F1 Sound Comparison - 2013 vs 2014

[Burtonrider10022]

I'm pretty sure we had a thread about them changing over, but I couldn't find it

That's one helluva difference!

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[1quick]

i dont folow f1 at all but I just saw this yesterday while browsing other stuff

 

[torquelover]

I like the Lexus LFA because of it's sound, kind of like how the old F1 cars sound. I don't think the new turbo V6 sounds good at all, it reminds me of a 2-stroke nitro R/C car whizzing by. Pretty crazy driving position in either car. I'm all for saving the planet and being green, but am saddened it's also having an impact on motorsports. I don't follow F1 but still think a harder to drive car with more torque and less downforce might make it more interesting to watch.

 

[rocket5979]

WHAAAT THE HELL is that shit?!!? God damnit! They took something badass and fucked it up royally! That sound and the feel you get from those high-revving engines was a big part of the fun while spectating F1 races. That, and hearing those things shift gears too. I loved it! This is very disappointing!

 

[Angus]

Did people really care about MPG's with F1 racecars?

 

[rocket5979]

Did people really care about MPG's with F1 racecars?

No shit! If they did give a shit then why not shorten the races rather than screw with the cars? Besides, it's not like any of that fuel used during these races was used in any sort of "constructive" manner, so-to-speak; so who cares about MPG.

 

[IDAFC21]

I dont even wanna watch that first vid. I don't need a reminder of how awful they sound now... On tv its not SO bad cuz you hear so many other things like the turbo, the tires squeeling, the crowd, etc. But apparently in person they were so quiet you didnt even need earplugs around them. That just aint right. I understand a huge part of being part of F1 is forging new technologies that will someday make it into road going cars, but you also cant ignore the "sexy factor" that draws the fans to the races to see these machines

 

[Omicron]

No sir i don't like it.

God I miss the V10 era. So loud and awesome.

 

[Pewter-Camaro]

Yeah not feelin' the sound of the new cars at all. The technology behind them is cool being a 1.6l Turbo v6 Hybrid but not on an F1 car!!! Also how sad is it when I found the easiest way to explain the 2014 spec car is to say, "Its like a Prius but with 900hp"

 

[IDAFC21]

I think the technology behind them is awesome as well. Espeically the little generator that keeps the turbo spooling at over 100k rpms at all times. But man. Trying to showcase that w/ an F1 car is a hard sell.

 

[IDAFC21]

I loved vettels radio transmission when he was doing his warmup lap: "Is it normal I have no power?" No seb. It most certainly is not His race was done before it even started. Gonna be VERY interesting to see how these cars react the heat and humidity of malaysia next weekend.

 

[Breze84]

After Benie Ecclestone expressed how "horrified" he was at the lack of noise from this year's Formula 1 cars, questions are being asked about what can be done to get the decibel level up.

Ecclestone made his comments after it emerged that the organisers of Sunday's Australian Grand Prix were considering legal action for breach of contract.

F1's boss added he had spoken to FIA president, Jean Todt, to see if changes can be made to "make them sound like racing cars".

“I don’t know whether it’s possible but we should investigate. I think let’s get the first few races out of the way and then maybe look to do something. We can’t wait all season. It could be too late by then," the Telegraph reported.

Although the arrival of the new 1.6-litre V6 turbo-charged power units produced an entertaining season-opening race at Melbourne's Albert Park on Sunday, the noise levels failed to impress.

The screaming sound of the old V8 engine has gone, and in its place is a huskier decibel level, complete with whistles and whirrs from the turbo.

"I was absolutely delighted with the whole weekend, but I was not too happy with the sound," Ron Walker, chairman of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation told Melbourne newspaper The Age after the race.

"We are resolving that with Bernie. It's clearly in breach of our contract. I was talking to him last night (Sunday) and it's not what we paid for. It's going to change.

But to see just how different this years turbo-charged V6s are in comparison to last year's screaming V8s who better to judge than the punter in the stands.

Fortunately, one fan clearly has his favourite spot at Albert Park and filmed the cars roaring down the pit straight in the video above.

If it's noise you're after, there's no contest.

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[Pewter-Camaro]

I have a feeling there will be a lot of blown up engines in Malaysia and having only 5 engines for the season its going to be rough.

 

[Breze84]

And the cars are slower...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...14-formula-1-cars-compared-to-the-2013-models

 

[IDAFC21]

They are slower now but I think times will start to even out over time as drivers start to come to grips w/ these cars. They have a LOT less downforce than before, and they're a hell of a lot torquier than before. Aside from everything else, they're definitely more of a drivers car now.

 

[Pewter-Camaro]

They are quite a bit slower. 2013 Australian Grand Prix fastest lap 1’29.274... 2014 Australian Grand Prix 1’32.478

 

[IDAFC21]

With as twitchy as these cars are i think monaco is going to be a VERY interesting race. its only a couple months away.

 

[RICH17]

I tried watching the race. I just couldnt get into it. The sound was very very lacking even when I watched it on my phone

 

[Mook]

Sound like shit.

 

[Mr Baytchos]

They definitely don't sound as good but I enjoyed the race more. Anything is better than watching vettel walk away with every season

 

[Ear Rak]

2013 = sex to my ears

2014 = audiotape version of slim86maro's posts

 

[nytebyte]

My neighbor's old '95 Grand Prix with its rusted out exhaust system is louder than that. Seriously..

Did they add mufflers too?

 

[HYPROPULSION_R]

the old V6TT's sounded way better. I wonder if the energy recovery systems have anything to do with the change in sound.