Renault V6 hybrid Formula One power unit

Renault Energy F1 (2014-2015)
Renault R.E. (2016-2018)
Renault E-Tech (2019-2021)
Renault E-Tech R.E. (2022-present)
Renault Energy F1 (2014-2015); Renault R.E. (2016-2018); Renault E-Tech (2019-2021); Renault E-Tech R.E. (2022-present)
Overview
Manufacturer	Renault Sport and Mecachrome (builder, assembler and tuner)
Production	2014-present
Layout
Configuration	V6 single hybrid turbocharged engine, 90° cylinder angle
Displacement	1.6 L (98 cu in)
Cylinder bore	80 mm (3.15 in)
Piston stroke	53 mm (2.09 in)
Cylinder block material	Aluminum alloy
Cylinder head material	Aluminum alloy
Valvetrain	24-valve (four-valves per cylinder), DOHC
Combustion
Turbocharger	APC Pankl hybrid turbocharger with typical 5 bar boost pressure
Fuel system	500 bar (7,252 psi) gasoline direct fuel injection
Management	McLaren TAG-320
Fuel type	Total Excellium (2014-2016), BP Ultimate and Esso (2017-2018 - Red Bull Racing and Scuderia Toro Rosso (2017) only) unleaded gasoline 94.25% + 5.75% biofuel
Oil system	Dry sump
Cooling system	Single water pump
Output
Power output	600 + 160 hp (447 + 119 kW) (2014); 700–795 + 160 hp (522–593 + 119 kW) (2015-2021); 850 + 160 hp (634 + 119 kW) (2022-present)
Torque output	Approx. 600–822 N⋅m (443–606 ft⋅lb)
Dimensions
Dry weight	145 kg (320 lb) overall including headers, clutch, ECU, spark box or filters
Chronology
Predecessor	Renault RS27

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The Renault E-Tech R.E. Series (previously known as Renault Energy F1, Renault R.E. and Renault E-Tech) is a 1.6-liter, hybrid turbocharged V6 racing engine developed and produced by Renault Sport F1 in partnership with Mecachrome for the FIA Formula One World Championship.^[2]

History

Renault Energy F1 was unveiled on 21 June 2013 during 2013 Paris Air Show in order to replace the outgoing Renault RS27 naturally-aspirated V8 engine after seven years of service.^[3]

Renault Energy F1-2014

The Renault Energy F1-2014 was Renault's first-ever V6 hybrid turbocharged Formula One engine for the 2014 season.^[4] The Renault Energy F1-2014 engine was developed by Renault with technical support from Mecachrome for design research & development, trackside support, engine arrangement, preparation, tune-up and engine maintenance. Renault Energy F1-2014 suffered reliability problems during pre-season testing.

Applications

Renault Energy F1-2015

Applications

Renault R.E.16

Applications

Renault R.S.16
Red Bull RB12 (badged as TAG Heuer)

Renault R.E.17

Applications

Renault R.E.18

Applications

Renault E-Tech 19

Applications

Renault E-Tech 20

Applications

Renault E-Tech 20B

Applications

Alpine A521

Renault E-Tech R.E.22

Applications

Alpine A522^[5]

Renault E-Tech R.E.23

Applications

Alpine A523

Renault E-Tech R.E.24

Applications

Alpine A524

References

^ "How much power F1 engines have?". 5 January 2018.
^ https://media.renault-group.nl/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/F1_motor_presskit.pdf ^{[bare URL PDF]}
^ "Renault unveils its 2014 V6 Formula 1 engine". autosport.com. 21 June 2013.
^ "The Renault Energy F1-2014". pitpass.com. 22 January 2014.
^ "Alpine A522". Archived from the original on 21 February 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.

External links

Renault Sport F1's Official Website

[1] "How much power F1 engines have?". 5 January 2018.

[2] ttps://media.renault-group.nl/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/F1_motor_presskit.pdf ^{[bare URL PDF]}

[3] "Renault unveils its 2014 V6 Formula 1 engine". autosport.com. 21 June 2013.

[4] "The Renault Energy F1-2014". pitpass.com. 22 January 2014.

[5] "Alpine A522". Archived from the original on 21 February 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.

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