[wylde1]

lots of neat stuff. I love F1.

but i still think the craziest thing is that they can get almost 800 hp out of a 2.4L v8. WITH just about everything limited. intake size, bore size (therefore displacement), rpms, type of fuel, number of valves per cyl, materials. etc etc. the list goes on and on. AND the engine block, when combined with the gearbox is a stressed member of the cars frame. Which means it needs to deliver that power, be reliable (they only get 8 engines per year) AND take the immense twisting of 4.5-5g in some corners.

pinnacle of automotive technology.