Why do F1 cars sound so good?

There is the obvious reason of the engine power in an F1 car, which leads to the ear-splitting noise (for some music) that it makes. But the non-existence of a silencer or a muffler on the exhaust pipe of the car is the real reason behind the sound.

What is the loudest F1 car?

The silver W02 registered 127.8 decibels, which is louder than the average human pain threshold, and nearly as loud as a military jet aircraft take-off with afterburner at 15 metres. The Renault comes next at 127.5 decibels, followed by McLaren-Mercedes (127.3) and Renault-powered Red Bull (127.1).

Are F1 cars loud?

SAN FRANCISCO — Formula 1 racing is so loud that fans would have to wear both earplugs and earmuffs in order to enjoy the spectacle at safe noise levels, new research suggests.

Why did F1 stop using V12?

FIA president Jean Todt says Formula 1 cannot return to louder V10 or V12 engines in the future, because he believes the move would “not be accepted by society” “We have a responsibility to run an organisation monitored by global society. And global society will not accept that.

What sound do F1 cars make?

Yes, they aren’t as loud as the old engines, but there is a lovely burble and rumble that makes the engines seem like living things. And when drivers lift off the throttle, you can hear the high-pitched whine of the turbo screaming as the car takes a corner.

When did F1 cars have V12?

The V12 found its place in F1 as part of the post 1966 3.0 litre engine regulations, it was then somewhat disrupted by the turbo engines of the eighties, only to see a brief return as a 3.5l engine after the turbo-era, as the decade ticked over into the 90s.

How loud is an F1 car in decibels?

Once the electronic racing cars are out on the track, travelling at high speed, tyre and aerodynamic noise will combine with the whine of the electronic drive chain to reach 80 decibels, about as loud as a noisy restaurant.