Originally Posted By: gofast182
I don't think that's the case (as much as I want it to be). Turbo engines don't tend to continue to build power all the way up to red line like a naturally aspirated engine does. I think we're going to see the engines running in the 10k-12k range more than not because they'll be at their peak power without dumping unnecessary fuel into the engine.
True. Indy cars have a 12,000 rpm rev limit and they usually run up right against it, and they also use a small, DI turbo v6. IMO, the Indycar engines also sound better... gosh, I never thought I'd say that!
I don't think that's the case (as much as I want it to be). Turbo engines don't tend to continue to build power all the way up to red line like a naturally aspirated engine does. I think we're going to see the engines running in the 10k-12k range more than not because they'll be at their peak power without dumping unnecessary fuel into the engine.
True. Indy cars have a 12,000 rpm rev limit and they usually run up right against it, and they also use a small, DI turbo v6. IMO, the Indycar engines also sound better... gosh, I never thought I'd say that!