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]
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]
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.