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How much torque does an F1 car have?
Correct me if i’m wrong but i believe current F1 torque figures are believed to be around 260 lb-ft at maybe 16,000 rpm. In a 3000cc road car engine this is a resonable torque figure, but i find it surprising it’s not higher for an F1 engine.
Which is more important BHP or torque?
BHP is pretty much the power of an engine in simple terms. The BHP determines the acceleration and top speed of a vehicle. Often fast and quick vehicles will focus more on the BHP than the torque. Let’s discuss why they don’t care much about the torque while heavier vehicles want more torque than BHP.
What is BHP torque and rpm in cars?
What is torque and what is horsepower? In fact, brake horsepower is derived from a calculation that relies on torque: BHP = Torque X RPM / 5252. Defined simply, multiply the torque by the axis’s rotational speed per minute (RPM) and you’ll get the engine’s final power output.
What is ‘flat-curve’ torque in diesel engines?
Most modern diesel engines deliver a ‘ flat-curve ’ torque. In ‘flat-curve’ design, the engine produces maximum torque at a ‘ lower-to-middle-end ’ of the engine speed i.e. approx. 1500 rpm onward. Its value remains almost the same or ‘flat’ across most of the engine speed range (2500-4000 rpm).
What are the advantages of a flat-curve engine?
In ‘flat-curve’ design, the engine produces maximum torque at a ‘lower-to-middle-end’ of the engine speed i.e. approx. 1500 rpm onward. Its value remains almost the same or ‘flat’ across most of the engine speed range (2500-4000 rpm). This helps in better acceleration and effects fewer gear shifts while driving.
What is the formula for torque and speed?
Torque and Speed Formula. Torque =frac {Power} {speed}. Or. tau =frac {P} {omega }. Where, P is the power (work done per unit time) τ is the torque (rotational ability of a body) ω is the angular speed/velocity (rate of change of angular displacement) The above equation can be rearranged to compute the angular velocity required
What determines the amount of torque an engine produces?
The amount of torque that an engine can exert depends upon the engine RPM. Different engine designs/configurations develop different torque characteristics such as peak curve/flat curve. Most automotive engines produce useful torque output within a narrow band of the engine’s entire speed range.