    #15 WILLIAM H, Nov 17, 2006
    Can you imagine the guys face when he sees his bumper? :)


    "ARGHHHHHHHH, WTF HAPPENED TO MY CAR ?!?!?!?" LOL
     
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    #16 WILLIAM H, Nov 17, 2006
    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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    #17 BT, Nov 17, 2006
    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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    #18 PAP 348, Nov 17, 2006
    Looks great! Cool pics! :):)
     
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    #19 xPortOfMiami, Nov 19, 2006
    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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    #20 WILLIAM H, Nov 19, 2006
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    Maybe this ? I think its called the Blastolene Special, it uses an old tank engine :)
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    #21 TheBigEasy, Nov 20, 2006
    That's a cool picture... I can't really see myself riding around in something like that though. :)
     

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