Mercedes AMG F1 W04

[Gerhardsa]

The clearance from the coanda exhaust to the floor looks huge in that picture.

I saw that as well...
So much for keeping the flow attached to the body work.
Why do you chaps think they might have gone for something like this?

[GrizzleBoy]

The clearance from the coanda exhaust to the floor looks huge in that picture.

I saw that as well...
So much for keeping the flow attached to the body work.
Why do you chaps think they might have gone for something like this?

Either sandbagging, this is an early prototype with the real thing to come soon, or I don't know.

[stefan_]

That was not the point. The point was that continuing this "let's mock the W04" attitude is not constructive and it drags other people into making the same.

So no criticism of the Mercedes, i get it.

I´m sure this is a red bull killer.

OK, that's what you undestood from what I wrote. Better leave it this way because we're not getting anywhere.


via F1 Fanatic.

[gibells]

Very small gearbox, a la Williams. Except the top wishbone runs into a point within the bodywork.

Overall the back end looks really compact.

[Cocles]

That was not the point. The point was that continuing this "let's mock the W04" attitude is not constructive and it drags other people into making the same.

Exactly. Constructive criticism is fantastic. Mocking is easy. If you think you know what you're talking about then let's hear some suggestions as to what you'd like to see them tweak throughout the season. Without the constructive nature, the criticism just reads as some wannabe F1 engineer shouting sour grapes at a the group of guys who took the dream job.

Too bad there isn't a forum rule that requires criticism to be constructive. That would help a lot.

[JoeE]

not that I know much about F1 aero and such, but to me, it doesn't look fast fast but does seem to have a basic form for good development over the year, and that's key in today's modern F1.

[Coefficient]

Moving on from my initial impression taken from a blurry photo from F1Fanatic I have to revise my opinion and state that this car certainly seems to have an interesting diffuser. There seems to be all manner of tunnels/strakes/conditioners all over it. Hope they work!!

[stefan_]

W04 Gallery on F1 Technical

[GrizzleBoy]

This pic makes it look like they've got one big f-off cannon exit covering basically all central bodywork at the back.



They really do seem to have a lot of bodywork in that area...the engine cover seems to almost want to reach out and touch the rear wing lol.

Is it just me?

[Unc1e_M0nty]

I think the Platipus like nose looks good, and the condar exhaust ducts look very Ferrari/Acer like.

I notice the car is already fitted with its turning vains and such, unlike most of the other car launches it looks like this is pretty much what we can expect to see from tomorrow onwards, it doesn't make sence to send dummy parts all the way to spain just to be taken off the next day.

[gray41]

This pic makes it look like they've got one big f-off cannon exit covering basically all central bodywork at the back.



They really do seem to have a lot of bodywork in that area...the engine cover seems to almost want to reach out and touch the rear wing lol.

Is it just me?

It certainly looks like they are trying to use the body work in a "blowing" kind of way.

[stefan_]

via F1NL

[prince]

This pic makes it look like they've got one big f-off cannon exit covering basically all central bodywork at the back.



They really do seem to have a lot of bodywork in that area...the engine cover seems to almost want to reach out and touch the rear wing lol.

Is it just me?

+1 HERE.

[f1316]

Very interesting looking thing. A bit Ferrari-like with the small gearbox and higher, more withdrawn exhaust (although, of course, both may change).

As ever they seem to be trying to think a little bit out of the box, with cooling exits in interesting places and a different looking diffuser. Could be important.

Do we know the wheelbase? Does it look a little shorter to anyone else?

[Matt Somers]

I've put together a quick analysis of the W04 if anyone is interested http://somersf1.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/mercedes-w04-launch-technical-analysis.html