Monday, September 15, 2008

Biodiesel Mustang racecar!

An eco-hero in the Nürburgring 24 Hours, was piloted by popstar Smudo of Die Fantastischen Vier (think The Beastie Boys, only German). He took to the track in his biodiesel powered Mustang. Yes, we did say biodiesel powered Mustang. For a tree-hugger that's one mean looking car!

Weighing in at just 1,170kg its 260bhp four-cylinder biodiesel engine is enough to give a top speed of around 150mph too. Even the body work is eco friendly, being made of a pioneering bio-composite made up of natural fibres soaked in what are called 'bio-plastics' to create a strong, light and totally recyclable bodywork.

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