How Mercedes F1's Ingenious Split Turbo Works
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How Mercedes F1's Ingenious Split Turbo Works
Been reading a few regarding the way Mercedes designed their F1 car this year. Pretty interesting and I think this video explains it well
http://jalopnik.com/how-mercedes-ing...ium=socialflow
http://jalopnik.com/how-mercedes-ing...ium=socialflow
How Mercedes F1's Ingenious Split Turbo Works
We've known that Mercedes F1 split their turbo in half, but this excellent tech video, put together by ex-F1 racer Martin Brundle and SkyF1, explains why it's just so effective.P
The video is worth it for the technical animations alone, but it's amazing to see how the relatively simple solution cascades into a number of benefits across multiple systems on the Mercedes grand prix car.
We've known that Mercedes F1 split their turbo in half, but this excellent tech video, put together by ex-F1 racer Martin Brundle and SkyF1, explains why it's just so effective.P
The video is worth it for the technical animations alone, but it's amazing to see how the relatively simple solution cascades into a number of benefits across multiple systems on the Mercedes grand prix car.
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i have to be honest, i miss the old v10 days. that sound was just so awesome. i could even live with the v8 too. with the latest turbo 6, it just doesn't sound as exciting anymore
but to see how technology evolves and cars actually keep on getting faster and fast, it's just insane
but to see how technology evolves and cars actually keep on getting faster and fast, it's just insane
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i have to be honest, i miss the old v10 days. that sound was just so awesome. i could even live with the v8 too. with the latest turbo 6, it just doesn't sound as exciting anymore
but to see how technology evolves and cars actually keep on getting faster and fast, it's just insane
but to see how technology evolves and cars actually keep on getting faster and fast, it's just insane
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i have to be honest, i miss the old v10 days. that sound was just so awesome. i could even live with the v8 too. with the latest turbo 6, it just doesn't sound as exciting anymore
but to see how technology evolves and cars actually keep on getting faster and fast, it's just insane
but to see how technology evolves and cars actually keep on getting faster and fast, it's just insane
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i have to be honest, i miss the old v10 days. that sound was just so awesome. i could even live with the v8 too. with the latest turbo 6, it just doesn't sound as exciting anymore
but to see how technology evolves and cars actually keep on getting faster and fast, it's just insane
but to see how technology evolves and cars actually keep on getting faster and fast, it's just insane
I'm pretty glad with this shift. These engines are more relevant now and that means R&D will flow into road cars. Nobody uses naturally aspirated V10s any more except Lamborghini.
Of course I would love a Turbocharged V10, but not sure what I would need that for. I'm already struggling to fully use the 560whp on M5.
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But the racing is so much more exciting now.
I'm pretty glad with this shift. These engines are more relevant now and that means R&D will flow into road cars. Nobody uses naturally aspirated V10s any more except Lamborghini.
Of course I would love a Turbocharged V10, but not sure what I would need that for. I'm already struggling to fully use the 560whp on M5.
I'm pretty glad with this shift. These engines are more relevant now and that means R&D will flow into road cars. Nobody uses naturally aspirated V10s any more except Lamborghini.
Of course I would love a Turbocharged V10, but not sure what I would need that for. I'm already struggling to fully use the 560whp on M5.
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That's a pretty awesome idea. It reduces complexity, the number of parts, and makes the engine smaller/easier to package. The application of this technology for road cars is pretty astounding IMO. I bet by the end of the decade every V6 or V8 Benz engine will use this type of turbo setup, both in gas and diesel engines.
#11
IMHO, unfortunately, F1 cars are simply not so fast anymore... 8s off pace vs 2004 units, and only 2s faster than GP2 cars.
Even the tech - LMP1 has more tech permitted than F1 now, and flexibility in rules allow for greater valiance of technology. F1 has become more about F1 politics than racing.
For instance, for 2014 LMP1, Toyota is using NA V8, Audi is using V6 turbo diesel and Porsche is using 4cly turbo.
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But the racing is so much more exciting now.
I'm pretty glad with this shift. These engines are more relevant now and that means R&D will flow into road cars. Nobody uses naturally aspirated V10s any more except Lamborghini.
Of course I would love a Turbocharged V10, but not sure what I would need that for. I'm already struggling to fully use the 560whp on M5.
I'm pretty glad with this shift. These engines are more relevant now and that means R&D will flow into road cars. Nobody uses naturally aspirated V10s any more except Lamborghini.
Of course I would love a Turbocharged V10, but not sure what I would need that for. I'm already struggling to fully use the 560whp on M5.
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But the racing is so much more exciting now.
I'm pretty glad with this shift. These engines are more relevant now and that means R&D will flow into road cars. Nobody uses naturally aspirated V10s any more except Lamborghini.
Of course I would love a Turbocharged V10, but not sure what I would need that for. I'm already struggling to fully use the 560whp on M5.
I'm pretty glad with this shift. These engines are more relevant now and that means R&D will flow into road cars. Nobody uses naturally aspirated V10s any more except Lamborghini.
Of course I would love a Turbocharged V10, but not sure what I would need that for. I'm already struggling to fully use the 560whp on M5.
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Don't forget that straight line speeds are up. The decrease in lap times comes from reduced aero and harder tires that can deal with the higher torque at low speeds and ultimately the fuel flow limit.
For those that haven't been following F1 as long and rue the day they switch to 4 cyl motors be aware that F1 already *had* them! 850 hp and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brabham_BT52.
Sure I miss the sound of V12s but the overall technology is awesome and it's great to see drivers drive (rather than hang on as the aero "sticks" the car to the road) and to actually be able to hear the tires etc... is kind of cool even if that isn't as awe inspiring as the wail of a V12.
For those that haven't been following F1 as long and rue the day they switch to 4 cyl motors be aware that F1 already *had* them! 850 hp and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brabham_BT52.
Sure I miss the sound of V12s but the overall technology is awesome and it's great to see drivers drive (rather than hang on as the aero "sticks" the car to the road) and to actually be able to hear the tires etc... is kind of cool even if that isn't as awe inspiring as the wail of a V12.