ncjay
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2/25/12 9:00 p.m.
Been doing some catching up on my F1 engineering info and have learned a few things I thought some other GRMers would find interesting. Current engine regulations are 2.4 liter naturally aspirated V-8s. The new rules in 2014 are 1.6L turbo V-6s. The engines have a minimum weight of 95 kg (209 lbs). They average about 4-6 mpg and have around 750 hp. Each driver is currently allowed 8 engines during the race season. In 2015 this drops to 4 engines per season. Yes, 4 engines for an entire F1 season. Per FIA rules, the engines are sealed for the season. Teams aren't even allowed to replace piston rings or other normal wear and tear items. Current engines have a limit of 18,000 rpm and produce about 140 decibels of noise @ full rpm, only 100db @ idle. The exhaust system is hand made from Inconel tubing with a wall thickness of about .030". The exhaust is replaced after each race. At full throttle, the exhaust pipes will get as hot as 900 degrees C. Once the driver lifts off the throttle, the pipes cool at 140 degrees per second. Some pretty cool stuff, eh? I think a 2.4L V-8 that weighs about 200lbs and has 300 to 400 hp (or more) has some possibilites. Also find it interesting that both Indycar and F1 will wind up with turbo V6s.
Now, make em pass more often and I'll be able to stay awake an entire race.
FWiW There is also talk that in addition to the turbo 6s there will be KERS systems installed so that the cars will run on batteries in the pits. That's being fought though.
BoostedBrandon wrote:
Now, make em pass more often and I'll be able to stay awake an entire race.
You obviously haven't watch F1 for the past 2 seasons
ncjay wrote:
I think a 2.4L V-8 that weighs about 200lbs and has 300 to 400 hp (or more) has some possibilites.
See... wishes DO come true 
http://www.h1v8.com/page/page/1562069.htm
SPECIFICATIONS H1V8:
75° odd fire V8
2.8 LITER, 170 cu. in. displacement (3.0 liter optional)
84mm Bore X 63mm Stroke (67 stroke optional)
4 cams, 32 valves via internal silent chain
530mm wide x 485mm long x 530mm high
400HP @ 10,000 rpm with stock street cams (higher spec. is available)
245 ft-lbs torque @ 7500 rpm
200 lbs engine weight
Billet nitrided steel 180° crank
4340 H-beam con-rods with ARP bolts
Billet 6061-T6 aluminum crankcase
Dry sump 0il system with 4 stage pump
7.25" or 5.5" Twin disc clutch
DTA S80 full sequential ECU
Unique cylinder offset and cam drive
Blah. Bring back the days of the 3.0 liter V10s that spin to 20,000 rpm and make over 1000 hp.
Turbos should at least make it slightly interesting.
