BMW H2R Hydrogen Racecar (2004)

BMW H2R Hydrogen Racecar

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 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.

Technical data

On the high-speed track at Miramas the BMW H2R set nine international and FIA-ratified records with hydrogen combustion engines.

- Maximum speed: 300.175 km/h
- Engine: twelve-cylinder hydrogen concept engine
- Nominal engine power: 210 kW / 282 bhp
- Bodyshell: aluminium space frame structure
- Outer shell: carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic
- Vehicle dimensions: 5.40m long, 2.01m wide, 1.34m high
- Vehicle weight including driver: 1,560 kg
- Drag coefficient (cw): 0.21

Records

Flying-start kilometre: 11.99 s 187.62 mph
Flying-start mile: 19.91 s 181.85 mph
Standing-start 1/8 kilometre: 9.92 s 45.62 mph
Standing-start 1/4 kilometre: 14.93 s 60.62 mph
Standing-start 1/2 mile: 17.27 s 65.15 mph
Standing-start mile: 36.73 s 98.60 mph
Standing-start 10 miles: 221.05 s 163.81 mph
Standing-start kilometre: 26.56 s 84.72 mph
Standing-start 10 kilometres: 146.41 s 153.90 mph

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