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Under the skin of the Mercedes W07
Still the class of the field, the Mercedes W07 features several hidden and unique concepts under its bodywork. F1i technical expert Nicolas Carpentiers provides you with exclusive images and explanations. SHAFT On the 1.6-litre V6 turbocharged Mercedes power unit, the clutch is mounted on the internal combustion engine (ICE) rather than on the gearbox, which would be a more conventional installation. Lower engine revs (limited at 15,000rpm) in the latest turbo era allow having the clutch above the ICE. Such a layout is not new and actually the better option given the significant increase in torque compared to the previous normally aspirated V8 engines. Mercedes adopted it as early as...
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