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07/26/2006

131mpg Caterham Seven Roadsport

That's right, a modified Caterham Seven achieved 131mpg at the Shell Eco-Marathon in Rockingham -- "an annual competition to determine the car with the greatest fuel economy after 40 minutes driving and seven laps of the track at a minimum of 15mph."

Customized by carbon fiber specialist Axon Automotive, with the support of Energy-Efficient Motorsport (EEMS), the standard Caterham Seven Roadsport 1.6-litre K Series used enhanced aerodynamics, new lightweight seating, narrow low rolling resistance tyres and economic driving techniques to ensure it maximised every drop of fuel

[via AutomotoPortal]

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