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Old 03-04-2014, 10:43 AM   #10 (permalink)
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It is a turbo driven generator; not the other way around. They have regenerative braking, too. The 1.6L V6's are well above 600HP *and* the KERS is 160BHP for 31s per lap (up from 80BHP for 8s). I believe they are limited to 100L of fuel per race?

I am looking forward to this season.
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