Red Bull 2014 F1 car — notice the lower nose
Credit: Red Bull
This weekend, the first Formula One race for 2014 will be held in Melbourne Australia. Major revisions to the cars for 2014:
● 1.6 litre 90 degree V6
● turbocharged
● restricted to 15,000 rpm
● tightened regs for crankshaft design, including 3 pin crank — purpose, aparently, is to restrict R&D in this area, & ultimately, cost
● 8 speed semi automatic gearbox — restricted to one set of ratios plus one change through the season without penalty
● individual engines must last for at least 4,000 km (2,485 miles) — 2013 engines had to last for just 2,000 km (1,242 miles)
● lower nose & other body changes to increase safety & reduce downforce
● an additional Energy Recovery System (ERS), turns waste heat energy in the exhaust into electricity, which is available to power the vehicle
● KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) is retained & will be renamed ERS-K
http://www.redbull.com/en/motorsports/f1/stories/1331638258301/new-f1-rules
http://www.formula1.com/news/features/2014/3/15534.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Formula_One_season#Regulation_changes / capture captures waste heat exhaust turbocharger electrical device Heat Motor Generator Unit waste heat stored electrical charge Kinetic Motor Generator Unit drive train drivers electronic braking devices brake bias gear ratios circuiteight gear ratios first race of the season Grand Prix grid penalty /
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