Alez
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| posted on 25/2/05 at 08:09 AM |
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Why Le Mans looks, not F-1?
Although F-1 cars are supposedly best for the track, today track-day car designs (Radical, Ultima, Westfield XTR, MK GT-R, TAD LMP, whatever) have a
different look, clearly Le Mans influenced. The most noticeable difference is probably the wheels (bodywork covered / exposed). Why is F-1 looks good
for aerodynamics in an F-1, but bad in one of these track day cars? In other words, why is Le Mans looks good for aerodynamics in a track-day car, but
bad in a F-1?
There must be a good reason for this, otherwise these uncompromised track-day / racing cars would look more like:
http://www.dragonsportscars.com/
http://www.edgesportscars.com/
(Note the Dragon F-1 is in fact a two seater.)
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JoelP
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| posted on 25/2/05 at 08:30 AM |
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f1 style would probably have to be a single seater! this could be the reason, as singles will not sell as well as 2 seaters - the main point is
scaring friends!!
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chunkielad
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| posted on 25/2/05 at 08:32 AM |
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The edge one is UGLY
I don't think SVA man would like the front wing!!
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Fred W B
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| posted on 25/2/05 at 08:37 AM |
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Open wheels are bad for aero, the FI cars are open wheel because the rules say they must be openwheel.
Cheers
Fred WB
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Alez
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| posted on 25/2/05 at 09:15 AM |
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quote:
Open wheels are bad for aero, the FI cars are open wheel because the rules say they must be openwheel.
I knew there HAD to be a logical reason for it such as this one!!
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