[Tech Issue] Are the 2014 engine regulations too restrictive?

[Marbot]

Not sure if these have been discussed previously ? (been ill)

5.1.7 All engines must have six cylinders arranged in a 90° “V” configuration and the normal section of each cylinder must be circular.

5.1.9 Engine exhaust gases may only exit the cylinder head through outlets outboard of the cylinder
bore centre line and not from within the “V” centre.

5.3.1 Cylinder bore diameter must be 80mm (+/- 0.1mm).

5.7.1 With the exception of devices needed for control of pressure charging systems, variable geometry exhaust systems are not permitted. No form of variable geometry turbine (VGT) or variable nozzle turbine (VNT) or any device to adjust the gas throat section at the inlet to the turbine wheel is permitted.



Interesting additions:

5.18 Starting the engine :It must be possible for the driver to start the engine at any time when seated normally at the wheel and without any external assistance.

5.19 Electric mode :The car must be run in electric mode (no ignition and no fuel supply to the engine) at all times when being driven in the pit lane.

New gearbox rules:

9.6 Gear ratios : 9.6.1 The number of forward gear ratios must be 8.

9.6.2 Each competitor must nominate the forward gear ratios (calculated from engine crankshaft to drive shafts) to be employed within their gearbox. These nominations must be declared to the FIA technical delegate at or before the first Event of the Championship. For 2014 only, a competitor may re-nominate these ratios once within the Championship season, in which case the original nomination becomes immediately void. Ratio re-nominations must be declared as a set and may only be effected by the substitution of change gears.