New Hybrid for a New FIA International Series

We hear a lot on the green path taken by the Formula area. First it was about Formula One planning on hybrids, now comes news that N.Technology S.p.a. and Tatuus s.r.l., Formula Renault cars builder’s plan to build hybrid Formula One car, Formula N.T07.

Under this project, Tatuus will build N.Technology’s single seater concept car in addition to providing technical assistance and spare parts service to the N.Technology.

A 2-litre, 4-cylinder, 250-bhp engine would power the cars along with a hybrid engine system. A gearbox and clutch controls are to be found on the steering wheel. The cars are to be readied by the 2007 season where it will compete in the new international series at the European rounds of the FIA World Touring Car Championship.

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chewy - 8/30/2006 12:59:40 AM

+1 Boost

Formula 1 would create the most fuel efficient engines (hp per fuel used) if there was no refuelling. There would be a maximum amount of fuel. but the most efficient engine would need less fuel and therefore have less weight to carry, resulting in a quicker car.