New lap record on Nürburgring with an hydrogen racing car
According to the TU Delft university in Netherlands, a racing car powered with a hydrogen fuel cell and built by students is claimed to be the fastest of its kind as it broke a new record. It completed a lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife recorded under 11 minutes on May 7. The circuit, which is located in Germany, is nicknamed as green hell, due to the profile of the track (21 km and 73 corners).
This new record has been set up with the Forze VI car. This evolution has been unveiled in 2013 by the Forze student racing team, after two-and-a-half years in development. It uses a Ballard FC Velocity MK1100 stack fuel cell system, lightweight bodywork with a diffuser for improved aerodynamics, pushrod suspension and a planetary gear system.
The car is said to be six times more powerful than its predecessor, the Forze V, with an output of 100 kW (135 hp) and boost power of 190 kW (258 hp). It can accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) in less than four seconds and has a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph).
Forze team, which has been developing hydrogen-powered racing cars since its inception, in 2008, aims to compete in the future at 24 Hours of Le Mans race.
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