Ferrari turbocharged V6 F1 engine (2014-present)

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The 065/6 internal combustion engine and its energy storage unit, pictured on display in 2023.
Overview
Manufacturer Flag of Italy.svg Scuderia Ferrari
Production2014–present
Layout
Configuration V-6 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 Hybrid turbocharger with typical 3.5-5.0 bar boost pressure
Fuel system500  bar (7,252  psi) gasoline direct injection
Management McLaren TAG-320
Fuel type Shell V-Power unleaded gasoline 94.25% + 5.75% biofuel [1]
Oil system Dry sump
Cooling system Single water pump
Output
Power output 600–680 + 160  hp (447–507 + 119  kW) (2014-2016) [2] [3]
771 + 160  hp (575 + 119  kW) (2017-2018) [4]
850 + 160  hp (634 + 119  kW) (2019-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 Ferrari V6 turbo engine (1981-1988)
Ferrari V8 F1 engine

Ferrari has made a series of 1.6-litre, turbocharged, V6, Formula One racing engines, starting with the Tipo 059/3 designation for the 2014 season.

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Development

The V6 turbo engine was developed under the direction of Luca Marmorini and Mattia Binotto. [5] [6]

Design

The engine itself is coupled with an energy recovery system hybrid unit, and all evolutions and newer iterations of the power unit are based on the same basic hybrid architecture that has existed since 2014.

Naming

Ferrari 059/3 was the engine's official name in the 2014 inaugural season. In the following seasons, the further expansion stages of the engine were each given new names. Formally, however, all expansion forms were based on the basic structure that has existed since 2014.

Criticism and FIA investigation

The Type 064 of the 2019 season was often criticized from the middle of the season. While Ferrari put in a strong performance throughout the 2019 season, their performance was particularly strong between the Belgian Grand Prix and the Mexican Grand Prix. During these races, Ferrari took six consecutive pole positions and scored their only victories of the season in these races. As their form had noticeably improved compared to the first 12 races of the season, Red Bull made an inquiry to the FIA and asked for clarification on whether the use of a system used by Ferrari that bypasses the fuel flow sensor is permissible. Red Bull accused Ferrari of installing the sensor in such a way that it could not measure an increased, illegal fuel flow. The FIA responded with a technical guideline ahead of the United States Grand Prix, reminding all competitors that such systems are not allowed. As a result, Ferrari's form faded. As the season progressed, they managed neither a pole position nor a win. Max Verstappen then publicly accused Ferrari of cheating. [7]

After the end of testing for the 2020 season, the FIA announced that it had completed its investigation into the Type 064 engine and entered into a private agreement with Ferrari. The FIA refused to disclose the results of the investigation after protests from the other teams. [8]

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