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BMW
H2R Concept Car(2004)
Sleek and aerodynamic, the BMW H2R ("Hydrogen Record Car")
is one of the first of a new breed of racecars specially adapted to
run on liquid hydrogen fuel. Conceived and developed in just 10 months,
it has already set nine international speed records at the Miramas
Proving Grounds in France.
The H2R’s mighty 6.0-liter V-12 engine, which draws on BMW's
advanced Valvetronic and Double-VANOS technology, is based on the
760i’s gasoline-fueled powerplant. This H2-powered high performer
generates 232 horsepower, helping it to achieve a top speed of over
187 mph.
Just as technology gleaned at the track often ends up in regular production
BMW models, the lessons BMW has learned in building the H2R will surely
find their way in the hydrogen cars of the near future.
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