). I have been lurking around this forum for sometime now and I know there are a lot of intelligent people in here. So here goes...This might be a dumb question but how does engine configuration affect its performance?
Let's say we limit the definition of "performance" into:
a. peak HP
b. peak torque
c. HP range (powerband)
d. torque range
e. max rev
f. reliability
Which engine configuration (I4, V4, V6, V12, I6, W12, etc etc) would excel in each category and which would be the best compromise, provided we have a fixed displacement and everything else equal (i.e materials used, cam technology, etc)?
My question might be to broad and I know there wont be a single answer. I just want different insights . this had me wondering eversince I read that post in which regarding engine configurations allowed in F1.. Someone posted that wouldnt it be great if teams are free to choose their engine depending which circuit they are racing (V8 for monaco, V12 for monza, etc)...
sorry if i had to ask... i cant find a "search" button here. hope u can provide time to answer. always been interested in engines...
A bit OT from my own post :
here's one "unconventional" engine i found which might interst you. http://www.revetec.com/ :
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