Formula 1 engine horsepower. Not since the heady days of the turbo charged 1980s have power figures of quite this level been produced by f1 engines not even by the highly developed 3 liter v10s that were last used in 2005. 120 kw 161 hp max energy recovery lap mgu k. After several years in competition f1s current 16 liter turbocharged hybrid v6s are hitting 1000 horsepower in qualifying beating mercedes amg ferrari and honda to the punch.
Formula one cars use highly automated semi automatic sequential gearboxes with paddle shifters with regulations stating that 8 forward gears increased from 7 from the 2014 season onwards and 1 reverse gear must be used with rear wheel drive. Formula 1 loves a big number whether thats the 8bn liberty media paid for control of the sport last year 6g cornering forces or 230mph top speeds. Max energy deployment lap mgu k.
The power a formula one engine produces is generated by operating at a very high rotational speed up to 15000 revolutions per minute rpm. Max energy deployment lap mgu h. 4 mj 333s at full power max rpm mgu h.
Max energy recovery lap mgu h. The gearbox is constructed of carbon titanium as heat dissipation is a critical issue and is bolted onto the back of the engine.
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