Mercedes V6 Hybrid Formula One engine

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Mercedes V6 Hybrid F1 engine [1]
2016 Mercedes PU106 Hybrid Power Unit including battery (49254448503).jpg
The Mercedes-Benz PU106C power unit, used in the 2016 season.
Overview
Manufacturer Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains
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 materialAluminum alloy
Cylinder head materialAluminum alloy
Valvetrain 24-valve (four-valves per cylinder), DOHC
Compression ratio under 18:1
RPM range
Idle speed 5,000 rpm
Max. engine speed 15,000 rpm
Combustion
Turbocharger Hybrid turbocharger with 3.5–5.0 bar boost pressure
Fuel system500  bar (7,252  psi) gasoline direct injection
Management McLaren TAG-320 (2014-2018) later TAG-320B (2019-present)
Fuel type Petronas Primax unleaded gasoline 94.25% + 5.75% biofuel [2] and Mobil (McLaren only in 2014)
Oil system Dry sump
Cooling system Single water pump
Output
Power output 840–1,030  hp (626–768  kW)
Torque output Approx. 600–822  N⋅m (443–606  ft⋅lb)
Dimensions
Dry weight 145–150  kg (320–331  lb) overall including headers, clutch, ECU, spark box or filters
Chronology
Predecessor Mercedes-Benz FO engine
Mercedes PU106 Hybrid Power Unit on display at the Silverstone Experience 2016 Mercedes PU106 Hybrid Power Unit (49255122157).jpg
Mercedes PU106 Hybrid Power Unit on display at the Silverstone Experience

The Mercedes V6 Hybrid Formula Oneengine is a series of 1.6-liter, hybrid turbocharged V6 racing engines which features both a kinetic energy recovery system (MGU-K) and a heat energy recovery system (MGU-H), developed and produced by Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains for use in Formula One. The engines were in use since the 2014 season by the Mercedes works team. Over years of development, engine power was increased from 840 horsepower at 15,000 rpm, to 1,030 horsepower at 15,000 rpm. Customer team engines were used by Williams, McLaren, Lotus, Manor Racing, Force India, Racing Point Force India, Racing Point and Aston Martin.

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Having a successful run since the 2014 season, the Mercedes V6 Hybrid engine have become one of the most successful Formula One engines of all time. [3] Breaking the record for most wins in a season in 2016, as well as among many other major constructor and driver F1 records. Notably, Lewis Hamilton won a record breaking six driver's championships and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team won a record breaking eight consecutive constructor's championships powered by the Mercedes V6 Hybrid engines.

List of Formula One engines

Engine specifications from the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team's F1 cars
Season Name Format Peak power @ rpm
Including hybrid system where applicable		Notes
2014 Mercedes-Benz PU106A1.600 L 90° V6 turbo hybrid 630 kW (840 hp) @ 15,000 rpm [4] [ unreliable source? ]
2015 Mercedes-Benz PU106B649 kW (870 hp) @ 15,000 rpm [5] [ unreliable source? ]Adapted for use in the Mercedes-AMG ONE [6]
2016 Mercedes-Benz PU106C670 kW (900 hp) @ 15,000 rpm [7]
2017 Mercedes-AMG M08 EQ Power+708 kW (949 hp) @ 15,000 rpm [8] [ unreliable source? ]
2018 Mercedes-AMG M09 EQ Power+720 kW (970 hp) @ 15,000 rpm [9]
2019 Mercedes-AMG M10 EQ Power+Badged as "BWT Mercedes" for Racing Point
2020 Mercedes-AMG M11 EQ Performance740 kW (990 hp) @ 15,000 rpm [10] [ unreliable source? ]
2021 Mercedes-AMG M12 E Performance750 kW (1,010 hp) @ 15,000 rpm [10] [ unreliable source? ]
2022 Mercedes-AMG M13 E Performance770 kW (1,030 hp) @ 15,000 rpm [11] [ unreliable source? ]
2023 Mercedes-AMG M14 E Performance
2024 Mercedes-AMG M15 E Performance

