Batteries To Power, Turbines To Speed-------

This could quicken your commute, fry a couple unsuspecting pedestrians or poodles (when you kick the afterburner on), or maybe even get you labeled a threat to national security.

And no, VW does NOT offer it as an extra option either. Nope, this is NOT the work of some terrorist or malcontent, this is the work of a very well-adjusted individual by the name of Ron Patrick.

About 2004 or so, Ron got the idea to give his VW Beetle a little extra "kick" if you will. Relying on his considerable engineering skills to mount a jet engine in his VW (it was a Navy surplus 1350 horsepower turboshaft engine from a helicopter that was converted to a straight turbojet). After successful completion and tests, Ron took nearly ANY available opportunity to let 'er rip. In fact, he even got himself an appearance ( via satellite) on the David Letterman Show, and here is the VIDEO footage of this feisty VW in action at a small airport in Northern California. This has to be seen to be believed.

And at Ron Patrick's WEBSITE, he takes you on a guided tour of how he put this little marvel together.

Just one question, how's the braking on this thing? Is there an ejection seat?