Not exact matches
AS Argentinian scientists in Antarctica last week
raced to clear an 80 000 -
litre spill of
fuel oil before the summer thaw, international negotiators failed again to reach agreement on making polluters on the icy continent liable in law for cleaning up their messes.
The iconic
race which is now in its 30th year, will see students from all over Europe battling it out for the title of hyper - efficiency — seeing which team can travel furthest on a single
litre of
fuel in self - designed and self - built «cars of the future».
A 100 -
litre fuel tank ensures it should last the whole
race.
I'm not sure I could stomach paying # 5 /
litre for Sunoco
racing fuel either.
The 4.4 -
litre twin - turbo lump delivers its maximum 500 lb ft of torque from just 1500rpm — the polar opposite to the screaming
race - derived V10 from its predecessor — and it produces 52bhp more while consuming 30 per cent less
fuel.
It's designed primarily for competition, namely a European
race series and the Nurburgring 24 hr
race, for which Audi Sport has developed a special R8 LMS which has a larger, 120 -
litre fuel tank.
The Trophy version additionally comprises motorsport specific safety features such as a 100
litres GT3
fuel tank, Recaro - P1300GT
race seats, fire extinguishing system and door nets.
A 100 -
litre FIA - approved «bag»
fuel tank is available as an option for endurance
racing.
An here is one such car which has been extensively modified for the
race track including a 7.0
litre R.S Williams
fuel injected engine.
Other features include an endurance
racing fuel tank carrying up to 120
litres of
fuel.
However, it's the optional 2.0 -
litre turbo - diesel engine that leads the
fuel efficiency
race, pumping out a healthy 132kW / 400Nm but using
fuel at a rate of just 5.1 L / 100 km in the hatch — less than the Toyota Camry Hybrid (5.2 L / 100 km).
The options are even more
race focused with a FIA approved 70
litre fuel cell, air - jack system and level two stainless steel exhaust with de-cat pipe, a plate type limited slip differential and Star Shield.
Body: Monocoque body (basis GT3 RS) of hot - galvanised steel; aerodynamically optimised front end with front spoiler; aerodynamically optimised front underfloor; adjustable rear wing; 90 -
litre safety
fuel tank with fast filling function; air jack; welded - in safety cage; bucket - type
racing seat (on driver's side only) with flame - resistant seat cover; six - point seat belt adapted for use of the HANS Head and Neck Support; electric fire - extinguishing system.
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) in black, Cruise control, Digital radio, Fire extinguisher,
Fuel tank 64 -
litre, Interior - package brushed aluminium anthracite, Light design package, Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including navigation module with universal audio interface,
Racing Yellow seat belts, Rear wing supports in black, Sound Package Plus, Sport Chrono Package incl.
The Porsche 911 RSR's 375kW 4.0 -
litre boxer engine features direct
fuel injection, a single mass flywheel and is hooked up to a six - speed sequential constant - mesh gearbox with a triple disc carbon
race clutch and a battle - ready multi-disc locking differential.
Its 368 kW (500 hp, 911 R: Combined
fuel consumption 13.3 l / 100 km; CO2 emissions: 308 g / km) four -
litre naturally aspirated flat engine and six - speed manual sports transmission places the 911 R firmly in the tradition of its historic role model: a road - homologated
racing car from 1967.
For long distance
races the
fuel tank in the luggage compartment holds 120
litres, with the oil tank also housed in the front.