miguelalvesreis wrote: ↑18 Feb 2022, 21:21
What's the relation between sidepod and engine position?
Engine can't sit outside of the sidepod. That's the only relation. My point is that Hughes couldn't really tell where the engine is mounted and he is basing his analysis on a render of a car that looks nothing like a real thing.
Mark Hughes in his article claims Mercedes mounted the engine further back. Quote:
"In order to maximise the distance between the front axle and the beginning of the sidepods within the permitted wheelbase, the power unit seems to have been mounted a long way back (as also on the Mercedes-engined Aston Martin), implying a short gearbox casing. It can be seen how the engine airbox and the associated plumbing begins much further behind the cockpit than on, say, the Ferrari."