Renault V6 hybrid Formula One power unit explained

Renault Energy F1 (2014–2015)
Renault R.E. (2016–2018)
Renault E-Tech (2019–2021)
Renault E-Tech R.E. (2022–2025)
Manufacturer: Renault Sport and Mecachrome (builder, assembler and tuner)
Production:2014–2025
Configuration:V6 single hybrid turbocharged engine, 90° cylinder angle
Displacement:1.6L
Bore:80mm
Stroke:53mm
Block:Aluminum alloy
Head:Aluminum alloy
Valvetrain:24-valve (four-valves per cylinder), DOHC
Turbocharger:APC Pankl hybrid turbocharger with typical 5 bar boost pressure
Power:600+ (2014)
NaN+ (2015–2021)[1]
850+ (2022–2025)
Torque:Approx. 600-
Coolingsystem:Single water pump
Weight:145kg (320lb) overall including headers, clutch, ECU, spark box or filters
Fuelsystem:500bar gasoline direct fuel injection
Management:McLaren TAG-320
Fueltype: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
Oilsystem:Dry sump
Predecessor:RS

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]

On 30 September 2024 it was announced that they would be pulling the plug on their F1 powertrains project at the end of the 2025 season, ahead of the 2026 regulation changes, with their historic Viry-Châtillon factory being repurposed as an engineering centre for Alpine and Renault cars.[4]

Renault Energy F1-2014

The Renault Energy F1-2014 was Renault's first-ever V6 hybrid turbocharged Formula One engine for the 2014 season.[5] 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.

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Renault Energy F1-2015

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Renault R.E.16

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Renault R.E.17

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Renault R.E.18

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Renault E-Tech 19

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Renault E-Tech 20

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Renault E-Tech 20B

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Renault E-Tech R.E.22

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Renault E-Tech R.E.23

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Renault E-Tech R.E.24

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: How much power F1 engines have?. 5 January 2018.
  2. https://media.renault-group.nl/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/F1_motor_presskit.pdf
  3. Web site: Renault unveils its 2014 V6 Formula 1 engine. autosport.com. 21 June 2013.
  4. Web site: Renault to end F1 engine project with Alpine set for Mercedes switch in 2026. autosport.com. 30 September 2024.
  5. Web site: The Renault Energy F1-2014. pitpass.com. 22 January 2014.
  6. Web site: Alpine A522 . 3 March 2022 . 21 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220221212704/https://www.alpinecars.com/en/formula-1/alpine-a522/ . dead .