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Whether it is on a historic race circuit or in a rally , motorsport engines require optimum lubrication at all times to achieve peak performance and more and more competitors are turning to reliable and innovative technology to meet these extreme demands . 2021 sees the Motul 300V range celebrate its incredible 50 years anniversary and here we find out more about this unique range of oils that are today used by drivers and race teams across the globe ...
A World First In Lubricant technology
Go back to 1853 and a rapidly changing New York , emerging from the Industrial Revolution as a powerhouse in manufacturing . As the factories and machines whirred into life , oil became their lifeblood . Motul , or Swan and Finch as it was known then , was ready to power them into the future . The story of how the Motul we now know came to be started in 1932 , when the Zaugg family , a French distributor , bought out the Swan Finch company and kept the Motul brand name , moving the operation from New York to France .
Even back then , innovation and a dedication for quality was sewn into the very fabric of the company , and Motul ’ s founders weren ’ t content with simply making the right oil for the right purpose . Constantly learning and evolving , it was dedicated to improving the reliability and performance of lubricants . Making machines perform at their optimum , time and time again . 167
years later , the company hasn ’ t given up on that mission .
Motul has a proud heritage in motorsport , as well as one of the world ’ s most advanced laboratories to develop and test lubricants in the most extreme racing conditions . Motul has been the forerunner of lubricant technology throughout the world . In 1953 it was the first company to develop the multi-grade oil , and in 1966 became the first to bring a semi-synthetic multigrade oil to the market .
The history of 300V In 1971 the company launched the first 100 % synthetic lubricant ever designed for cars . This applied aeronautical technology for the first time in the automotive field and the new product range of 300V was named in honour of the 300 victories obtained by the brand up to that point .
Today the 300V Motorsport range of lubricants is specifically formulated for racing applications and reflects Motul ’ s technological expertise and technology partnerships with car manufacturers . It is formulated around Motul ’ s unique ESTER Core technology , which combines the best performing synthetic base oils including esters , with bespoke dedicated chemical additives Used exclusively in the 300 range , thus technology delivers some significant benefits such as increased power with reduced internal friction , high temperature resistant and oil pressure stability and improved
protection through optimised polarity for maximal adherence of the oil film . It also means reduced lubricant consumption through the use of low volatility synthetic base oils .
ESTER Core ® Technology Is :
• Tailor-made base stocks with bespoke physical and chemical properties
• Polar material - Very useful as a lubricant : Will be attracted to a metal surface
• Extremely versatile and tremendous range of different esters
• Renewable and sustainable raw materials .
ESTER Core ® Technology Provides :
• POWER – Reduced internal friction
• RELIABILITY – High temperature resistance and oil pressure stability
• PROTECTION – Optimised polarity for maximal adherence of the oil film
• LOW LUBRICANT CONSUMPTION – Exclusive formulation of low volatility synthetic base oils .
Modern day unrivalled power Of course , Motul is not a company to rest on its laurels . Through trusted partners such as its UK automotive lubricant speciliast , Witham Motorsport , it wants to achieve further firsts - winners across the line in the UK . The UK is the home of motorsport , and Motul already sponsors a host of big names and teams here , from BTCC Toyota Gazoo , to United Autosports , the winners of last year ’ s 24 Hours of Le Mans , and many classic events like Goodwood Revival and Silverstone Classic . These power boosting lubricants have been developed for leading factory racing teams worldwide , but through Witham Motorsport are now all available to drivers , technicians , garages and enthusiasts throughout the UK . The result is unrivalled power increase , outstanding lubrication and optimal protection – the best conditions for ultimate victory . With the halp of Witham Motorsport and its own expertise , and through a growing wave of stockists , distributors and garage workshops , Motul wants to take this passion for quality and ingenuity to the next level . For more information visit www . withammotorsport . co . uk
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