08-08-2014, 10:45 AM
F1 CARS
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Introduction
Most sophisticated vehicles used in the most technologically advanced form of sports.
Each and every minute details tuned to perfection
Each f1 team has the responsibility to come up with the most efficient design.
Bringing the f1 cars to a halt is an incredible challenge.
F1 car driving demands precision, incredibly fast reflexes and endurance from the driver.
The Cockpit
Cockpit is a very sparse environment.
Driver has limited movement.
Driver experiences G-forces.
Designers are forever trying to lower the centre of gravity of the car.
Rear wing
Made up of 2 sets of aerofoil connected to each other by wing endplates.
Top aerofoil made up of a maximum of 3 elements.
Lower aerofoil made up of single element.
Endplates prevent the air from spilling over the sides of the wings.
Steering wheel and pedals
A sophisticated steering wheel with all the information available.
On the front of the wheel items such as rev lights, speed limit button, fuel mixture controls, radio buttons etc. are provided.
Levers for changing gears are located on the back of the wheel.
Pedals are designed specifically for each driver.
Only 2 pedals are available- for acceleration and for braking.
Conclusion
The car’s engine, suspension, aerodynamics, tyres etc determine how fast they go.
The engineering of materials, cooling system, aerodynamics and high temperature structural stiffness of f1 components is leading edge technology.
Getting the car tuned up and keeping it in a state of perfection are 2 of the team’s most important tasks during a season.