Honda quits F1, invests in carbon-free tech instead

Re:Honda quits F1, invests in carbon-free tech instead by TylerE on Monday October 05, 2020 @02:14PM (#24690373)

Don't underestimate the LS motor. The C8 Corvette is rated for 27mpg highway. Don't know of any other 500hp vehicle that comes close.

70 years of iteration on a basic design goes a long way.

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Re:Honda quits F1, invests in carbon-free tech instead by exDM69 on Tuesday October 06, 2020 @04:58AM (#24695891)

It's a fine engine alright, but not even really in the same class.

The engine would have to put out about 7 mpg at 110 mph average speed, with lots of braking and acceleration and top speeds north of 200 mph.

It would need a turbo and significant amount of boost to put out a comparable 850 hp. And not exceed 100kg/hour fuel flow rate.

And it's still about 60kg heavier at about 150kg vs. 210kg.

All of this is kinda a silly comparison, because an LS engine won't fit in an F1 car and afaik can't be used as a stressed structural member.

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