Nothing says Retrofuture more than the age-old dream of launching a flying car. The latest project to create a media buzz is being developed by former NASA engineers based in Massachusetts.
The Terrafugia Transition (a mouthful of a name it is) uses a tank of everyday unleaded fuel and, thanks to its fold-up wings, fits neatly into a typical suburban garage.
To combine an airplane and a car has been the dream of engineers for almost a century. These Jetson-like fantasy vehicles present engineering issues as well as FAA airspace obstacles. But if you’re a believer and you’re ready to buy into the dream this nifty looking “roadable light sport aircraft” is yours for the nice round sum of $200,000.
Terrafugia claims that twenty have been pre-ordered already. They hope to have the Transition out in 2010.
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