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<< Prev Page 2 of 2  The car's engine, energy recovery system and gearbox are again supplied by Ferrari. The 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 engine has a rev limit of 15,000 rpm. The technical regulations allow for certain components to be completely redesigned for the 2015 season. The aim has been not only to increase the power from the turbocharged engine, but above all to optimise the car's energy recovery and energy storage capability.In terms of its concept, the engine is very much comparable with last year's, but its architecture has changed significantly, necessitating numerous adjustments to the chassis. The exhaust tailpipe is again positioned centrally between two pylons, though they are no longer supported by the rear crash element, but by the gearbox housing. The spring and damper elements at the rear axle are again pullrod-actuated, but otherwise this is a totally new construction with separate lower wishbone legs. In addition, the engineers worked on improving the mechanical traction. Besides a number of other parts, there will be optimised gear ratios to support this effort. As with its predecessor, the packaging of the C34 presented the engineers with a genuine challenge. After all, in excess of 40 electronics boxes have to be accommodated, of which more than 30 require cooling. A first impression of the value of these measures will be obtained at the first test in Jerez. "Later on it will be crucial to see where we stand in comparison to our competition," explained chief designer Eric Gandelin. The Sauber F1 Team will use a roll-out version of the car for the first test at Jerez. Some components are still from the C33 and will be successively replaced by new parts. "We will use the time up to Melbourne to ensure we're as competitive as possible when we line up on the grid for the season opener," added Eric Gandelin. << Prev Page 2 of 2 |
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