IN THE cult 1980s television show “Knight Rider”, the hero's car, KITT, could leap over obstacles using its Turbo Boost function, hold realistic conversations and drive by itself when necessary.

Thus the turbo coupling has proven as an economical and reliable drive component more than a million times.

It is equipped with advanced turbo-shafts, a high-power drive system, a ball-bearing composite rotor system, and an integrated avionics system.