Sleek and aerodynamic, the BMW H2R ("Hydrogen Record Car") is one of the first in a new class of racecars specifically designed to run on liquid hydrogen fuel. Engineered in just 10 months, the H2R has already set nine international speed records at the Miramas Proving Grounds in France.
The 6.0-liter V-12 engine of the H2R, which harnesses BMW's advanced Valvetronic and Double-VANOS technology, is based on the 760i's gasoline-fueled powerplant. This hydrogen-powered high performer generates 232 horsepower, allowing it to reach a top speed of over 187 mph.
Technical data
At the high-speed track of Miramas the BMW H2R clocked nine international and FIA-ratified records with its hydrogen combustion engine.
- 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
The BMW H2R also set various flying and standing-start records, as outlined below:
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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