It’s almost like flying a fighter plane but on wheels.
The 2 Jet Z, a home-built creation, looks almost like a fighter plane cockpit. Jay Leno drives the strange vehicle for a brief drive in this clip.
This machine is not powered by a jet engine, despite its name and appearance. A Toyota-sourced turbocharged 3.0-liter turbocharged engine powers the driver. It produces 627 horsepower (468 megawatts). This is a lot of power for a car that only weighs 1,650 pounds (748 kg).
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The 2 Jet Z is a great home build. Carobvious aviation inspired the design, while the hard-edged shape subtly recalls the F-117 Nighthawk stealth-attack aircraft. The cockpit canopy has a yellow tint which provides a striking contrast to the top of the machine. There is only one person inside, so it seems tight for Leno. There are analog gauges in the interior and a head up display.
The custom exhaust is similar to a jet engine’s nozzle. This homemade solution is much simpler, however, as it uses a vegetable steamer. The builder deserves credit for using readily available components.
The 2 Jet Z is only available as a one-off. This is unfortunate because it looks amazing and fun to pilot. You can still own one, at least in a small form. This vehicle was selected for a contest by Hot Wheels in which a toy version could be built. Leno was also among those who chose the 2 Jet Z to be worthy of a scale model.