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      04-15-2014, 05:37 PM   #13
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Originally Posted by Blipit_ View Post
Something tells me it isn't as simple as plucking the F1 engine and putting it in a LMP1. A grand prix distance vs running 24 hrs, is a whole different ball game.
yep, although reliability in F1 is a lot more important than it used to be. five 'power units' per driver have to last an entire season. Still, your point is spot on; there's no chance a current F1 spec engine would make it for a 24 hour race distance.
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