Quote:
Originally Posted by TF110
775kg with the hybrid power and they expect the cars to be slower? Who're they kidding? You lose over 10% of your weight, to be slower you'd have to lose some good hp as well. What're they going to cut aero as well? I don't see the reason to 'slow' the cars down. P2 cars weren't far off 3:30 last year. I guess we'll see soon.
|
As weight is reduced, power would be, same speeds, greater efficiency. As Pescarolo said, if the ACO wants more efficient cars, why are current machines running with 100+kg ballast.
By moving to an energy formula you can free up power sources, in theory petrol, diesel, hybrid, all electric etc., will have the same chance of victory. As in Group C, qualifying can be a shoot-out, race pace will be dictated by how efficient your car is.
As for pace, the quickest petrol cars ran approx. 3.35's, with quite some development room to improve.