Audi LMP1 Discussion

[chernaudi]

Originally Posted by MulsanneMike

Actually the ACO themselves had said KERs is not to be used for performance gain at all, but fuel efficiency:

Art 1.13:

The use of such a system must not be aimed at obtaining additional power but at reducing fuel consumption.

Hence why, as far as I understand from the previous discussions on KERS, the ACO has insisted that the systems be automatically activated by the cars' electronic systems, hence eleminating the driver activated "push to pass" element.

Still, the fact that KERS can provide a power boost has seemingly partly motivated that rule, as they don't want to see it used as in F1, where it's exclusively a power boost system--why does the Prius use KERS and other hybrid cars? To save fuel, not to provide a power boost, though the Porsche 911 GT3H shows how both are possible, though the 911 can provide 160+bhp for a short burst if needed.

I definently don't think that the ACO want to see that, and would rather see it used to boost fuel mileage, not a push to pass system.

Maybe more justification for Audi and Peugeot to ditch KERS for at least this year (no matter the promotional gains as Audi and Peugeot are offering more hybrid road cars), as the complexity isn't worth either the 80 or so more hp if available, or a few more miles/gallon or kilometers/liter as of yet.