Ferrari Chairman Calls 4-Cylinder Formula 1 Engines "Pathetic"
Published: January 3rd, 2011
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Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo expressed disgust regarding Formula 1’s new engine regulations, slated to come into effect in 2013.
According to a report by British network Sky Sports, the sartorially impeccable Ferrari boss said that the new turbo 4-cylinder engines are “a bit pathetic” for “the top class of racing”. “
Why couldn’t we have a V6 turbo?” asked di Montezemolo. “We should not confuse affordable with cheap. If there is the slightest possibility to delay the four cylinder, I will look for it. We see a chance. We need unity.”
Speaking to German magazine Auto Motor und Sport, di Montezemolo re-affirmed that Ferrari will never offer a 4-cylinder engine in its road cars.
[Source: Sky Sports]
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But didn't they offer 4 cyl engines decades ago? And if I remember, those powered some successful racing cars, since there was less internal friction than in the 12 cyl engines?
Yes! They made well over 1000 horsepower, and were some of the most powerful Formula 1 engines of all time.