The Learjet brand needs no introduction. With more than 3,000 units sold in nearly 60 years of history, Learjet tops the list for anyone wishing to charter or purchase a private jet. Now, the fate of discarded jets is not particularly glamorous, but a company called Jetsetter Inc. decided to turn a Learjet fuselage into a limousine. The result is the Limo-Jet, a beast that measures 12.8 meters in length, weighs about six tons, and has over ten years of work on wheels.
Without a doubt, limousines are luxury and motorized excess. In some cases, their designs must prioritize passenger safety above everything else (think of the American “The Beast” or the Russian “Kortezh”), but comfort will never stop being an essential parameter in their construction. That said, what could surpass a limousine? The first thing that comes to mind is the private jet, which doesn't envy anything in terms of luxury, and also covers distances that are impossible for a land-bound limousine. Not to go too far, a Learjet traveled from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. in just over four hours. So… is there any way to merge both concepts? The flying car is still in its infancy, but the folks at Jetsetter Inc. went in the other direction, and transformed a Learjet into a ground limousine. I present to you the Limo-Jet:
The Limo-Jet at a Glance
12.8 meters long, 3.5 meters high, 2.4 meters wide, and 5,700 kilograms of weight define the Limo-Jet. It uses a GM Vortec V8 engine, rides on 28-inch wheels, and the trained eye has likely already noticed that the sound system is considerable. Official data mention 17,000 watts of power, and it's added to a multimedia platform consisting of five televisions. In total, the Limo-Jet can carry eight seated passengers, and there are no legal restrictions for its circulation.
The conversion work began between 2005 and 2006, and the original aluminum structure required several steel reinforcements to withstand the demands of ground movement. Defects? I think it's impossible to ignore the manual door opening. With so many alterations, the fact that it doesn't open automatically is disappointing.
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