Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

New F1 Engine - Video

  • 05-02-2014 11:09am
    #1
    AugustusMinimus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,564 ✭✭✭


    For those who don't already know, F1 is moving to a 1.6L V6 Turbo engine for this season.

    The engine itself will only produce between 600 to 650bhp due to having a fuel flow limiter attached and having a certain rev limit. The aim is to produce more efficient F1 engines.

    To compensate for the loss of power, KERS (now called ERS-K) is going to be supplemented by another energy recovery device called ERS-H. The new device is attached to the turbo and will generate electricity when the turbo isn't being used. It will also eliminate turbo lag by spinning the turbo if needed before the exhaust gases get the chance to do so.

    Combined, ERS-K and ERS-H will supply an additional 160bhp for a maximum of 33 seconds during a lap. However, while KERS was used by the driver at the push of a button, the additional power from the new system will be blended with engine power.

    Nice video here from Craig Scarborough explaining it all.



Advertisement