F1 clutch

[123Dog]

An impressive little piece
Anyone know any details
I heard they are about 7inch dia and transmit 900 HP ceramic on steel my guess
Any clue on spring pressure ????
Thanks
They only work once at the start so I guess thats why they are small
I heard the pistons were 62% berylium aly
WOW

 

[GregLocock]

Last bit: beryllium is banned.


Cheers

Greg Locock

Please see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips.

 

[tbuelna]

Friction surfaces on F1 clutches are carbon/carbon, they are multi plate and the clucth diameter is about 5 inches.

http://www.apracing.com/car/carbon/data.asp?id=1

Regards,
Terry