2. Engine Unit (estimated cost: $8 million)
The F1 car produces a distinctive noise when the engine roars. It is nothing like any other. Next time you hear it, remember that it is the sound of the eight million dollar engine.
The engine of a formula car is extremely powerful. It is not just to reach the fastest speed, but also to push the car to accelerate from zero speed during the start of the race.
An interesting fact, this powerful engine is actually way smaller and way lighter than regular cars’ engine. The secrets are the ultra-light engine parts and the size optimization.
Besides those, there are three other main things which make it as powerful as it is: the high RPM, the stroke to bore ratio, and the high injection pressure.
