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GDI in formula 1

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mach11
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GDI in formula 1

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hello everyone,

Have GDI engines been used in formula 1??
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747heavy
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Re: GDI in formula 1

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yes long time ago :D - 1954
Mercedes W196

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maybe not what you had in mind, but a GDI engine nonetheless

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/362/ ... -W196.html

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along the same lines - mechanical GDI by BOSCH

Ferrari 1964 - tipo 205/B

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and Ferrari 1965 - tipo 207/B

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Re: GDI in formula 1

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Merc W196- GDI and desmo valves!

Nice.
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