Clouseau Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Key proposals are:Engine efficiencyLimit engine power by imposing a maximum energy flow rate. There will be few restrictions on the engine cycle, which can include turbo-charging and energy recovery. This could lead to a gain of at least 20% in thermal efficiency.DragAllow moving aerodynamic devices, which will reduce drag by more than 50% and allow a 40% reduction in the power required to maintain current speeds.Energy recoveryEnergy will be recovered during braking and returned to both front and rear axles when accelerating. The amount of energy returned on each straight will be limited in order to prevent top speeds exceeding circuit safety criteria.FuelThe total amount of fuel energy to be consumed during a race will be regulated, encouraging further overall efficiency. The CO2 emitted will be further reduced by the introduction of gasoline which is partly derived from sustainable, non-food bio sources but complies fully with pump fuel legislation.OvertakingNew aerodynamic rules will halve the downforce, and de-sensitise the car to the influence of the wake of the car ahead. It is also proposed to eliminate automatically the downforce deficit of the following car.RegulationsThe best estimates of what these measures will mean in terms of regulations are currently as follows:• 1.3-1.5 litre, 4-cylinder engine;• no RPM or boost limit;• energy flow rate to generate 300kW, including energy recovery from the exhaust;• 200kW brake energy recovery, front and rear axle;• 400-600kJ energy return per straight;• pump-legal bio-fuel;• FIA specified and supplied undertray and possibly other aerodynamic components;• 50% 2007 downforce;• adjustable, regulated wings and cooling;• automatic downforce adjustment when following another car;• lap times and top speeds maintained at 2009 levels;• over 50% reduction in fuel consumed.CostsA number of measures to constrain costs are proposed, including:• standardisation of components (including wheels, brakes, brake ducts and uprights);• homologation of components and assemblies;• material restrictions;• extended life of assemblies;• restrictions on personnel and work at races;• restrictions on the use of certain facilities (eg wind tunnels). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putney Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 well this is going to be bloomin' boring then! why not start fitting airbags and pedestrian friendly bonnets....IMO they should ditch F1 and start racing ferrari's and Lambo's all the big super cars but unrestrict power....A lot more interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 no rpm limit and no boost limit on a 1.3?1000bhp+ here we come then!these things will be crazy fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clouseau Posted June 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 no, 300kw limit. so thats about 400bhp. but because of the adjustable downforce they should be getting the top speeds that we currently get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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