In 1993, Williams shook the F1 world by fitting a continuously variable transmission (CVT) to their dominant FW15C during testing—piloted by the likes of David Coulthard and Damon Hill at Pembrey and Silverstone. This CVT system, using a robust metal belt and conical pulleys, allowed the Renault V10 engine to stay at its peak ~15,000 rpm, delivering smooth, consistent traction and reportedly shaving seconds off lap times compared to the standard six-speed gearbox. FIA officials wasted no time in
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In 1993, Williams shook the F1 world by fitting a continuously variable transmission (CVT) to their dominant FW15C during testing—piloted by the likes of David Coulthard and Damon Hill at Pembrey and Silverstone. This CVT system, using a robust metal belt and conical pulleys, allowed the Renault V10 engine to stay at its peak ~15,000 rpm, delivering smooth, consistent traction and reportedly shaving seconds off lap times compared to the standard six-speed gearbox. FIA officials wasted no time in
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In the early 1990s, Williams F1 pushed boundaries with a groundbreaking innovation: a continuously variable transmission (CVT) system. Tested in the FW15C, the CVT replaced conventional gears with a belt-and-pulley system, allowing the engine to operate at optimal RPM throughout acceleration. This setup aimed to deliver seamless power without the lag of gear shifts, promising quicker lap times. However, the concept never saw a race as the FIA swiftly banned CVT, deeming it against the spirit of
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In the early 1990s, Williams F1 pushed boundaries with a groundbreaking innovation: a continuously variable transmission (CVT) system. Tested in the FW15C, the CVT replaced conventional gears with a belt-and-pulley system, allowing the engine to operate at optimal RPM throughout acceleration. This setup aimed to deliver seamless power without the lag of gear shifts, promising quicker lap times. However, the concept never saw a race as the FIA swiftly banned CVT, deeming it against the spirit of
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Williams FW15C private test before Continuously Variable Transmission or C.V.T. was banned in 1994 The V10 engine still sounds amazing even with CVT ratios. Previous post on the WIlliams FW15C CVT had some users confirming that it was Patrick Head who campaigned for CVT and not Adrian Newey even though Newey designed the FW15C The thing about CVT is that it needs a lot of tension or with other variations needed pressure to minimize slippage, this loads up the bearings by some amount @PaulMcG92 v
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Williams FW15C private test before Continuously Variable Transmission or C.V.T. was banned in 1994 The V10 engine still sounds amazing even with CVT ratios. Previous post on the WIlliams FW15C CVT had some users confirming that it was Patrick Head who campaigned for CVT and not Adrian Newey even though Newey designed the FW15C The thing about CVT is that it needs a lot of tension or with other variations needed pressure to minimize slippage, this loads up the bearings by some amount @PaulMcG92 v
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Parental Advisory on Instagram: "In 1993, Williams quietly developed and tested one of the most radical machines in Formula 1 history—a car fitted with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Instead of traditional fixed gears, the CVT delivered seamless acceleration, allowing the engine to sit permanently at peak RPM while the car gained speed without a single gear change. The result was unsettling: a constant, high-pitched engine note with no shifts, unlike anything heard in F1. On track,
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motorchive 🏴‍☠️ on Instagram: "BANNED F1 Technologies 👇👇 The Williams CVT is a special type of gearbox that allows for smooth, infinite changes between gear ratios without the usual steps of traditional gearboxes. It uses rotating discs that adjust their positions to change the drive ratio, letting the engine run at its most efficient speed for different driving conditions, enhancing performance and fuel efficiency. Williams developed the CVT in the early 1990s to improve performance in Formu
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