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Hmmm... I wonder what we could mount this jet engine to...

I don't know anything about the Sinclair C5. I had never even heard of the machine until today, but here is what I have figured out: three wheels, 12 volt electric power, about 15 miles per hour. Looks a bit odd, and not very comfortable. But, judging from the specifications, I don't think it was intended for long-distance travel anyway. I know what you're thinking: why not mount a jet engine on it, right? Yeah, thought so. That is exactly what one man decided to do: replace the electric drive system with a jet turbine engine, instantly ... Read more →

Tech Digest says it's time to revive the Sinclair C5

The European tech blog Tech Digest saw fit to name the top 10 gadgets that are due for a revival. The Apple Newton and Etch-a-Sketch were mentioned but at Number 10 was the Sinclair C5. About 12,000 ...

Hmmm... I wonder what we could mount this jet engine to... 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

I don't know anything about the Sinclair C5. I had never even heard of the machine until today, but here is what I have figured out: three wheels, 12 volt electric power, about 15 miles per hour. Looks a bit odd, and not very comfortable. But, judging from the specifications, I don't think it was ...

Tech Digest says it's time to revive the Sinclair C5 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

The European tech blog Tech Digest saw fit to name the top 10 gadgets that are due for a revival. The Apple Newton and Etch-a-Sketch were mentioned but at Number 10 was the Sinclair C5. About 12,000 of these 3-wheeled electrified shopping carts were built in 1985. Before the year's end the company ...



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