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Hi there

First of all I am honored to be a member of this website.
I am a student of mechanical engineering in Ljubljana (SLO-EU).
My profession branch are ICE's (internal combustion engines),and I have never seen a site with so many usefull info.It's really nice,and you all should be very proud. =D> =D> =D>

My question is:
Does an F1 engine have an alternator? I have many pictures of these engines and I never seen an alternator,or anything similar.If yes,where is it placed,and if no where does the nececary electrical power come from?

Thanks

Looking forward to hear

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F1 cars run alternators driven off the engine. They tend to be installed low down on the right hand side of the engine amongst the oil water & hydraulic pumps. They are tiny, but generate all the power needed for the cars electronics.

http://www.denso.com.au/news_releases/2 ... tor_for_f1

http://www.tagelectronics.co.uk/Product ... lternators

http://www.gurneyflap.com/Resources/DSC04038.jpg

this is of a BMW P80 used in 2001

you can see the two small bits a the bottom, ones an oil pump if im not mistaken and the others the alternator

hope this helps