Hartge Builds 550 HP LPG Powered BMW 1-Series

German tuner Hartge has released more details about its BMW 1-series hatch designed to run on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Labeled project ‘V300+’, the LPG 1-series produces up to 550bhp and is claimed to reach speeds in excess of 300km/h. If the claims prove true, the Hartge tuned hatch will be the fastest LPG-driven car based on a production mode in history, reports IANS.

The land-speed record for an LPG vehicle was achieved by the IdéeVerte Compétition, an aerodynamic racecar that went on the reach 315km/h in 2004.


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Wazz - 7/12/2007 11:02:32 AM

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This is definitely going on my wishlist!

BentleyGT - 7/12/2007 9:00:23 PM

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Oh this baby is gonna whoop some ass.

Czelinski - 7/14/2007 11:36:25 AM

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Haha, it's a beast!