Early view of 2017 Williams
Discussion
DoubleD said:
They were never going to look like a 25 year old car though.
The cars are getting longer, especially after 2009, and this years rules will make them longer again.A 1991 Ferrari 643 was 4400mm long, with a 2881mm wheelbase.
A 2000 Williams FW22 was 4540mm long, with a 3140mm wheelbase.
A 2009 Toyota TF109 was 4636mm long.
A 2016 Mercedes W07 was 5067mm long with a 3411mm wheelbase.
4400mm is a little longer than a current Astra or Focus. 5067mm is around the length of a 7 series or S-Class.
Make the cars shorter!!!
Eric Mc said:
When you take the wings off a car designed to have them, the looks don't automatically improve ...
I realised that after I said it!Ground effect would be OK though, as long it's not excessive as it was in 1980-82. I love the fan car idea, but I know that would never be allowed!
When Gilles Villeneuve drag raced his Ferrari against a Lockheed Starfighter they took both front and rear wings off.
Turbo charged Italian Formula Ford.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtlraTcMX3g (rear wing is there in some shots, possible earlier test runs)
Turbo charged Italian Formula Ford.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtlraTcMX3g (rear wing is there in some shots, possible earlier test runs)
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