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-present)
Manufacturer: Renault Sport and Mecachrome (builder, assembler and tuner)
Production:2014-present
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-present)
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: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

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.

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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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External links

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: The Renault Energy F1-2014. pitpass.com. 22 January 2014.
  5. 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 .