Vodafone McLaren MP4-27 Mercedes

[Pup]

Probably. I also doubt if the deflection is nearly so neat as what's shown in that diagram. I bet that the exhaust looks more like a vertical sheet than it does a line, where only a part of the exhaust is pulled down.

[hardingfv32]

Any experts on the Conda effect. I question whether it is applicable if the flow in not initiated at a tangential angle. What I am getting at is the body surface at the exhaust tip must be at an angle of 15 degrees per the rules. This is an angle, not a radius. All the examples of Conda effect systems I have found are at least 0 deg.

Could this McLaren channel just be an form of a 15 degree cone to control the expansion of the exhaust flow? Keep a narrow focus as long as possible?

Brian

[Pup]

I'm pretty sure the exhaust outlet curves and begins tangent to the exhaust pipe.

[hardingfv32]

But it can not per the 15 deg cone requirement. The angle forms at the very edge of the exhaust pipe opening. A distinct angle with no blending. I think this prevents the Conda Effect.

Brian

[raymondu999]

Don't forget you're mandated to have a perpendicular cut in the exhaust pipe too - of a controlled diameter

[beelsebob]

Any experts on the Conda effect. I question whether it is applicable if the flow in not initiated at a tangential angle. What I am getting at is the body surface at the exhaust tip must be at an angle of 15 degrees per the rules. This is an angle, not a radius. All the examples of Conda effect systems I have found are at least 0 deg.

Could this McLaren channel just be an form of a 15 degree cone to control the expansion of the exhaust flow? Keep a narrow focus as long as possible?

Brian

3°, not 15.

[the EDGE]

hey guys
here is the full view of the car
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wow...it may be CGI but that's the best look at the 'snow-plough' I have ever seen.

I didn't realise it compacted the flow down like that

[beelsebob]

hey guys
here is the full view of the car
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It's just some news company's random 3D model, and not a very accurate one at that.

[Holm86]

hey guys
here is the full view of the car
<video>

It's just some news company's random 3D model, and not a very accurate one at that.

Yeah. Sidepods looks nothing like the real model.

[Tyler]

The bargeboards are wrong too.

[gridwalker]

The beam wing is wrong too ...

[aral]

This appears to be the pre testing "plastic" car. Look at exhaust outlets. Totally different shape and size to those tested.

[Owen.C93]

Their RB8 model has an 2010 diffuser and this MP4-27 model has the 26 rads still inside it. They aren't accurate and just used for demonstrative purposes.

[beelsebob]

How many radiators are you allowed in f1 car.

As many as you like, and can fit in.

[hardingfv32]

3°, not 15.

Please expand on statement.

Brian