It’s hard to think of the Formula 3 racer as being good for the environment.  Squealing tires, high octane fuel, and a whole host of nonrecycled materials going into its construction aren’t exactly bell-ringers for ecological awareness.  But with the advent of the newly sustainable Formula 3 racer, ecological responsibility just might be job one.

The car’s body is built from a combination of–get this!–woven flax, carrot pulp, recycled carbon fibre and recycled resin.  It’s fuelled by biodiesel made from chocolate and animal fats.  The engine lubricant?  Plant oils.

But before you start thinking this rig is all hat and no cattle, check this out:
it has a top speed of 135 mph and can go 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds.

Plus, it’s turbo charged.  For more torque.

If you’ve been looking for a green game-changer in the NASCAR circuit, you might well have one right here on the Formula circuit.

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Exactly one week ago we let you know that BMW was gearing up to showcase a concept of a sustainable sportscar at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show.

Well lucky for us, the guys over at Bimmerpost have gotten their hands on a shot of said concept as it was being loaded for transportation presumably getting ready for Frankfurt.

This doesn’t really give us any official specs but at least we now know what the general design of the car will look like.

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