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Re: F1 power outputs

On Thu, 25 Jan 2001 Darren_Mason@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> 
> >>How, by the way,
> >>did F1 engineers get 1600 bhp out of 1.8 litres?
> 
> Lots of rpm, lots of boost (50 psi racing, 70 psi qualifying ? ) & very
> special fuel.
> Wasnt it only 1.5 litres ?

IIRV, Cosworth used the Ford 2.3l block for such endevers. Everything
else was different, but the castings where almost identical.

> 
> Would make an interesting motor in a purpose-built drag car. The quarter
> mile times I have seen for actual F1 cars have never been all that
> impressive (considering the power to weight ratio) , I guess due to tall
> gearing & tyres designed to go around corners instead of only in a straight
> line.

As well F1 cars create a massive amount of down force. Again IIRC,
at 200 mph a F1 car could run on the ceiling :-)

Thom

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