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Old 25 Apr 2010, 14:28 (Ref:2679377)   #163
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In other words, you can multiply torque by using lower gearing, but you cannot multiply horsepower by the same means.

Actually, the torque output of a current F1 engine is much lower than I had originally thought!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One_engines

Let's get back on topic shall we.
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