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Five of the best alternative fuel race cars

Five of the best alternative fuel race cars
More and more race series are turning to alternative fuels. We look at five successful race cars that stay away from unleaded.
This past weekend, the first ever victory by a diesel-fuelled car was recorded in the British Touring Car Championship by SEAT. Though diesel is not a new fuel it is still, despite Audi's efforts at Le Mans, a relatively scarce choice in motorsport. Its continued success is likely to lead to the further proliferation of alternative fuels used in competition. This week we look at five racers that shun unleaded fuel.

First diesel winner at Le Mans

Audi R10 TDI Le Mans racer
Audi R10 TDI Le Mans racer
Undoubtedly, Audi's sportscar racer, the R10 TDI, has been the most successful diesel-fuelled race car to date.

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First diesel winner in the BTCC

SEAT Leon TDI in the BTCC
SEAT Leon TDI in the BTCC
SEAT put its money where its mouth is this year by entering a pair of TDI-engined Leons in the British Touring Car Championship.

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First hybrid-powered victor

Toyota Supra HV-R endurance racer
Toyota Supra HV-R endurance racer
When you think about hybrid cars, you certainly do not envisage the likes of Toyota's Supra HV-R.

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Set for steam-powered greatness?

Steam powered record breaker
Steam powered record breaker
A British team hopes to beat the 102-year old steam-powered Land Speed record this summer.

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Ford's eco-friendly rally series

Ford Fiesta Sporting Trophy rally car
Ford Fiesta Sporting Trophy rally car
It seems that the 'green' message is being adopted across the board and the relatively unknown Ford Fiesta Sporting Trophy is making its contribution.

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