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 X85L | VP Q16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RON | 102 | >120 | >120 |
| MON | 120 | 120 | 116 |
| (R+M)/2 | 111 | >120 | >118 |
| Specific gravity | 0.8070 (806 kg/m³ at 15 °C) | 0.7850 (784 kg/m³ at 15 °C) | 0.7200 (719 kg/m³ at 15 °C) |
| RVP | 6.39 psi (44.1 kPa) | 4.09 psi (28.2 kPa) | 5.64 psi (38.9 kPa) |
| Oxygen content | 48.13% | 29.95% | 9.41% |
| Fuel type | Methanol | Ethanol | Leaded |
| Colour | Colorless | Light Purple | Yellow |
| Leaded | — | Yes | Yes |
| Oxidation stability | >1440 min | >1440 min | >1440 min |
| Distillation — IBP | — | 145.6°F (63.1°C) | 118.9°F (48.3°C) |
| Distillation — 10% | — | 164.1°F (73.4°C) | 151.5°F (66.4°C) |
| Distillation — 50% | — | 170.1°F (76.7°C) | 173.1°F (78.4°C) |
| Distillation — 90% | — | 171.7°F (77.6°C) | 204.6°F (95.9°C) |
| Distillation — FBP | — | 185.7°F (85.4°C) | 269.2°F (131.8°C) |
| H:C ratio | — | 2.81 | 2.31 |
| O:C ratio | — | 0.4 | 0.09 |
| Stoichiometric A/F ratio | 6.48 | 9.78 | 13.33 |
Typical values as published by VP Racing Fuels.
You're comparing the maximum of three blends. Remove one to add another.