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The EcoChallenge Team

Closeout of the main filter

Among other modifications to run on oil, diesel cars need custom filters like this
The team

From left to right: Pablo (director), Adrian, Felipe and Ricardo
The EcoChallenge car

Volkswagen Lupo 1.4 TDI
EcoChallenge Team

Side view of the contestant car. A VW Lupo 1.4 TDI
The EcoChallenge

Side view of the car. Suspension has been reinforced and raised
The EcoChallenge Team Car

The car also incorpores welded panels on the bottom for protection
The EcoChallenge car just before departing
Modifications in the engine bay

Filtro secundario (secondary filter), Activador filtro secundario (sec. filter activator), Calentador por intercambio de calor (oil pre-heater), Filtro Principal (main filter)