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V10-addict.
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Some clips I put together whereby BMW-Williams' F1 car sounds start to intersect with the high revving sounds of the S85b50 from the E60 M5. At idle, the F1 should be around 4500rpm, which is where the S85-swapped M3 is fluttering in the first video. To me, the simularities are clear.
#BMW #V10 #F1 #F1V10 #m5v10 by @driverscar

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3 days ago

#Ferrari #FerrariF1 #MinardiDay #F1 #imola taken in Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari di Imola by @driverscar

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4 days ago

Proof that FXX > 599XX
#Ferrari #FXX #corseclienti taken in Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari di Imola by @driverscar

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6 days ago

I'm amazed by the lack of effort on BMW's part in explaining all of the F1-derived technology that went into making the S85 V10. It's as though they made their profits and have moved on. They really ought to pay closer attention to their heritage like Porsche, Ferrari, etc. instead of letting the B58 Bros rewrite their history for them.
The S85b50 is the greatest roadcar engine to exist. No other engine blends sophisticated, exotic motorsport qualities with usability like this block does. If you disagree, fight me in the comments.
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#BMW #BMWV10 #F1V10 #V10 #F1 by @driverscar

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11 days ago

According to the data that I gathered from F1 engineers and race team publications, BMW-Williams had arguably achieved the most superior naturally-aspirated engine in Formula 1. It happened towards the end of the V10 era of in ’04-’05. Not only was it the lightest V10, but it revved the highest, resulting in more horsepower compared to teams like Ferrari. However, it should be said that Ferrari most-likely understated their horsepower figures – probably to throw off the competition. Regardless, the BMW had superior technocal specs.

The reason why Ferrari had more victories (5 consecutive championships) is because they had experimented with odd-firing V10 engines years prior to BMW, giving them a head start in this multi-billion-dollar technological arms race. The 90⁰ V10 had a clear aerodynamic advantage over the even-firing 72⁰ engines, and Ferrari were the first to exploit this discovery. On top of that, BMW struggled with a low-downforce chassis, the wrong tire supplier, and political turmoil between them and Williams for several years, which severely limited their potential.

By late 2004, BMW had developed a new engine: the P85, which, according to its specs, would have mopped the floor with Ferrari had they been able to run it. The problem, however, was that the FIA had doubled the required engine lifespan right before the ’05 season began, forcing BMW to grit their teeth and play it safe by re-running the P84 engine instead, leaving the world wondering “what could’ve been?”.

At that time, other manufacturers had adopted the 90⁰ V10 as well, such as Toyota, Mercedes-Ilmor, Mugen-Honda, and Cosworth, which began to make things interesting for perhaps the first time during the V10 legislation of the sport. Had they been given more time to run what they brought, BMW would’ve given Ferrari a serious run for their money.

By ’06, F1 saw a departure from peak combustion engine development as the FIA stipulated V8’s, which were not only less powerful but also heavier than the V10’s, marking a pivotal point in the history of F1.

#bmw #f1 #f1v10 #v10f1 #ferrariv10 by @driverscar

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13 days ago

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13 days ago

During my visit to Revs Institute, I discovered my favorite car in the world, down to the very chassis (022). It started life with a totally different spec before being tastefully resprayed this olive green color (nicknamed "money") and upholstered in a beautiful brown interior. No other F1 ever looked so classy. The original owner of the car regularly broke 200mph with this car while on his way to work on the German Autobahn, and used it to trim 20 minutes off of his commute, averaging (!) 200kph (118mph). 'Very generous of @revsinstitute for letting visitors walk around the car freely to soak in the details instead of roping it off.
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#McLarenF1 #McLaren #supercars #Revsinstitute #art by @driverscar

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14 days ago

Probably the most creative and uniquely-designed supercar I've ever seen. I couldn't stop walking around it to soak in the details. What impressed me the most was the creative and resourceful use of materials and the fact that it looks very much Alpine despite being so bold and progressive.
Compliments to the designers @alpinecars
#villadeste #alpine #alpenglow #alpenglowhy4 #hydrogen taken in Villa d'Este (Cernobbio) by @driverscar

