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Sure. They "could" theoretically release energy whenever or wherever they want, but there are only a limited number of situations where the usage of the hybrid boost makes sense both in terms of performance and efficiency, namely mainly upon exiting corners.
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At the end, please correct me if am I wrong, we have:
Audi R18: 4.0 V6 TDI powers rear wheels + ERS-K and KERS power front wheels Porsche 919: 2.0 V4 turbo powers rear wheels + ERS-H mounted on rear + ERS-K and KERS power front wheels Toyota TS040: 3.7 V8 NA powers rear wheels + ERS-K and KERS power rear wheels + ERS-K and KERS power front wheels is that right ? |
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Feasible or not, I'd be curious to hear your ideas. I know well connected people who are interested in ideas...
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One thing that shows the step up that Toyota have made this year is the fact that they already have a LM aero kit and a sprint package done, and are working on more aero parts. That's worlds ahead of where they were last season.
I really think that they see this year as their big opportunity to finally get a win at LM! |
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When must it be set in stone ? After the first official (Paul Ricard) test practice (before Silverstone) ?... Toyota and or Porsche might yet surprise... |
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If they were to do 300hp of boost between the two like last year's cars output, it would equal around 25 seconds per lap at Le Mans of that level! Thats exciting |
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Nice! I like it a lot!
Both versions are nice! Interesting engine/hybrid choice. Hope they have a great year! |
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First video of the TS040 leaving the pits https://vine.co/v/MOtg9UnYnKe
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Toyota already did a endurance test.
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An interesting fact is revealed in http://www.endurance-info.com/fr/ste...-etre-patient/
The driver shuffle between the #7 and #8 car has to size and weight. In this way, 3 kg can be saved on the seat insert |
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The stuff is actually quite dense. It's a bit like pillow seats in wheelchairs. Very comfortable. This kind of foam also envelops the back and butt of the drivers in a perfect way and supports it well when spending many hours in them.
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Thats the 'foot' i was talking about on the front splitter a few posts back.
Heres another short video on vine of the Toyota accelerating down the pit straight- https://vine.co/v/MOQ6lDxuPlp definitely a lot louder than F1 |
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I had not noticed this earlier, but the TS040 has mandatory air extractors on the inside at the rear.
source: http://www.endurance-info.com/fr/pho...ia-wec-essais/ |
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http://www.roadandtrack.com/racing/t...racers?src=rss
A nice little retrospective of Toyota's previous Le-Mans cars |
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http://www.motorsport-total.com/wec/...-14032805.html contains some additional technical information.
According to John Litjens the complete hybrid system is around 30% heavier than last year. He is happy that they are under the minimum weight. Because supercapacitors are such a heavy technology, they could not go for the 8 MJ option. All drivers needed half a day to get used to the recuperation on the front axle. Most of their drivers left brake. This is not ideal for fuel consumption because the accelerator and brake pedal are pressed simultaneously, burning precious petrol. So the drivers need to be aware of this. |
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