The 2013 Chrysler 300S Turbine made its first show appearance on the 2013 Detroit auto show and commemorates the 50th anniversary of the unique Chrysler Turbine car, which reached its first short-term owner on the end of 1963. On this Video Find, the Chrysler design team shows how they turned the 300S right into a tribute to the Turbine car featured on this Motor Trend Classic story.

Although the unique Turbine car was powered by Chrysler’s fourth-generation turbine engine – rated at 130 hp and 425 lb-ft of torque – mated to a torque-converter-less TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission, the 300S Turbine retains its 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 and 8-speed automatic. Changes to the 300S Turbine are purely cosmetic, including the matte copper paint, that is a contemporary tackle the unique 1963 Chrysler Turbine’s Firefrost bronze hue. Tinted headlights and taillights, a gloss black roof, polished mirrors, grille, and 22-inch “Turbine” wheels contrast with the matte finish.

Check out the video below to determine how the unique Turbine car inspired the Chrysler Design team with its work at the 2013 Chrysler 300S Turbine concept and make sure you inspect our Road Test of the 1964 Chrysler Turbine Car.

2013 Detroit auto show Chrysler 300 Turbine photos courtesy Automobile Magazine