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Renault declares new F1 engine is “95% different” to 2016 unit
Renault’s 2017 Formula 1 power unit is 95% different from its 2016 powerplant after it reached the end of the development curve of the previous concept, says engine chief Remi Taffin. The French manufacturer made a step forward with its engine last year, with chief technical officer Bob Bell saying it was “there or thereabouts” with Ferrari in terms of performance. Ahead of the new season, Renault chose to introduce a fresh concept, which includes an all-new architecture on the internal combustion engine as well as a second-generation energy recovery system. “The engine is 95% different,” said Taffin at the launch of Renault’s 2017 challenger, the RS17. “We put a lot...
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