Evolution Of Racing Car

In which decade did F1 first use mid-mounted engines?

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1970s

• 1980s

What was the power output of the F1 cars in the 1950s?

• 290 horsepower

• 500 horsepower

• 700 horsepower

• 425 horsepower

What type of engine layout did F1 teams start experimenting with in the 1970s to improve handling?

• Inline fours

• V12s

• 180 degree V12

• V10s

What technology did Honda introduce in the 1990s to control the valves with more accuracy?

• KERS

• MGU-K

• Turbocharging

• Pneumatic valve control

What was the power output of the F1 cars in the 1980s?

• 675 horsepower

• 1400 horsepower

• 800 horsepower

• 900 horsepower

What was the purpose of introducing KERS in 2009?

• To increase fuel efficiency

• To improve aerodynamics

• To reduce weight

• To regenerate energy

What type of engines were introduced in F1 in 2014?

• V10 engines

• V12 engines

• V8 engines

• V6 engines

What is the purpose of the hybrid technology in the current F1 engines?

• To reduce fuel flow restrictions

• To increase rev limits

• To increase horsepower

• To trickle down to road cars

What is the power output of the current F1 engines?

• 1000 horsepower

• 800 horsepower

• 1400 horsepower

• 625 horsepower

What is the main focus of the FIA in the current F1 engines?

• To increase speed

• To develop hybrid technology

• To improve aerodynamics

• To reduce weight