Munich - BMW ignites the rocket motor. In order to fight Nick Heidfeld (31) in the new Formula 1 season at the World Cup title, his team is fully on the new KERS energy recovery system.
With the "boost button", which releases 6.6 seconds for 81.6 additional horsepower. The Überholknopf - EXPRESS shows exclusively the first photo.
The body FIA, leave it to the teams, from when they need new "green" technology into practice. BMW wants to move out as the only racing team had the season opener in Melbourne (March 29) with KERS.
Even Toyota, wants the series hybrid Pioneer, wait until mid-season. BMW boss Mario Theissen added: "We will be ready for the first race."
But experts doubt whether this courage is rewarded. KERS is too heavy) (40 kilos extra weight, dangerous and vulnerable because of possible high-voltage shock.
Hans-Joachim Stuck to EXPRESS: "How BMW's KERS to rely completely on the wrong track. And one more expensive. Theissen has to be increased by the board for extra budget. "And much to ask. Development chief Klaus Draeger, "The aim must be to really fight for the title."
But Dr. Theissen believes in the power of innovation of its engineers. Therefore, the engine guru from the Monschau EXPRESS allowed an exclusive look under the hood of the new BMW F1.09:
KERS, this "Kinetic Energy Recovery System saves the brakes liberated kinetic energy in a lithium-ion battery and transforms it into acceleration phase by electric motor free again.
When the driver of the "boost button" presses! The Überholknopf BMW has placed on the steering wheel to the right above.
"You notice the extra power already evident when the boost button presses" enthuses Heidfeld. "If you're close enough is, it should be helpful - as long as the front man did not even committed."
Is: Whoever expresses smarter wins! Then again, despite rocket propulsion Quick Nick asked.
