1,284.13 km on a liter of diesel: economy prize for apprentice

  • Date
    6/7 October 1979
  • Description

    In the International Fuel Economy Competition in the Swiss town of Veltheim, Untertürkheim apprentice Frank Maier sets a new world record equivalent to 1,284.13 km per litre diesel.

Mercedes-Benz world-record economy vehicle, Untertürkheim test vehicle
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Mercedes-Benz world-record economy vehicle
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