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Axon-modified Caterham aims for 100 mpg at Rockingham Eco-Challenge
14th July 2006
A modified Caterham sports car took to the track at Rockingham this week, with support from the Energy-Efficient Motorsport (EEMS) initiative of Motorsport Development UK. The Caterham is modified by Axon Automotive, a specialist company spun out from Cranfield University. The Axon team aimed to beat last year’s record for a conventional road car and achieve above 100 mpg. The Eco-Challenge is to set the highest fuel economy after 40 minutes driving 7 laps of the stadium at a minimum speed of 15mph.
The Caterham 2R (Research Record breaker) is based on a standard 1600cc Caterham 7 road car and has been modified with lightweight seating, bodywork changes to improve the aerodynamics and narrow low rolling resistance tyres.
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