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Renault Gets All Artsy with Shots of New 2014 Turbocharged F1 Engine
As of this year, the Formula One championship will see its rules change in a very important way. Whereas for the past few years, cars were running 2.4-liter naturally-aspirated V8 engines, now the rules dictate that only turbocharged 1.6-liter V6 configurations are allowed. Read more »
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Vw Will Go All Turbo In The U.s. In 3-4 Years, Says Exec
Volkswagen of America will drop naturally aspirated gasoline engines in favor of more powerful and economical turbocharged gasoline and diesel units within the next three to four years, a company executive said. The company's U.S. lineup currently...
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Renault Details 2014 F1 1.6-liter V6 Turbo Unit: 760 Hp, 35 Percent More Fuel-efficient
Starting with the 2014 season, Formula 1 regulations shift drastically, and the most significant change is the switch from 2.4-liter normally aspirated V8 engines to 1.6-liter direct-injected turbocharged V6 units. Renault is the first F1 engine manufacturer...
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Williams Drops Renault Engines, Will Be Powered By Mercedes-benz From 2014
If you like Formula 1, you probably know that major changes will happen next season, with the most important being the switch from normally aspirated 2.4-liter V8 engines to turbocharged 1.6-liter V6 hybrid units. Following McLaren’s announcement...
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Red Bull And Renault Renew Their F1 Partnership For 5 More Years
You don’t change a winning team, or so the saying goes. And Red Bull Racing's collaboration with Renault isn't only about winning – it is about absolutely dominating Formula 1 as the pair has almost secured both drivers’...
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Williams And Renault Reunite In Formula 1
A legendary alliance is reforming in Formula 1: Williams and Renault Sport have decided to cooperate once again for the 2012 and 2013 seasons, when the rules stipulate V8 engines, and an option to continue in 2014 when the new turbocharged V6s are introduced....
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