The BMW H2R “Hydrogen Record Car” is a racecar adapted to run on liquid hydrogen fuel. It was conceived and developed in 10 months under the direction of Dr. Raymond Freymann.
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The H2R’s 6.0-liter V12 engine, which draws on BMW’s Valvetronic and Double-VANOS technology, is based on the 760i’s gasoline-fueled powerplant. This H2-powered vehicle generates 232 horsepower and achieved a top speed of 301.95 km/h.
The H2R was originally designed to run on gasoline, but BMW decided to switch to hydrogen in order to demonstrate its potential. At the heart of the BMW H2R lies a modified 6.0-liter V12 engine, the same one used in the BMW 760i of those years.
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The V12 was then specifically engineered to run on hydrogen fuel where one of the main modifications included adapting a fuel injection system capable of handling hydrogen, featuring integrated injection valves within the intake manifolds.//19Bozzy92
