BMW H2R

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BMW H2R
BMW H2R

The BMW H2R ("Hydrogen Record Car") is one of the first of a new breed of racecars adapted to run on liquid hydrogen fuel. Conceived and developed in the relatively short time of 10 months, it has set nine international speed records at the Miramas Proving Grounds in France.

The H2R’s 6.0-liter V-12 engine, which draws on BMW's Valvetronic and Double-VANOS technology, is based on the 760i’s gasoline-fueled powerplant. This H2-powered high performer generates 232 horsepower, helping it to achieve a top speed of over 187 mph.


On the high-speed track at Miramas the BMW H2R set nine international and FIA-ratified records with hydrogen combustion engines.

- Maximum speed: 300.175 km/h

- Engine: twelve-cylinder hydrogen concept engine

- Nominal engine power: 210 kW / 282 bhp

- Bodyshell: aluminium space frame structure

- Outer shell: carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic

- Vehicle dimensions: 5.40m long, 2.01m wide, 1.34m high

- Vehicle weight including driver: 1,560 kg

- Drag coefficient (cw): 0.21

Record Time (s) Speed (mph)
Flying-start kilometre 11.99 187.62
Flying-start mile 19.91 181.85
Standing-start 1/8 kilometre 9.92 45.62
Standing-start 1/4 kilometre 14.93 60.62
Standing-start 1/2 mile 17.27 65.15
Standing-start mile 36.73 98.60
Standing-start 10 miles 221.05 163.81
Standing-start kilometre 26.56 84.72
Standing-start 10 kilometre 146.41 153.90

BMW Hydrogen power program

BMW H2R World Record Attempt Video Footage

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