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- Volkswagen Passat TDI® clean diesel sets Guinness
World Record for fuel economy around the lower 48 u.s. states — at 77.99
mpg, on Continental PureContactTMtires.
- The record marks the second time in less than two months that Continental tires have been used in a Guinness World Record.
Fort Mill, S.C. – June 27, 2013. It was announced earlier this week that Volkswagen of America set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® achievement for the “lowest fuel consumption- 48 U.S. states for a non-hybrid car” at a phenomenal 77.99 mpg. In a Passat TDI Clean Diesel car, with two drivers, the record was achieved on a set of Continental’s PureContactTM tires with EcoPlus technology. The record betters the previous mark of 67.9 mpg and also beats the hybrid vehicle record of 64.5 mpg.
“We’re
extremely proud to be a part of Volkswagen’s Guinness World Record
achievement,” said Travis Roffler, director of marketing for Continental
Tire. “To travel 8,122 miles over two weeks, on just
104.94 gallons of fuel, is a testament to the confidence that our
PureContact tires provided Volkswagen, Wayne Gerdes and Bob Winger. This world record definitely demonstrates the benefits of EcoPlus Technology for the consumer. We congratulate Volkswagen, Wayne and Bob on their accomplishment.”
The
Passat TDI Clean Diesel departed from Volkswagen of America’s
headquarters in Herndon, Virginia on June 7 at 12:00 p.m. ET and arrived
back to headquarters on June 24. Wayne Gerdes, automotive
journalist and founder of cleanmpg.com, was the primary driver while
Bob Winger, an electronics engineer long involved in energy and
conservation projects, helped to co-drive. The journey
took the two across the lower 48 U.S. states covering 8,122 miles with
just 104.94 gallons of fuel and one set of Continental PureContactTM tires.
Continental’s PureContactTM with
EcoPlus Technology tire is a skillful balance of luxury and all-season
performance designed for long wear, a comfortable ride and best-in-class
wet braking. The award-winning EcoPlus Technology
improves fuel efficiency by reducing rolling resistance while providing
an optimum balance of exceptional wet grip and extended tread life.
The
record marks the second time in less than two months that Continental
tires have been used to help set a Guinness World Record.
On May 11, Johan Schwartz shattered the Guinness World Record for
longest sustained drift in a BMW M5 Sedan on ContiSportContact 5P’s at
the BMW Performance Center in Greenville, South Carolina.
Roffler commented, “To be a part of one Guinness World Record is phenomenal.”
He continued, “But to be a part of two Guinness World Record’s within a
two month time frame, as a tire company, is unbelievable. We are pleased that both Volkswagen and BMW had the trust in our products to help them achieve their goals.”
