Volkswagen ARVW
The ARVW (Aerodynamic Research Volkswagen) concept car has been built by Volkswagen in the end of the 1970s, specially as an object of aerodynamic research of the company of Volkswagen, to trace correlation between a vehicle body shape and fuel consumption at a high speed. A tuned six cylinder turbodiesel engine and standard gearbox were used, while the body was made from aluminium and composite materials.
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| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
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| Class | Concept car |
In 1980, it was the fastest diesel car in the world, reaching the top speed at 362.07 km/h. (224.9 mph)[1]
Fastest diesel car in 1980s. Riga Motor Museum, Latvia
References
- Seume, Keith (2002). Volkswagen Cars and Trucks. p. 133. ISBN 0-7603-0982-5. Retrieved 2011-02-09.
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