Knowledge Gained from H2R Project to be used in Upcoming Production Cars

With its H2R Record Car, BMW has recently entered a new phase in the race to refine hydrogen-powered vehicles. Developed in just ten months, the H2R is an astounding success for BMW and its CleanEnergy program. It has already set nine world speed records, and spurred development at BMW of crucial components for its upcoming hydrogen-powered production vehicles. Although BMW had already created several different hydrogen-fueled motors, including those in its fleet of bi-fuel hydrogen and gasoline powered 7-Series sedans, the H2R concept has improved on the formula and pushed the boundaries of current technology even farther.

The H2R is an astounding success for BMW and its CleanEnergy program, having already set nine world speed records. (Photo: BMW of North America)

BMWs starting point for the H2Rs powerplant was the 6.0-liter V12, fitted to the top-of-the-line 7-Series executive sedans. In order for the conventional gasoline-powered internal combustion engine (ICE) to accept hydrogen as a fuel source, the scientists and engineers at BMW had to revamp the majority of its components. The 6.0-liter V12, as seen in the 760Li, features direct fuel injection, a process

While based on the 6.0-liter V12 engine found in the 7-Series, the H2Rs powerplant is specially designed to use hydrogen fuel or gasoline. (Photo: BMW of North America)

Aside from these changes, most of the V12 remains intact. Trademark features,

The H2Rs engine generates an impressive 285 horsepower, which propels the record-setting vehicle to 60 mph in just under six seconds. (Photo: BMW of North America)

Assisting the H-ICE V12 in its nine record run is a purpose-built chassis and a sleek, aerodynamically-honed

The H2R has been styled in the image of the popular Z4, but elongated and slimmed down. (Photo: BMW of North America)

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