Interesting new rules for 2013
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F1 ENGINE RULES FROM 2013- 1.6-litre, four-cylinder turbos with energy recovery and fuel restrictions to replace current 2.4-litre normally aspirated V8s
- Fuel efficiency to increase by a target of 50%
- Overall power to remain same at approx 750bhp
- Checks and balances to ensure costs are contained and performance across all engines remains comparable
- Fuel to be limited by fuel-flow restrictions and a stipulated maximum tank capacity
- Plan for advanced 'compound' turbos to be introduced in subsequent years
- Power of Kers energy recovery systems to increase from 60kw in 2011 to 120kw in 2013
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/9275796.stm
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