X1 Prototype- WOW!
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It's funny how we all believed it had a CVT after the information from CAR. Only whilst watching the video did I remember that the original X1 reveal trailer showed Vettel changing gears with paddles.
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- SinnerP
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing watching the vid. I didn't read the CAR article, but did they claim to have the specs directly from Polyphony?
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- trk29
Looking at this pic I noticed the parts of another X1 ( the black or carbon-finished one perhaps ) in the background.
Look at the white RedBull decals on the rear spoiler of the one in the background and see that they're missing on the blue X1 in the foreground.
And Seb Vettel looks not entirely convincing to me although that would be nitpicking and it doesn't bother me in the slightest.
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I'm curious to what is in between the two X1's behind the blue tool boxes, could it be a frame of one in early build?
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A bit odd indeed they initially did seem to plan to have a gas-turbine coupled to a CVT transmission as the CarMagazine interview made clear.
Although this more conventional engine and manual gearbox might not be as intriguing or far out as the previous spec I don't mind it personally though.
The constant whine of a gas-turbine revving at the same speed could become tiresome very quickly and I do prefer to shift manually.
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Could be but I got the impression reading the article in CAR the gas-turbine was used as the main powerplant as Newey specifically mentioned the CVT transmission being used to eliminate the downsides of a gas-turbine.
Either I've completely misunderstood that article ( which wouldn't be the first time
) or they changed the car completely since that article was written.
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I'm interested to know could a driver actually handle a car like this in real life, it corners at incredible speeds and as we know f1 drivers are already subjected to high g force.
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- MMMMBEEEEER_
I worked for an IndyCar team and their shop floor was black. The mechanics were qualified enough that what you speak of wasn't an issue. If they dropped/lost a bolt etc there was another one only a few feet away. On the road or at the shop they had access to hundreds and hundreds of different bolts/nuts/pins etc.
Meticulously kept clean was true though, the place was like working in a hospital.
edit: looking at the picture again, the shop floor and cabinets are identical to how it was setup at my work.
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Well it wasn't my decision mate
But there is a carbon version and I think I even heard them in the video referring to Seb's car as the Vettel version. I dunno I can't be bothered watching it again
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My guess is that it could be to break up the designs if there was an all X1 race...
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- spagetti69
Probably, or hit the magic 1000.
They should add another then say over 1000 cars.
Sounds much better.
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- sher_da_putt
Rolling road?... Wind tunnel?... I'm hoping this will be accessible instead of just being a photomode place.. you know like, we can buy out body kits from GTAuto and then check the aerodynamics.
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Rolling road?... Wind tunnel?... I'm hoping this will be accessible instead of just being a photomode place.. you know like, we can buy out body kits from GTAuto and then check the aerodynamics.
I think the yellow patches under the wheels are corner scales for measuring specific corner (naturally) weights
Edit: and they look adjustable to suit the different wheelbases of different cars. It might be the X1 in our tuning menu.
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Anyone have a working link to the HD version of the video?
The one on GT's site doesn't work for me
The one on GT's site doesn't work for me
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- SinnerP
Could be but I got the impression reading the article in CAR the gas-turbine was used as the main powerplant as Newey specifically mentioned the CVT transmission being used to eliminate the downsides of a gas-turbine.
Either I've completely misunderstood that article ( which wouldn't be the first time
I'm guessing this is true so it might have had a gas turbine and CVT at the time the magazine went to press.
With the turbine running at a constant 100% revs and the CVT controlling wheel speed the gearbox for the fan would be able turn it at a constant speed therefore keeping the fan down force constant. With a "normal" engine and gearbox the fan speed would change in relation to the engine speed therefore changing the fan down force which wouldn't be ideal. I guess a "normal" engine running at constant revs with a CVT gearbox to control wheel speed would allow the fan to spin at a constant speed but I assume the X1 has a conventional gearbox as Vettle has been seen changing gears which is why I'm guessing it may also have a turbine for the fan.
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+rep, thanks
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Yep although an additional gas-turbine would add weight I reckon but then again something has to power that fan I guess.
It's not just Vettel visibly changing gears though that suggests a manual transmission but in the new video you can also clearly hear gearchanges being made unlike a CVT.
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I tend not to agree on this one.
Altohugh it is fast as hell, new physics - on Professional setting at tleast - is much, much more unforgiving than one in GT4.
If you take full-released lateral and vertical physics in concern - where you can lift the car off the gorund on kerbs very easy and make it loose the aerodynamics if you miss the line - comparation with insanity of GT4 is hardly plausible
BUt I agree it should go somewhere around 5:30.
You make a valid point, but I managed, with a controller, to get a Pescarolo around the 'Ring in 5.40, I can see with a bit of effort the X1 doing much better. The lack of low-speed corners will narrow the performance differential but I'd expect the X1 to be under 5 if you can keep on top of it. I suspect it won't be easy to do that sort of lap time.
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I’ve watched the video 5 times already and I still can’t get over the speeds this peace of art can go. The cockpit view just from the side looks great like a Jet Fighter HUD. I’m getting goose bumps just thinking it with this big grin on my face. I’m going to work fast as possible to get the X-1. I want to push myself to my limit and hopping the cars limit. The force feed back is going to be strong even stronger than the F-1’s in GT5P now. Now I need to think about what track to take it to first once I get it.
