Shell Oil to Co-Engineer Concept Car
Rick Carter | April 30, 2015
Shell Oil Co. has announced its collaboration with renowned Formula One race-car designer Gordon Murray and engine specialist Osamu Goto to co-engineer an ultra-compact, efficient car for city use based on the internal combustion engine. Initiated by Shell, the endeavor, called Project M, brings together Shell’s Lubricant’s Technology Team, The Gordon Murray Design Group and engine specialist Geo Technology. Under this relationship, development of the lubricants, engine and vehicle will be completely integrated.
Gordon Murray, known for his Formula One race-car designs, works on Project M.
The car will be a redesign of the Gordon Murray Design T.25 car developed in 2010. That car’s design and use of specially formulated lubricants and engine-oil from Shell gave it a test-course fuel efficiency of 97mpg. Project M, scheduled for a November unveiling, is expected to produce a simple, practical city car that leverages lightweight engineering, streamlining and driveline efficiency. Shell will provide all fluids for the car in an effort to show what can be achieved when its products are integrated into the design from the start.
Project M was launched last month at the Shell Eco-marathon in Detroit. Eco-marathon is a global series that challenges student teams to design, build and test ultra-energy-efficient vehicles.
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