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The ARVW (Aerodynamic Research Volkswagen) concept car was built by Volkswagen in the end of the 1970s, initially for aerodynamic research to investigate the influence of a vehicle's shape on its fuel consumption at high speeds. A tuned, six-cylinder turbodiesel engine and a conventional gearbox were used, while the body was made from aluminium and composite materials.

The ARVW was the fastest diesel car in the world in 1980, reaching a top speed of 362.07 km/h (225 mph).[1]

Fastest diesel car in 1980s. Riga Motor Museum, Latvia (October 2008)

References

  1. ^ Seume, Keith (2002). Volkswagen Cars and Trucks. MotorBooks International. p. 133. ISBN 0-7603-0982-5. Retrieved 9 February 2011.
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