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Flying cars by 2010

November 4th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Science

Moller International, the experts in personal vertical takeoff and landing aircrafts, is coming up with something revolutionary. A flying car ! The model is based on the Ferrari 599 GTB (approx. US$315,000) and would be available in another 2 years. The care will have the ability to take off vertically and hover around. It will be powered by eight super-powerful thrusters which push the air vertically down, enough for take off.

Here are some of the important parameters:

  1. Speed range: 100 mph (land), 150mph (air)
  2. Airborne range: 75 miles
  3. Ground range: 150 miles
  4. Fuel type: Hybrid
  5. Power: 800 H.P. engine
  6. Max. altitude: 5000 ft.
  7. Est. price: Approx. US$ 800,000

Is there a name for this vehicle? Yes, “The Autovolantor”!

[source: telegraph.co.uk]

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