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Type
2+2 DHC
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2946 mm 116 in
Track: Front
1422 mm 56 in
Track: Rear
1422 mm 56 in
Length
4724 mm 186 in
Width
1803 mm 71 in
Height
1422 mm 56 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.6
Ground clearance
152 mm 6 in
Kerb weight
1716 kg 3783 lb
Bore
88.90 mm
Cylinders
V-8
Displacement
5.5 litre5527 cc(337.278 cu in)
Sump
Wet sumped
Maximum power
154.1 PS (152.0 bhp) (113.3 kW)@ 3600 rpm
Specific output
27.5 bhp/litre0.45 bhp/cu in
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
0.8
Unitary capacity
690.88 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
9.00 s
0-60 mph
12.30 s
Top speed
174 km/h (108 mph)
Power-to-weight
88.58 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Suspension
front
Transmission
3A
Top gear ratio
1.00
RAC rating
39.2
year
1951
of the Muntz Jet published in Sports Cars magazine had this to say about the "Road Jet": "When we test-drove car #6 we used a stopwatch for the pickup figures.
Main article: Muntz Car Company A mint-condition 1953 Muntz Jet at a Monterey, California, classic car auction In 1948, race car designer and Kurtis-Kraft founder Frank Kurtis attempted to market a
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The first Muntz Jet automobile was quick, capable, cushy, and a full seven years ahead of the first four-seat Thunderbird.
a Muntz Jet autimobile with fully boxed perimeter chassis The Muntz Jet's fully boxed perimeter chassis was strong but very heavy. Body was welded to it.
Chevrolet's Corvette, the Muntz Jet was an aesthetic and mechanical success, but Muntz's first financial disappointment.
Muntz Jet Car Exhibit Currently at Sarasota Classic Car Museum Madman Muntz - The Man, His Car, His Movie! The Sarasota Classic Car Museum has announced that on
In 2009, this Muntz Jet Convertible was offered for sale by Bonhams Auction at the Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club in Carmel, CA.
Leave this Muntz Jet classic car spares page and go to the main homepage for lots more old car stuff! Parts department Talk about motoring here Muntz Muntz Jet
1952 Muntz Jet Diecast Car Model 1:43 Scale Die cast replica made by Brooklin Models - (BMU9380) Exceptionally formed and amazingly prepared this 1952 Muntz Jet Diecast Car Model 1:43 Scale Die cast replica made by Brooklin
When Muntz Jet production stopped in 1954, Muntz claimed he had built 394 of them, a figure that has been disputed; some Muntz researchers claim it was closer
fast cars muntz jet A little history of the Muntz Jet.
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this fascinating Muntz Jet is considered by many to mark the true beginnings of the “personal luxury” market, nearly a decade before the four-seat Ford Thunderbird of 1958 to
Muntz Jet Cars For Sale Classified Feed 1951 Muntz Jet 1951 Muntz Jet, # 143 now available. Needs complete restoration.
Though ultimately a financial failure, the Muntz Jet remains the one creation most identified with Elgin, Ill., native Earl “Madman” Muntz. “I wanna give ‘em away, but Mrs. Muntz won’t let me.
His muntz jet, based on the 1948-49 kurtis sport, is considered by many to be the first high-performance personal luxury car.
with an unerring eye for exposure, made sure the Muntz Jets were visible, choosing bright paint hues and flashy contrasting interiors under the removable Carson-style padded hardtop.
The 1951-54 Muntz Jet was a favorite of Hollywood celebrities, but was built in Evanston by Earl "Mad Man" Muntz. Like Muntz, the car was totally flamboyant.
Unusually, all Muntz Jets are in fact removable hardtop convertibles.
Southern California, the Muntz Jet was built to compete against the growing sports car market in the early 1950s including the Kaiser Darin, Nash Healey, and Chevrolet Corvette.
Only about 400 Muntz Jets were ever built, so you're probably wiping away a tear at the thought that you'll never own one.
THIS IS CAR #160 IF 200 MUNTZ JET CONVERTIBLES PRODUCED IN THE EARLY 50'S BY EARL "MAD MAN" MUNTZ.
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The Muntz Jet sold for $5,500, which was big money for a car in the 1950s.
1953 Muntz Jet Convertible RM Auctions Automobiles of Amelia Island Collector Car Auction Amelia Island, Florida March 13, 2009 AUCTION RESULTS: Lot 146 - Sold at a price of $66,000 Est.
recent sale of an UNRESTORED Muntz Jet brought a price of $75,000 at an Atlantic City, NJ auction in March.
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This 1953 Muntz Jet race car comes via eBay. This vehicle was used in (or was intended for use in) competition events during the 1960's.
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