The A-831 engines that powered the Ghia - designed Turbine Car could operate on many different fuels , required less maintenance , and lasted longer than conventional piston engines .
Turbine Car were much more expensive to produce .
The A-831 engines that powered the Ghia - designed Turbine Car could operate on many different fuels , required less maintenance , and lasted longer than conventional piston engines , although they were much more expensive to produce .