Shell V-Power® Diesel Fuel Technology Powers a Third Win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans Race |
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For the third year in a row, Shell V-Power® Diesel race fuel has powered the Audi Sport team to victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race! This latest victory demonstrates again the power and performance of Shell V-Power® Diesel technology embodied in the winning fuel. Following the historic wins in 2006 and 2007, the Audi R10 TDI once again took the flag in a thrilling race that saw a dramatic fight between the diesel competitors in mixed conditions. The power, efficiency and performance of Shell V-Power® Diesel race fuel assisted Audi drivers Tom Kristensen, Allan McNish and Rinaldo "Dindo" Capello to complete the historic French circuit in 381 laps. Shell demonstrated its commitment to fuels innovation and the development of sustainable, low-carbon fuels with the blending of BTL (Biomass to Liquids) into its Shell V-Power® Diesel race fuel in this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans race. A small amount of this new, second-generation biofuel was blended into the Shell V-Power® Diesel race fuel together with the established GTL component, which is already being produced for commercial use and has been used in the Shell V-Power® Diesel race fuel since 2006. This diesel fuel technology, supported by Shell Helix motor oils, helped Audi Sport to sustain its gasoline-beating diesel performance throughout the race. Over 24 hours, the team completed just 34 pits stops, several less than the opposition. Shell and Audi Sport are pioneers in the modern diesel revolution and have proved that the combination of Audi TDI engineering and Shell V-Power® Diesel fuel technology has set a new standard for success on the Le Mans track. Shell V-Power® Diesel is a performance diesel fuel designed to help modern diesel engines deliver more power, for longer. Already available at about 7,000 service stations across Europe, Shell scientists have used the same fuel technology behind Shell V-Power® Diesel to create this special racing fuel for Le Mans. For more information on Shell V-Power® and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, please visit http://www.shell.com/motorsport-en/lemans/. |