The FIA has released the 2014 Formula 1 technical regulations yesterday, Wednesday July 20 and they contain some very interesting information about the new V6 turbo engines.
Starting 2014, the F1 cars will need to be powered by V6 1.6-litre turbo engine that will be rev limited to 15,000 rpm and not the originally planned 12,000 rpm that generated several concerns about the sound of the motors.
The 2014 rules also stipulate that drivers must be able to start the cars themselves, rather than relying on external starters.
Rule 5.1.7 says that all engines must have six cylinders arranged in a 90° “V” configuration and the normal section of each cylinder must be circular and the overall weight of the power unit (which includes the engine, the turbocharger, the KERS unit and other devices) must be a minimum of 155kg.
Rule 5.1.4 indicates that fuel mass flow must not exceed 100kg/h, which will put a restriction on engine power as the flow of fuel will be limited.
The new rules also place an increasing importance upon alternative energy systems, including a requirement for cars to be operative entirely under electrical power when circulating in the pit lane.
On a final note, the new rules states that the number of forward gear ratios must be 8.
Starting 2014, the F1 cars will need to be powered by V6 1.6-litre turbo engine that will be rev limited to 15,000 rpm and not the originally planned 12,000 rpm that generated several concerns about the sound of the motors.
The 2014 rules also stipulate that drivers must be able to start the cars themselves, rather than relying on external starters.
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| Renault 1.5-litre V6 turbo engine of 1984. (Photo: WRI2) |
Rule 5.1.7 says that all engines must have six cylinders arranged in a 90° “V” configuration and the normal section of each cylinder must be circular and the overall weight of the power unit (which includes the engine, the turbocharger, the KERS unit and other devices) must be a minimum of 155kg.
Rule 5.1.4 indicates that fuel mass flow must not exceed 100kg/h, which will put a restriction on engine power as the flow of fuel will be limited.
The new rules also place an increasing importance upon alternative energy systems, including a requirement for cars to be operative entirely under electrical power when circulating in the pit lane.
On a final note, the new rules states that the number of forward gear ratios must be 8.