Car Design & Technology Archives - Page 3 of 3

Fuel

F1 cars run at approximately 4 miles per gallon. Fuel is one of the most vital factors of a race. A full...

The steering system provides the drivers with information on how well the car is handling. It is the most direct contact the...

Aerodynamics Aerodynamics is a large subject to generalize as it encompasses a wide range of techniques and applications. As this site is...

A family hatchback car needs 45 metres to stop from 60 MPH. An F1 car needs just 18 metres. Braking Systems In order for...

Tyres At top speed, an F1 tyre will be making 50 rotations a second. An F1 tyre will rotate approximately 150,000 turns over...

Suspension The suspension’s main job is to hold the tyres where the car’s designer of the car intended them to be. This...

The temperature in an F1 cockpit can routinely reach 50 degrees centigrade, despite the car moving at 200mph. Composites Modern F1 chassis...