Why F1 Cars Used to SCREAM: The 7 Best Sounding F1 Engines

For decades, Formula 1 cars didn't just go fast. They screamed. V12s, V10s, V8s near 20,000 rpm, and turbos that sounded like they might explode. We count down the 7 best sounding F1 cars of all time, explain why they sound so different, and play each engine with nothing over it. Turn your volume up. Way up. Which one should have been #1? Tell us in the comments. CHAPTERS 0:00 That sound is gone 0:40 Why F1 engines sound so different 1:34 #7 BRM H16 2:18 #6 BMW turbo (Brabham BT52) 3:01 #5 Cosworth DFV 3:42 #4 The 2.4L V8s 4:29 #3 Ferrari 412 T2 V12 5:14 #2 Ferrari V10 6:03 How F1 lost its sound 6:18 The engines never died 6:33 Honorable mentions 7:19 #1 Matra MS120 V12 8:17 Your pick? CREDITS Engine sound and footage: 19Bozzy92 (BRM P83, Brabham BT52, Ferrari 412 T2, McLaren MP4/6; BT52 and MP4/6 filmed with NM2255) The F1 Nut (Ferrari 312T) MW Race & Rally (Matra MS120) Pescara Productions (Matra MS120D) Cold-open burnout clip: Saaber95. #f1 #formula1 #f1sound #enginesound #v12 #v10 #ferrarif1 #youtube #classicf1 #historicracing #goodwoodfos #f1history #cars