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15 days ago

A true "pinch me" moment: 1 of just 2 Audi R8C's in existence at the Villa d'Este Concorso d'Eleganza. This car was designed by Peter Elleray for Racing Technology Norfolk to compete in the '99 24 Hours of Le Mans under the LMGTP category. To the trained eye, it's quite obvious this car was designed by an engineer, as the body is riddled with evidence of 3D mathematics at work in the form of various parabolas, ellipses, cones, and shapes that only numbers can justify. The Toyota GT-ONE was conceived by a similar means; bipassing the drawing board entirely and starting life in a CAD program - evidentiated by the famous parabolic strakes that shoot air around the cockpit, for example.
The UFO-shaped cabin of the R8C, along with its twin-turbo V8 powertrain, probably inspired its successor; the Bentley Speed 8, which enjoyed more success at Le Mans. Even though the R8C never proved to be competitive, it remains one of my all-time favorite Le Mans racers based on its design alone.
If you know more about this elusive car, tell me in the comments.
#audisport #audir8c #r8c #villadeste #concorsodeleganza taken in Villa d'Este (Cernobbio) by @driverscar

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15 days ago

Ten years ago, I was in upstate New York when I heard the sound of Le Mans emanating through the woods of a rural area. As any car enthusiast would do, I turned my dress shoes into hiking shoes to investigate where it was coming from. I stumbled upon an old, seemimgly-abandoned warehouse with one of the overhead doors opened and saw the big, annular wing of this Schuppan 962. I must admit; there's something special about stumbling upon a car like this in such a casual context, not roped-off at a concours event. The story goes on, but to make it short: I later discovered that I wasn't supposed to be there, nor was I supposed to have these videos or photos. Now that the car changed hands a few times, I felt it appropriate to share them. It always bothered me knowing that cars like things get tucked away and left to appreciate in value while the world is shielded from their existence. But, that's just how it goes. Thankfully, each successive owner gave the car the exposure that it deserved @thecultivatedcollector @bensowa
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#schuppan #schuppan962cr #porsche962 #962 #porsche taken in Area 51 by @driverscar

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17 days ago

According to my research (nerd moment), only 32 road car engines were ever equipped with individual throttle bodies from the factory - a pretty amazing statistic. Based on this list alone, it's clear that some of the greatest drivers cars of all time used ITB's, which testifies to how impactful they are to the driving experience.
But if ITB’s are so great, then why are they so rare? Because of cost and emissions, mainly. Producing one throttle per cylinder is not a cheap task, and the benefits are arguably “overkill” for the average road car. Thankfully, that didn’t stop BMW from attaching them to nearly every performance engine they made from the 80’s to 2000’s. However, as emissions regulations worsened over the years, ITB’s would be phased-out for newer tech like single or dual throttle bodies that allow a more predictable and measurable flow of air through the cylinder heads for increased efficiency, blah blah... Despite this, Porsche still managed to use them in the last two updates of the GT3 and its variants, and got away with it by installing a big, preliminary throttle body upstream of the ITB's where air flow can be more accurately measured. Beyond that, ITB's have seen the end of their run in the road car as we know it, leaving behind an era of analog greatness in the sports car world for the few cars that are equipped with them.

#itbs #mclarenf1 #bmw #lamborghinidiablogt #driverscar by @driverscar

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21 days ago

When it comes to V10 engines, there’s a ton of unchecked lure that goes around about where they came from. Terms like “F1-derived”, “V8-derived”, “Yamaha”, and “no flywheel” get tossed around like confetti at a birthday party. When it comes down to it, though, many of these claims have little-to-no accuracy, such as “The LFA’s engine was derived from Toyota F1 cars…” or “The Carrera GT doesn't have a flywheel” or “BMW made a V10 by adding two cylinders to the V8.” - all of which claims perpetuate with heavy momentum despite being dead wrong, by the way. In car culture, lure plays a big role – so much that we even start rewriting history in a way that fits our own personal convictions, and if they catch on, the real story is out the window altogether. One simple tale can even change the trajectory of a car’s market price because of the way that cars are valuated these days, which is for their cultural impact and not necessarily for their true history. It takes automotive authorities like Jason Cammisa to dig up the truth 20 years after the fact and present it to people in a way that is fun and socially palatable in order for us to change our minds. My question is: when it comes to the V10 engine, how much of what we know is actually true, and to what extent does it matter?

-Fantastic LFA photo taken by the talented @zachbrel
-Revving S85 V10 footage by @euro.connex
-Insightful LFA knowledge by @maisteer_ (see his YouTube channel)
-Gallardo 5.0 footage by @fluidmotorunion

For other mentions, leave a comment.

#driverscar #v10 #lfa #carreragt #m5v10 by @driverscar

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