New engines, fuel limit head list of changes
- The New Changes that would be seen during the 2014 Racing season are :
- 1.6 litre V6 turbo-charged engine will replace existing 2.4 litre V8 engines
- ERS (Energy Recovery System) will replace KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) with twice the power
- no button for ERS, power to be delivered at rear wheels via throttle pedal using car’s electronics
- to harvest additional energy, cars will use 2 seperate Motor Generator Units to convert mechanical & heat energy to electrical & vice versa
- cars to use 35% less fuel, as each car will be allowed to use a maximum of 100 kilos (135 litres), 2/3rd their weight for prvious season
- cars will run with 8 forward gears (first time)
- gear-ratios which are to be selected pre-season, will be used for entire season
- each gear-box should last for minimum of 6 races, which was 5 races previously
- Pirelli will be the official tire supplier for 3 years
- a decision to award double points for the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi on Nov 23 has been taken
Exams Perspective:
- Formula One
- New Changes for 2014 season