Alpine A524
Suspension
The A524 holds its wheels on with strong, light arms called wishbones. These are like superhero arms, made from a special carbon fiber that's super tough but light! The wheels themselves slot onto sturdy aluminum legs called uprights. Think of these like the car's strong legs! The wheels themselves are super light because they're made from a special material. A famous company called BBS makes sure they're perfectly round and fit just right. And to keep everything safe, there are special covers that follow the rules set by the bosses of Formula One (FIA).
Cockpit
The driver sits in a special seat made of light but strong carbon fiber. It's comfy and shaped just for them, like a racing bucket seat! They're strapped in tight with a 6-point harness for all the twists and turns. Sometimes they add extra weights to the seat (up to 80kg!) to help balance the car. The steering wheel is super cool - it lets them change gears, control the clutch, use a special speed booster (DRS), and even see important information on a tiny screen built right in!
Chassis
The A524's body is like its skeleton, but way lighter! It's made of a special mix of super strong carbon fiber and a honeycomb center that's light like aluminum. The cool part is, the BWT Alpine F1 Team builds this whole thing themselves! The engine even gets bolted right onto the body to make the car extra strong.
Fuel System
The A524's gas tank is like a super strong bag made of special rubber. It even has extra strength like a superhero's suit to keep the gas safe! The car has a special pump to get the gas to the engine, and it even reuses leftover gas to keep things working right.
Braking System
The A524 is a technological marvel, lightweight yet super strong. Its secret lies in a special carbon fiber and aluminum mix for the body, keeping it nimble. The engine even becomes part of the structure for extra strength! The car's "arms" (wishbones) made from superhero-like carbon fiber connect the wheels, while sturdy aluminum "legs" (uprights) hold them in place. The wheels themselves are super light thanks to a special material, and safety is paramount with special covers that follow strict rules. To slow this beast down, giant discs and pads act like a powerful clamp, with a clever "brake by wire" system controlled by the computer ensuring smooth stopping and even recovering some energy in the process!
Transmission & Hydraulics
The A524 uses a special box (gearbox) with 8 speeds, kind of like a bike but way more complicated! This box changes gears automatically and super fast, thanks to a clever system called "Quickshift." There's also a special pump that uses fluid (called hydraulic) to help the gearbox, steering, a super speed booster (DRS), and the clutch work smoothly.
Technical Specifications
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DISPLACEMENT | 1.6L V6 |
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS | 6 |
REV LIMIT | 15,000 rpm |
PRESSURE CHARGING | Single turbocharger, unlimited boost pressure (typical 5 bar abs) |
FUEL FLOW LIMIT | 100 kg/h |
PERMITTED FUEL QUANTITY PER RACE | Max 110 kg |
CONFIGURATION | 90° V6 |
BORE | 80 mm |
STROKE | 53 mm |
CRANK HEIGHT | 90 mm |
NUMBER OF VALVES | 24 (4 per cylinder) |
FUEL | Direct fuel injection |
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MGU-K RPM | 50,000 rpm max |
MGU-K POWER | 120 kW max |
ENERGY RECOVERED BY MGU-K | Max 2 MJ/lap |
ENERGY RELEASED BY MGU-K | Max 4 MJ/lap |
MGU-H RPM | >100,000 rpm |
ENERGY RECOVERED BY MGU-H | Unlimited |
WEIGHT | Min 150Â kg |
NUMBER OF POWER UNITS PERMITTED PER DRIVER IN 2023 | 3 ICE/Turbo/MGUH/MGU-K and 2 ES/CU 8 Â sets of engine exhausts |
TOTAL HORSEPOWER | More than 950Â hp |