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Originally Posted by aaronng
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Ill take one?Quote:
Originally Posted by aaronng
when tuboes were in f1 they were running 1.5lt with 30 to 50 psi Then major teams were achieving 1200hp at the motor but no traction lower grip slower times
back in the days of qualifying engines and tyres.
I agree though, i'm fairly sure they were 1.5s.
Renaults return in 1977
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Returning to Grand Prix racing after an absence of almost 70 years was French car pioneer Renault along with an equally illustrious name, Michelin. It was Michelin that would introduce radial-ply tires to Formula One just as it had led the way with detachable rims at the beginning of the century. Renault also had a trick up its sleeve that would change Formula One in a couple of years. Their cars were powered by a 1.5 liter turbocharged engine which produced approximately 500 bhp. By 1985 turbocharged engines were producing over 1000 bhp.
Honda should release a 1.3lt turbo 1200hp Civic Breeze. :rofl:
haha, the service places would make a fortune, those qualifying spec engines weren't built to last more than a few laps....Quote:
Originally Posted by Vivski
"Hello Mr Smith, when would you like to book your car in for its 500km service and rebuild. Your 400km service and rebuild was done two weeks ago" :D
Whoops, you're right. 1.5L. Interestingly, they had a choice of I4 or V6 engines, depending on which they wanted to develop. Surprisingly, I found quite a big difference in power figures. In one year (1985), there are specs for power ranging from 750 to 900hp! http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...fyear=1980#topQuote:
Originally Posted by j3z3z
BTW, just found info that the 2006 2.4L V8s spin at up to 22,000rpm!
yes they will and higher to gain back lost power. hopefully buy the time they decide they v8's are to powerfull they will be reving from 25-30kQuote:
Originally Posted by aaronng
Quite silly, the F1 rules. They limited the downforce, so the teams developed aerodynamic aids. They now limit engine power by using smaller capacity engines, but the team will find ways to make more power. So silly! If they want to limit power, just tell the teams, 800hp max! Don't shit around by telling everyone to change engine size.
From what I have seen on a DVD, the Group B rally cars were just as fast as the turbo F1 cars.
Now think about this, the Group B cars were on dirt not tarmac!
That is amazing.
I personally think they were running (2004,2005) around 1000Hp+ just no one really checked it.
They will make the V8 engines just as fast!
No way you could enforce that, they could instantly switch tune levels if they were told their cars would be tested to keep under the power limit.Quote:
Originally Posted by aaronng