Compare VP race fuels side by side
Pick two or three blends below to see their published specs side by side — the same figures, in the same units, as each blend's own page.
| Spec | VP M5 | VP Q16 | VP X85 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RON | 102 | >120 | 108 |
| MON | 120 | 116 | 95.2 |
| (R+M)/2 | 111 | >118 | 101.6 |
| Specific gravity | 0.8070 (806 kg/m³ at 15 °C) | 0.7200 (719 kg/m³ at 15 °C) | 0.7800 (779 kg/m³ at 15 °C) |
| RVP | 6.39 psi (44.1 kPa) | 5.64 psi (38.9 kPa) | 4.22 psi (29.1 kPa) |
| Oxygen content | 48.13% | 9.41% | 30.03% |
| Fuel type | Methanol | Leaded | Ethanol |
| Colour | Colorless | Yellow | Colorless |
| Leaded | — | Yes | No |
| Oxidation stability | >1440 min | >1440 min | >1440 min |
| Distillation — IBP | — | 118.9°F (48.3°C) | 140°F (60.0°C) |
| Distillation — 10% | — | 151.5°F (66.4°C) | 163.4°F (73.0°C) |
| Distillation — 50% | — | 173.1°F (78.4°C) | 170.6°F (77.0°C) |
| Distillation — 90% | — | 204.6°F (95.9°C) | 172°F (77.8°C) |
| Distillation — FBP | — | 269.2°F (131.8°C) | 174.7°F (79.3°C) |
| H:C ratio | — | 2.31 | 2.85 |
| O:C ratio | — | 0.09 | 0.4 |
| Stoichiometric A/F ratio | 6.48 | 13.33 | 9.81 |
Typical values as published by VP Racing Fuels.
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