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Opinions are divided about interpretations of compression ratio limits for engines in 2026. Controversies in the new season ...

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A.Here's a pressure-volume diagram for a combustion engine. Although rough, it is an approximation of the so-called air-standard cycle. '' Point (a) is at atmospheric pressure, after which the air is ...

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The compression ratio in Mercedes’ and Red Bull's 2026 engines has come under scrutiny in F1, but what’s really behind it?

Nissan’s variable-compression turbo (VC-Turbo) is a unique engine capable of variable compression adjustment. Unlike traditional engines, which have a fixed compression ratio, the VC-Turbo engine ...