Racing continues to be the singular, preeminent source of powertrain development for automakers worldwide. Engineering teams rely on motorsports for the latest prototype testing and research. Endurance racing provides the harshest and most illuminating stage for system design validation of any motorsport competition.
While advancements throughout the 20th Century brought about dramatic increases in engine power output, the latest developments from endurance racing may be more impactful for fuel efficiency improvements. Hybrid powertrains are a critical area of research for automakers and are being tested on the toughest of scales.
Prototype Powertrain in Motorsport Endurance Racing brings together ten vital SAE technical papers and SAE Automotive Engineering magazine articles surrounding the advancements of hybrid powertrains in motorsports. The book also includes a history of endurance racing from the World Sports Car Championship through the 24 Hours of Le Mans to the World Endurance Championship written by the author.
The goal is to provide the latest concepts being researched and tested on hybrid systems that will influence vehicles for years to come - appealing to engineers and enthusiasts alike.
Introduction
Chapter 1 : World Sportscar Championship: 1953 to 1992
Chapter 2 : 24 Hours of Le Mans and Le Mans Racing Series: 1993 to 2011
Chapter 3 : World Endurance Championship: 2012 to Present
Chapter 4 : The Future of Le Mans Prototypes
Paper 1 : Mark II - 427 GT Engine Induction System
Paper 2 : Mazda 4-Rotor Rotary Engine for the Le Mans 24-Hour Endurance Race
Paper 3 : The Direct Injection System of the 2001 Audi Turbo V8 Le Mans Engines
Paper 4 : KERS Braking for 2014 F1 Cars
Paper 5 : Toyota Motorsports Pursues Le Mans Prize with 1000-PS All-Wheel-Drive Hybrid
Paper 6 : Performance of Ancillary Systems of 2014 Le Mans LMP1-H Vehicles and Optimization
Paper 7 : Automakers vie for Le Mans with Different Solutions
Paper 8 : Nissan Debuts Front-Engine, Front-Drive GT-R LM Nismo Racecar
Paper 9 : Regenerative Braking of a 2015 LMP1-H Racing Car
Paper 10 : E-KERS Energy Management Crucial to Improved Fuel Economy
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