Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid

Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid

Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid

Car: Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid / Engine: 1.6 L Mercedes-Benz PU106A Hybrid V6 turbocharged engine, limited to 15,000 RPM / Maker: McLaren / Bore X Stroke: 80 mm x 53 mm  / Year: 2014 / Capacity: 1,600 cc; 98 cu in / Class: Formula 1 / Power: 800–850 horsepower / Wheelbase: 4800 mm (Overall Length) / Track: 1800 mm (Overall Width) / Weight: 691 kg (1,523 lb)

The 2014 Formula One season marked one of the biggest change in regulations in the sports history and the W05 is the answer to the changes from Mercedes.

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