Corsa Motorsports presents Q10 Hybrid LMP1 racecar
By Andrew C., 30 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
This season saw the introduction of the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) which was utilized by Formula one ‘hybrid’ racecar. Yesterday, in Silverstone, England, Corsa Motorsports tested its Q10 Hybrid LMP1 racecar.
The Q10 Hybrid is distinct from the regular hybrids, as it uses a system nearly like that of the KERS observed in some Formula One racecars in this year‚ season. The system employs regenerative braking to trap energy usually lost to heat during stopping. The energy collected here is kept in a lithium-ion battery which can in turn use to drive an electric powerplant. Power under the hood for Corsa‚ Q10 Hybrid is a 4.5-liter V8 generating 625hp and uses ethanol for fuel. There are no data available for the electric power unit, but in Formula One the electric powerplant utilized in the KERS generated an additional 80hp when activated. All the power output is channeled to the wheels with the use of a 6-speed sequential gearbox by Ricardo with the utilization of a Q10 Hybrid electronic gear shift unit. No reference as to how the system would be utilized in the car was made by Corsa. In all probability, it could be similar to Formula One where the driver depresses a button to bring in the additional horsepower, even though it was restricted to six seconds per lap at most. At present, no regulation exists that regulate the deployment of a KERS unit in the American Le Mans Series. The Q10 Hybrid is set to premiere this coming May 17 at the Larry H. Miller Dealerships Utah Grand Prix.
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