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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.

  1. 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. Read more

  2. 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. Read more

  3. 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. Read more

  4. 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. Read more

  5. 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. Read more