Volkswagen ARVW

Motor vehicle

ARVW

Overview
Manufacturer	Volkswagen
Production	1970s (concept car)
Body and chassis
Class	Concept car

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]

References

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

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