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Old 22 Sep 2008, 14:01 (Ref:2295249)   #6
Valenok
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Valenok should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
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Originally Posted by gwyllion
Audi has to consider 3 important factors:
  • tyre changes will take longer: This reduces the advantage of an open car, because you have a bit more time during a pilot change.
  • smaller rear wing (-40 cm) + bigger gurney: This makes the aerodynamics of the car even more important. Coupes have a small advantage in this area.
  • bigger restrictors for diesel: Before the annoucement of the new rules, Peugeot already suggested they might have to go to smaller engine (e.g., V10). A smaller diesel engine also helps improve the weight distribution.
My resulting guess: R15 = coupe with 5.0 V10 TDI.
1. pilot change - not a big deal. Modern coupes and barchettas are equal in this moment
2. I've heard open barchettas has downforce advantage, cause they have lower bodyshell, without cabin
3. It's not so simple - to cut 2 cylindres from engine
So, I hope, it will be coupe with V10TDI
Coupes look well, and there is some fashion for it. Smaller engine give more place for future hybrid drive
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