The combustion engine is arguably the single most important part of the modern automobile. Without it, cars simply wouldn’t function. There have been hundreds of different engine designs throughout the modern automobile era. Some have been much weirder than others. Several automotive companies have tried to reinvent the wheel time and time again. Cars like the Oldsmobile Jetfire and the Chrysler Turbine car were proof of that and contained some of the weirdest engines ever made as a result.
But the basic design of engines like the GM 350 Small Block has undergone minimal changes over the years. We took a look at the weirdest engines ever installed in a car. These engines were a mix of conceptual designs. The interesting history of these engines is worth noting and something that every automotive enthusiast can enjoy. Check out the weirdest engines ever installed right here.
Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire
The F-85 Jetfire engine was a special kind of engine used in some cars in the 1960s. It was different from other engines because it used a special kind of fuel called “turbo-rocket” fuel. This fuel made the engine more powerful and faster than other engines. The Jetfire was a performance engine with a lot of pep in its step. Its engine displacement was a crucial part of its performance (via Hot Stuff Works).
The F-85 Jetfire was also one of the first engines to use a turbocharger. That helped the engine run better at high altitudes. The Jetfire engine was a popular choice for people who wanted a faster car in the ’60s. It put Oldsmobile on the map with consumers. Oldsmobile was once a pioneering force in the automotive world long before Tesla and the other automakers we see today.