This Audi A6 Ultra is Ready to See the Most Countries in Europe on a Single Tank of Fuel

RAC and Audi are attempting a world record. They will try to drive through the most European countries on a single tank of fuel ever. In order to accomplish this they will be driving an Audi A6 Ultra across Europe staring in the Netherlands.

If successful the diesel powered vehicle will travel over 1,000 miles. For the record attempt will require the team to drive very carefully in the car that is almost completely stock.

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The A6 Ultra that will be used does have a few small changes to aid in the attempt. It has a larger 73 liter tank (19.28 gallons) and low resistance tires. For such an challenge you need some good drivers and for this motoring journalist Andrew Frankel and racing driver Rebecca Jackson will take the wheel.

The two will drive almost continuously as they attempt to go from Netherlands through Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Austria, Germany and Italy towards the Balkans. This path was choses because in order to make it in the Guinness Book of World Records, for the most countries driven to on a single tank of fuel, they had to start the attempt in mainland Europe as ferry or rail Channel crossings are not allowed.

In case you don’t already know, RAC in Europe is very similar to AAA here in the states. This makes them a fitting partner with Audi for such a record as they can help the vehicle when it finally does run out of fuel.

Jon Zammett, head of Audi UK public relations, said: “With the RAC we are planning a serious record-setting run with all the detailed planning you would expect from a German car maker. At a time when MPG is a top priority we are using an A6 Ultra to set a new world record, using real world parameters. It’s truly astounding how efficient our executive car can be in normal use. We are demonstrating advanced fuel efficiency and just how far an A6 Ultra can travel on a single fill-up. By traversing Europe for as little as £88 ($134) in fuel costs this record trip will hammer the point home.”

Andrew Frankel, has prior experience of long-distance, fuel-efficient driving challenges. He has driven a car from the North African coast back to the UK on a single tank of fuel.

Andrew said: “I wanted to be involved in setting a record that stands the test of time, but I know that staying focused on the economy display, the sat nav, the speedo and the road, at three in the morning, in unfamiliar territory, is going to be exceedingly tough. Add to that competing with Rebecca for the best mpg figure and you have the makings of a real challenge.”

Rebecca Jackson is well-known in the motoring world as a racing driver, television presenter and journalist. She is currently planning to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2016.

Rebecca added: “Most people won’t think of me in terms of fuel-efficient driving, but if you’ve ever tried to handle a racing car in the wet then you’ll know how important smooth control is. I think this will help to give me the edge over Andrew in fuel economy, but no matter who proves to be the best our healthy competition should help us set a strong record.”

Roadside assistance for the #RecordRoadTrip team will be provided by the RAC’s new Patrol Ambassador of the Year, Ben Wilson from Manchester, England. He will follow the record-attempt car all the way from the Netherlands to wherever it eventually runs out of fuel.

You can follow Andrew and Rebecca’s progress setting the world record by visiting www.recordroadtrip.com or by following @recordroadtrip on Twitter. The attempt will start on June 9th and we will follow how it goes.

Source: RAC