How loud is an F1 V10?
Not loud enough (currently). If you watched races in V10 era, the sound of an approaching F1 would literally make you feel tingly, even if you were in front of a TV and not on the venue. V10 formula was a true monster,…. and sounded like one too.
Why are V10 engines not used in F1?
First of all, FIA, the governing body, decided at one point, that 3.0L V10 engines were too strong and wasteful, so they decided to reduce them to 2.4 V8. Those engines were no joke, even at very start, Cosworth claimed theirs can rev above 20.000 RPM.
Are F1 cars V10?
In 1996, they changed from their traditional V12 engine to a smaller and lighter V10 engine. They preferred reliability to power, losing out to Mercedes in terms of outright power initially.
What was the best sounding F1 engine?
Perhaps the greatest sounding in the field was Ferrari's 412, equipped with a 3.0-liter unit capable of revving past 15,000 rpm. If you're going to watch one video today, let it be this one.
Why do V10 engines sound different?
0:344:25Why V10 engines sound so good – YouTubeYouTube
Are F1 cars louder than NASCAR?
Mostly yes, except NASCAR is an extreme due to the number of cars, the size of the engines, and the generally close ranks during the race. Formula and Indy car races don't sound as loud because the sound frequency distribution is different.
Why do v10s sound so good?
0:534:25Why V10 engines sound so good – YouTubeYouTube