Renault V6 hybrid Formula One power unit
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Renault Energy F1 (2014-2015) Renault R.E. (2016-2018) Renault E-Tech (2019-2021) Renault E-Tech R.E. (2022-present) | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | ![]() ![]() |
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)[1] 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 |
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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Renault Energy F1-2015
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[edit]Renault R.E.16
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[edit]- Renault R.S.16
- Red Bull RB12 (badged as TAG Heuer)
Renault R.E.17
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[edit]Renault R.E.18
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[edit]Renault E-Tech 19
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[edit]Renault E-Tech 20
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[edit]Renault E-Tech 20B
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[edit]Renault E-Tech R.E.22
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[edit]Renault E-Tech R.E.23
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[edit]Renault E-Tech R.E.24
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "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.