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Importance of split turbo not overplayed - Mercedes
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The importance of a split turbo design in its power unit has been a major factor in Mercedes' recent success, admits Andy Cowell. When the new V6 power unit regulations were brought in, Mercedes opted to split its turbo so that the compressor sits at the front of the engine and the turbine at the rear. It's a solution which has not been copied by its rivals so far, and when asked if that is a situation which surprises him or if the significance of the design has been overplayed Cowell - who is managing director of Mercedes High Performance Powertrains - replied: "I don’t think it was overplayed. "Is it the silver bullet? I think it is something where there are a...
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