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| Turbinator 1 is currently on display at the San Diego Automotive Museum. |
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In October 2001 driver Don Vesco drove "Turbinator" to a record speed of 458mph, an Federation of International Automobiles (F.I.A.) record that still stands today. Don's brother Rick built Turbinator in 1988 and at first it sported 2 Chevy engines. Later vintage Indy Offys were installed and finally the record setting turbine. The car is currently on display at the San Diego Automotive Museum in Balboa Park, San Diego, California.
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| Fastest Wheel Driven Speed 503.332mph 2018 |
| 2021 WORLD FINALS 3 mile Test Run GPS Exit Speed 448mph! |
| TEAM Vesco 444 reVolt Systems set new National Electric Vehicle Record @ 353mph! |
| TURBINATOR II - FASTEST SPEED EVER AT BONNEVILLE FOR A WHEEL DRIVEN CAR WORLD FINALS 2021 |
TURBINATOR II SPECS
T55-GA-714A Shaft Gas Turbine
5000 HP
PTO 16000 rpm
Reduction gear box 2:1
Diff. gear ratio 1.174
Wheel base 21'
Tread width fr. 17" r. 12"
Body width 36"
Overall length 36 ft.
Weight 4950 lb.
Tires Mickey Thompson 24.5 x 7.50-16 Spl. Bonneville
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KSL Salt Lake City sports news reporter Alex Cabrero visited with Team Vesco on the salt flats to find out about Dave Spangler and TURBINATOR'S historic 503 mph run.
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| Alex Cabrero interviews Rick Vesco |
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