BMW H2R

The BMW H2R ("Hydrogen Record Car") is one of the first of a new breed of racecars adapted to run on liquid hydrogen fuel. Conceived and developed in the relatively short time of 10 months, it has 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 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 Auto mph|187.62.

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: Auto km/h|300.175|3
* Engine: twelve-cylinder hydrogen concept engine
* Nominal engine power: 982 bhp
* Bodyshell: aluminium space frame structure
* Outer shell: carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic
* Vehicle dimensions: Convert|5.40|m|in|1 long, Convert|2.01|m|in|1 wide, Convert|1.34|m|in|1 high
* Vehicle weight including driver: Auto kg|1560
* Drag coefficient (cw): 0.21

Records

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Record
Time (s)
Speed
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Flying-start kilometre
11.99
Auto mph|187.62|2
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Flying-start mile
19.91
Auto mph|181.85|2
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Standing-start 1/8 kilometre
9.92
Auto mph|45.62|2
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Standing-start 1/4 kilometre
14.93
Auto mph|60.62|2
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Standing-start 1/2 mile
17.27
Auto mph|65.15|2
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Standing-start mile
36.73
Auto mph|98.60|2
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Standing-start 10 miles
221.05
Auto mph|163.81|2
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Standing-start kilometre
26.56
Auto mph|84.72|2
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Standing-start 10 kilometre
146.41
Auto mph|153.90|2
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References

[http://www.bmwtransact.com/hydrogen/cars_h2r.htm BMW Hydrogen power program]

[http://www.racegarden.com/video-show.html?video_id=72 BMW H2R World Record Attempt Video Footage]