flat tyre Wrote:
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> But that's what's so innovative about it - it is a
> completely different concept for the layout of a
> car. The key is in the name - an 'experimental'
> slot, it's for trying out new concepts... it
> doesn't have to be quicker (although of course
> that is the aim), but at the end of the day
> they're using that slot to try out things that
> might not be tried anywhere else.
>
I just feel given a regulation-less entry slot, an entry that was more relevant to future technologies would have been far more innovative, and when I say innovative, I mean technology and design with a purpose of better performance.
Aside from low drag what performance benefits does the car have?
> Also bear in mind that it is a new born idea it
> could still have a long way to go in terms of
> improvements.
>
> If you ask me - although they both deserve their
> slots in the Le Mans, a car with a completely
> different layout philosophy is a lot more
> experimental than a conventionally shaped car with
> a different engine... and hybrids have been around
> for a while now, as much as I like them, they
> don't really belong in the experimental slot.
I am not saying the hybrids deserve the slot, but WR's hydrogen car certainly does! Or maybe even a fully electric racing vehicle?
My point comes down to one single question, what technology, or innovation is there on the Delta wing that could pave a way for future vehicle design, and/or has future road vehicle technology.
Also, same pace as LMP2? Barely! It was not achieving the target lap times either. Fuel economy might an important issue, and of course have relevance to the race itself but the car achieved low drag and good fuel economy because it was not bound by regulations. That is my point. If they achieved the same figures with a car that was LMP2 legal then I would be amazed. The WR of course is not regulated either but hydrogen is a never before tried technology which does have possible future relevance.
Look, I admire what highcroft did, and I admire its looks, or at least have come to! But I can only see a marketing ploy for getting Nissan some cash, and ACO and Le mans better coverage....
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL