ABOUT OUR COMPANY
Motul is a world-class French company specialised in the formulation, production and distribution of high-tech engine lubricants (two-wheelers, cars and other vehicles) as well as lubricants for industry via its MotulTech activity. Unanimously recognised for 165 years for the quality of its products, innovation capacity and involvement in the field of competition, Motul is also recognised as the specialist in synthetic lubricants.
As early as 1971, Motul was the first lubricant manufacturer to pioneer the formulation of a 100% synthetic lubricant for automotive engines, the 300V lubricant, making use of Esters technology and issued from the aeronautical industry. Throughout the years, Motul has gained experience as an official supplier to many racing teams and manufacturers and contributes with them to further technological development in motorsports.
Motul is supporting those teams in international competitions such as: Dakar, 24 Hours of Le Mans (cars and motorcycles), FIA World Endurance Championship, Super GT, Drift, MotoGP, World Superbike, MXGP, Endurance World Championship, IOM TT, IMSA, Rallycross, F1 Boat and scores of others.
Motul's product culture, deeply rooted in its history through the constant search for ever more innovative, effective and better-performing lubricants, has naturally led the company to adopt the principles of a quality management system.
The organisation set in place allows client expectations to be met and even anticipated by adopting a structured and pragmatic approach to attain maximum efficacy while meeting the requirements of internationally recognised quality benchmarks. Motul is certified to ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and TS16949:2009.
A close partner of the car industry, Motul implements the demanding quality benchmarks of major OEMs. It obtained its first EAQF* qualification already in February 1990, then ISO 9001* in June 1996, QS 9000* in October 1999, ISO TS 16949* in June 2002 and ISO 14001 in June 2014.
- (*) EAQF: Quality benchmark of European OEMs
- QS 9000: Quality benchmark of American OEMs
- TS 16949: International benchmark harmonising the requirements of all OEMs.
- ISO 14001:International Standard setting criteria for an environmental management system
MOTUL CAR CARE…IT’S ALL IN THE NAME!
Motul is expanding its product line for the automotive market with a new, dedicated care range which is ideal for titivating classic car collections. Comprising 17 different items, the Motul Car Care range offers not only the cleaning products, but also the accessories to use with them such as microfibers, sponges for bodywork, wheel rim brushes and wash mitts. This wide range has been developed based on Motul know-how acquired throughout its 166-year history.
MOTUL GOES A STEP BEYOND AND LAUNCHES A NEW RACING OIL: MOTUL 300V² 10W50
A direct evolution from the legendary 300v, this new racing oil will bring extra performances validated by top-tier factory teams in both on-road and off-road applications. formulated using renewable bases, it is composed of less fossil raw material and offers a lower carbon footprint during manufacturing process.
A pioneer of synthetic oils, Motul launched the 300V range in 1971, an engine oil specifically designed for racing use. Over the years, it has been tried and tested in the greatest and most demanding laboratory: racing. It is now considered as THE reference by many teams and used in the most legendary races, both On-road and Off-road. In this same pursuit for performance, Motul has developed the 300V² 10W-50.This new technology of racing engine oil has chemical and mechanical characteristics that upgrade its performance.
For Off-road use:
- Low oil film traction at low revolution speed offering increased torque
- Optimized friction control offering increased clutch grip for better motricity
- High shear stability offering increased gearbox reliability
For On-road/track use:
- Low oil film friction at high revolution speed offering increased maximum power output
- Optimized oxidation stability offering increased oil durability
- Improved engine cleanliness offering constant engine performance
As well as offering higher performance, this new product has an organic base limiting its environmental impact thanks to:
- Low oil film friction at high revolution speed offering increased maximum power output
- Use of non-fossil renewable materials
- Carbon footprint lowered 18% during manufacturing process