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Whats the difference between F1 cars and Indy cars?

Discussion in 'F1' started by riverflyer, May 29, 2005.

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  1. riverflyer

    riverflyer F1 Rookie

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    Does anyone know the specs for the two series? Like Weight, HP, Displacement, etc.
    thanks
     
  2. BMW.SauberF1Team

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    IRL: naturally asipirated V8 3.0L running on methanol, ~650hp, choice of Toyota, Chevy, Honda
    F1: natually asipirated V10 3.0L running on gasoline, ~950hp, any engine manufacturer you want

    IRL: 10,300 RPM rev limit
    F1: unlimited rev limit, but revs over 19K sometimes

    IRL: 6-speed manual
    F1: 7-speed F1

    IRL: 1,525 pounds without driver
    F1: 1,323 pounds with driver.

    IRL Chassis: Generic chassis with choice of either Panoz or Dallara
    F1 Chassis: Custom made for each team with ability to add wings and adjust aerodynamics:

    IRL tires: Firestone only
    F1 tires: Michelin or Bridgestones.

    IRL fuel: Methanol, 1.5 mi/gal
    F1 fuel: gasoline, 3 mi/gal
     
  3. beast

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    IRL Ground effect tunnels under the side pods
    F1 Stepped flat bottom from the back of the front tire to the rear axle

    IRL Incompetent has been wanabe drivers
    F1 Drivers at the top of there games (Most of them)

    IRL Egomaniac in charge of the series
    F1 Egomaniac in charge of the series :D
     
  4. tifosi12

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    IRL Turns left (for the most part)
    F1 Turns left and right
    :)

    What about electronics?
    F1 Traction control, sequential F1 paddle shift, no brake assist, no launch control
    IRL ???
     
  5. imperial83

    imperial83 F1 Rookie
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    That stuff is too complicated for IRL.

    IRL: Beer can holder, XM Satellite Radio, On Star!
     
  6. BMW.SauberF1Team

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    Rolling starts, pssh.

    IRL: Oval course brakes are carbon rotors with 4-pot calipers. Road courses (2 races) are steel rotors with 6-pot calipers.
    F1: Carbon rotors

    UPDATE: DANICA STALLED IN PITS!!!! LIKE 30 SECONDS! She didn't know to put the car in neutral? Just had it left in gear without the clutch pushed down.
     
  7. racerx3317

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    No need for launch control, traction control, or brake assit on ovals or anything, a little purer in my opinion. Plus they are banned by the regs. I think paddle shift shouldn't even exist in F1. An F1 car shouldn't be easy to drive but that's just my opinion.
     
  8. imperial83

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  9. racerx3317

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    Isn't there a budweiser bumper sticker on the williams?
     
  10. TurboTodd

    TurboTodd Formula 3

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    Actually believe the IRL cars do use TC.
     
  11. imperial83

    imperial83 F1 Rookie
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    You know my opinions on Williams. I think they are a better fit for a spec car series like IRL anyway.
     
  12. racerx3317

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    Well one did finish in front of the red cars today.
     
  13. imperial83

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    Reasons:
    1) A very good German driver!
    2) Montoya's lack of driving abilities. (Turn 1)
     
  14. riverflyer

    riverflyer F1 Rookie

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    thanks for all the info, and the humor too.
     
  15. racerx3317

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    Webber's, JPM didn't do anything wrong.
     

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