News Details
Mercedes: F1′s V6 future sounds ‘sweet'
By Editor on Saturday, January 12, 2013 The sound of F1′s future is not as loud, but nonetheless 'sweet'.
That is the claim of Mercedes' Formula One engine boss Andy Cowell, as he welcomed reporters to the German marque's Brixworth (UK) factory for a first glimpse of the 2014-spec V6.
After becoming accustomed to screaming normally aspirated engines, F1 fans will have to adjust to the soother tones of turbocharged 1.6 litre power next season.
But Cowell said fears grand prix racing will sound tame in 2014 are unfounded, insisting the V6s are 'loud but sweeter sounding'.
'I had the privilege of standing in a test cell the first time it was run and I had a big smile on my face,' he...
Full Story »
Full Story »
13y ago from F1Zone.net
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Comment: 2014 engines sound great
AUTOSPORT Group F1 Editor Jonathan Noble's verdict on the 2014 engines...
13y ago from AutoSport.com
Mercedes reveals 2014 engine details
Mercedes-Benz have released the first images of its V6 1.6 litre turbo...
13y ago from TheF1Times.com
Mercedes excited by 2014 engines
Mercedes-Benz says the 2014 engine regulations are "about putting...
13y ago from espnF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Why Valentino Rossi is putting pressure on Ducati over...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Fermin Aldeguer to miss the Sepang test, but won't...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Ducati: Marc Marquez “helped, protected” Francesco...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Aprilia boss is "disappointed" about not...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Wienie 500 returns for second year in build-up to Indy...
Indianapolis Motor Speedway has announced that the Oscar Meyer Wienie 500...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Palou responds to McLaren court ruling
Alex Palou has been ordered to pay McLaren Racing over $12 million...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar penalizes Abel Motorsports for rig testing
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
McLaren wins contract breach suit against Alex Palou
McLaren has prevailed in its lawsuit against star IndyCar driver Alex...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
More than 10 tuners interested in joining WRC under...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
How Oliver Solberg picked up his “crazy dream”...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Monte Carlo: Oliver Solberg dominates to claim...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg crowned the youngest ever Rallye Monte...
Oliver Solberg and Elliot Edmondson created a piece of Rally Monte Carlo...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal vs Kairat Prediction and Betting Tips |...
Arsenal take on Kairat at home in their final UEFA Champions League league...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arteta's issues analysed as the pressure starts to...
Arsenal have not won the Premier League title for 22 years - is it it...
8h ago from SkySports.com
“Put that on my name!” - Tottenham star insists...
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dejan Kulusevski has maintained that Arsenal...
7h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Player ratings: Arsenal 2-3 Manchester United
Arsenal crashed to a 3-2 defeat against Manchester United on Sunday...
8h ago from FreshArsenal.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 News Today: Adrian Newey ‘furious’ as McLaren unveil...
Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey is... Read More »
6h ago from GPFans.com
LIVE: 2026 F1 Barcelona Pre-Season Test - Day 1
The first day of on-track action for F1 in 2026... Read More »
13h ago from RacingNews365.com
2026 F1 Barcelona Pre-Season Test - Day 1 unofficial...
See the unofficial afternoon results from the... Read More »
4h ago from RacingNews365.com
