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Road Fuel vs. Racing Fuel: F1 Comparison

Originally Posted by cossie1600 Correct me if I am wrong, but don't Europeans have higher octanes available than the US? They use the same octane fuels just different measurement scale.

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Old 08-03-2011, 05:35 PM   #31 (permalink)
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Correct me if I am wrong, but don't Europeans have higher octanes available than the US?
They use the same octane fuels just different measurement scale. In the US we take the RON/MON average, over there they just use the RON which is typically higher (for gasoline).
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The bottom line really seems to be that F1 uses low-tech fuel. One of the many ways they try to slow those cars down to non-lethal speeds. Doesn't really mean that regular street fuel is that great, though.
How is 200mph or so less than lethal?

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I was frustrated with other things at work when I made that statement. I should be more civil and not insinuate stupidity upon others.
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I was frustrated with other things at work when I made that statement. I should be more civil and not insinuate stupidity upon others.
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It doesn't have to be SHELL V-Power. Premium blends are about the same for any Major Brand.

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