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Project 1221 MF1 supercar to be
powered by Williams turbine
Williams International and Project
1221 issued a press release during the Paris Air Show last
week, finally confirming officially that the Mauro Forghieri-led Project 1221 sportscar,
codenamed MF1, will use a Williams developed turbine:
"Gregg Williams, President and Chief Operating Officer of Williams International (www.williams-int.com) and Andreas Andrianos, Founder and Chief Executive of Project 1221 (www.project1221.com), jointly revealed on June 14, 2005 at the Paris Air Show the existence of a strategic supplier agreement between the two
companies.
"Williams International is the world leader in the development, manufacturing and support of small gas turbine engines, and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Over 20,000 Williams engines have been delivered for various applications.
"Project 1221 is dedicated to creating and marketing exceptional vehicles, craft and aircraft under a single banner.
Under the agreement Williams International will be supplying advanced gas turbine engines tailored for the Project 1221 specific requirements. The first of such engines will be used in the limited-production MF1 supercar named after Formula 1 legend Mauro Forghieri,
chief engineer of the project.
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Williams
International's founder, Dr Sam Williams, began his
career with the development of the automotive turbine
used in the Chrysler turbine car of the late 1950's
and early 1960's. |
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Williams
International, who are celebrating their 50th
anniversary his year, are the world leader in
development, manufacturing and support of small gas
turbine engines |
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"The MF1 is a 2-seat automobile of
exceptional performance, beauty, comfort, and safety. Orders
are already being taken for the MF1, and deliveries are
scheduled for early 2008.
"Williams International’s founder Dr. Sam Williams is an internationally acclaimed turbine engine designer and winner of America’s prestigious Collier
Trophy, Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy and National Medal of
Technology. Further, in 1998 Dr. Williams was inducted into America’s National Aviation Hall of
Fame.
Dr. Sam Williams, who began his engineering career with development of the automotive turbine used in the Chrysler turbine car of the late 1950’s and early 1960’s, has provided automotive turbine engines for several research vehicles over the 50-year span of his
company. In 1978 Williams decided to concentrate their talented engineering team on a small commercial fanjet engine that was truly
revolutionary. This has led to a family of commercial fanjet engines that have revitalized general
aviation."
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