*sigh* “Yes, the engine is mostly the same as the 2016 Formula 1 engine, but to achieve the target mileage we had to reduce the compression ratio or strengthen the crankcase, for example.” -Adam Allsopp, Project ONE Powertrain Director
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“On the outside, the 4x4² pictured is painted in “Green Hell Mago” which pays homage to the Nürburgring. It actually debuted on the AMG GT R about a year ago.”
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This car also had a pretty wild pushrod suspension that the base SLS did not have
“The Mini now sits stranded in a garage in Washington D.C.”
With a base price $189,050, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid better have standard heated rear seats.
Correct - heated rear seats are a stand-alone option
Did you push the seat heating button on the rear door? It’s on the same panel as the rear door speaker grille.
Did you see the matte metallic blue? It’s pretty sweet.
Metallic paint is a $720 option
Considering it’s an F1 engine with minimal modifications to make it road legal, you shouldn’t be too shocked. :)
From the press release: “The four overhead camshafts are driven by spur gears. To enable high engine speeds, the mechanical valve springs have been replaced by pneumatic valve springs.”
You’re still wrong. “It is still a 1.6-litre F1 engine, with the original crankcase and cylinder heads.” -Tobias Moers
It seems like you really just have a strong desire to be wrong. Let’s just remember, quickly, that not every statement of fact is marketing speak, and Elon Musk is not an example of how a normal CEO communicates.
“All the electric components are from F1 - the crank motor, the split turbo...” -Tobias Moers
“In fact, the whole battery concept, even the cells, come directly from Formula 1—they are the exact same cells they are using in the F1 cars. It’s the most expensive cell you can get.” -Tobias Moers
“I’ve not driven it yet, but I’ve developed the engine. I’m pretty proud of that...I’ve won the championship in that engine.”-Lewis Hamilton
“The vast majority of it carries across. Clearly things like fuel and emissions need to be managed but that works fairly seamlessly.” -Andy Cowell, Managing Director at Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains
“‘We have an F1 engine that is used to idling at 4500rpm, now idling at 1100rpm; it still revs to 11,000rpm in the road car. It is still a 1.6-litre F1 engine, with the original crankcase and cylinder heads. We have to change the injectors, and reduce the compression ratio a little, but that’s it. You don’t need an F1…