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I would guess there wouldnt be much difference on circuits like Sebring. |
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Think about the changes to rear aerodynamics. Do you really believe that the rear wing shrinking won't affect corner speeds.
PS: Sebring has 2 long straights. |
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Well, the regs are supposed to slow the cars down at Le Mans more than anywhere, and it's not just the rear wing glueing the cars to the circuit anyway. |
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I highly doubt that those times are fact, but the 10% drop in power may be fairly insignificant-I'll bet you that the R15's torque and power is probably at least equal to what Audi claimed in the R10's press release in 2006(650+hp and 1100nm+/810+ft/lbs), and we all know that real life figures are probably close to those quoted by Peugeot(700hp and 885ft/lbs).
Sebring has plenty of sections where handling is as important(if not more important) than sheer brute power. I doubt that 1:39-1:40 are possible, but 1:42's and maybe 1:41's are possible-just imagine what an R10 with slightly less power and torque but with more downforce(inspite of the wing reduction) and weight distrubution closer to the optimal 50/50 split could do, or even an R8 that's had as much R&D done to it as the R10 and R15 have had done. I think that based on Acura's times from testing and Peugeot's struggles to make the 908 competitive under the new regs(adapting an old car to new rules), the Audi R15 may be easily 1-2, maybe even 3 seconds a lap faster on a clear flyer. And there's reliablity, which is somewhat of an unknown with the R15. However, the Audi R10 was a good training ground as it was the first of it's kind. I doubt that most of those problems will surface on the R15-having slightly less power may make the car more relialble. My only big concern is the electrical system, being the first of it's kind(lithium ion battery being the main electrical power source), and the R15 did have a minor electrical glitch at a test in Italy(where the R15 photos first sufaced). However, Acura's power steering system has seemed to be a lacuna coil of problems-perhaps they're regreting the wide front tires deal now, especially if they can't get those issues fixed soon. Add a high revving flatcrank V8 to the mix, they may have problems. And the Pug hasn't been particularly reliable, ever-reliablity has cost them both years at Le Mans, in the LMS, and the Pug's inerter damper system doesn't like bumpy racetracks. If the Audis can hold together long enough(which they usually do), Sebring may be their's for the taking. We may find out on Wind Tunnel from Mr. McNish how things are going-but don't expect any earth-shattering announcements. |
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Hmm. Just what is the terminal velocity difference between the 2 tracks, say, for the Audi R-10? Or is this just a rabbit out of the hat, also. L.P. |
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Anyone know of anything even close to the actual times-Doubt 1:39-1:40s, but 1:42s and maybe even 1:41s seem possible as I wrote earlier.
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It will most likely be in the low 1:44s maybe dipping into the high 1:43s . The audi only managed 1:43 as the fastest they could run. THe reduction in power should slow it down a sec
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As for Le Mans, I don't think the top speed will be necesarily reduced, I think Audi and Peugeot might try to rely on top speed in order to gain back what they'll lose with those 1.6 meter wide rear wings. The 3:30 times are to be achieved in 2011, if I remember correctly, as the new rules are applied gradually, not all in one, for 2009. I still expect times around 3:25 this year at Le Mans, or in any case, under 3:30. You can't bring the 908 HDI down from 3:18 to 3:30 in one single year. |
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That's what I'm getting at. In the post-chicane Mulsanne, I don't think the runs are long enough to totally trim the cars out anymore, and I doubt the terminal velocity is extremely different at the 2 tracks.
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No pics of saturday free unofficial practices ???
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I indicated it was a joke within 4 post. Yet everyone is going bonkers with times that are unrealistic. It has less power. There are no driver names or speeds coming across the finish line. Why would they even be running that hard risking the car in a test any way. They haven't even had alot of dry running. So they were probably just trying to find a base setup to work on during the week. JK=J(Just)K(Kidding) |
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It would be expected that the 2 car with mcnish ran faster than the 1 car. So i gave a faster time to the two car with the one car not far behind. Apparently i did a good job. how hard is it to make a time 1:49.343,1:39.845,1:23.456, i could go on forever
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16 Mar 2009, 09:44 (Ref:2416497) | #69 | |
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Hello!
I'm a french girl (sorry for the spelling), a great motorsports fan and I'm going to watch my first ALMS race! I've found out an preview about the 2009 season : http://www.motorstv.com/car/enduranc...s-preview-2009 |
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Thanks for the heads-up , and Welcome to 10/10ths Lewicette.
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I think you're wrong
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another picture here: http://www.endurance-info.com/versio...l?page=44&np=0
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at the moment i can only see the gt times from the session before
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