Statistics

Mercedes-AMG W11 F1 car, powered by a Mercedes V6 Hybrid engine, it was one of the most successful F1 cars of all time Lewis Hamilton 2020 Tuscan Grand Prix - race day (cropped).jpg
Mercedes-AMG W11 F1 car, powered by a Mercedes V6 Hybrid engine, it was one of the most successful F1 cars of all time

The Formula One regulations in 2014 saw Mercedes produce a unique hybrid 1.6-liter turbocharged V6 engine, that could produce a significant amount of power with less fuel consumption compared to Ferrari and Renault engines. It also featured the kinetic energy recovery system (MGU-K) and heat energy recovery system (MGU-H). The engine was soon proved to have a clear advantage over other engines, as cars powered by the Mercedes engine scored the majority of points during the 2014 season. [12] Since the introduction of this engine formula, Mercedes-powered cars scored pole position in 123 and won 115 of 214 races (as of the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix), and won 7 drivers' championships and 8 constructors' championships.

Season statistics for Mercedes engines

SeasonConstructorsRacesWinsPole positions1–2 finishesPodiumsFastest lapsWCC
2014 Mercedes, Force India, McLaren, Williams1916191141171st, 3rd, 5th, 6th
2015 Mercedes, Force India, Lotus, Williams1916181238131st, 3rd, 5th, 6th
2016 Mercedes, Force India, MRT, Williams211920835101st, 4th, 5th, 11th
2017 Mercedes, Force India, Williams201215427101st, 4th, 5th
2018 Mercedes, Force India, Williams211113426101st, 7th, 10th
2019 Mercedes, Racing Point, Williams21151093291st, 7th, 10th
2020 Mercedes, Racing Point, Williams17141652991st, 4th, 10th
2021 Mercedes, Aston Martin, McLaren, Williams221010135121st, 4th, 7th, 8th
2022 Mercedes, Aston Martin, McLaren, Williams221111883rd, 5th, 7th, 10th
2023 Mercedes, Aston Martin, McLaren, Williams220102482nd, 4th, 5th, 7th
2024*Mercedes, Aston Martin, McLaren, Williams10120963rd, 4th, 5th, 9th

* Season still in progress.

Other applications

Mercedes-AMG ONE

The Mercedes-AMG ONE at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed Mercedes-AMG One at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed.jpg
The Mercedes-AMG ONE at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed

The Mercedes-AMG ONE production hypercar features a similar powertrain as in modern Formula One cars. The production version of the car is features a modified version of the 1.6  L (98  cu in ) Mercedes-Benz PU106B Hybrid E-turbo V6 engine, used in the Mercedes F1 W06 Hybrid Formula One car. [13] [14] Modifications were done to the engine, resulting a reduction in idle rpm and redline among many other changes to make it road-legal. The modified internal combustion engine (ICE) produces a maximum power output of 422 kW (574 PS; 566 hp). Torque figures were unmeasurable due to the complex powertrain. [15]

The internal combustion engine works in conjunction with four electric motors; a 120 kW (163 PS; 161 hp) MGU-K coupled to the crankshaft, a 90 kW (122 PS; 121 hp) MGU-H coupled to the turbocharger, and two electric motors in the front axle producing 240 kW (326 PS; 322 hp). [16] The ONE has a total combined power output of 782 kW (1,063 PS; 1,049 hp). The MGU-K and MGU-H are similar as in use in Formula One cars, which were responsible for recovering energy and improving efficiency during the operation of the car. [17] More specifically, the MGU-K serves to generate electricity during braking, while the MGU-H serves to eliminate turbo lag and improve throttle response by keeping the turbine spinning at lower engine high speeds. [18] Other two electric motors drives the front wheels and creates an all-wheel drive drivetrain, the sum of these four electric motors contributes 360 kW (489 PS; 483 hp) of effective power to the total power output figure of the AMG ONE.

The head of Mercedes-AMG, Tobias Moers, claimed that the engine will be at 1,280 rpm in idle and at 11,000 rpm at its redline limit. However, the engine will only last for 50,000 km (31,000 mi) and the owners should have to return their cars for an engine refurbishment, which will cost 850,000 euros. This Formula One inspired powertrain helps the car to attain a top speed of 219 mph (352 km/h). According to Mercedes-AMG, the car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.9 seconds, 0 to 200 km/h (120 mph) in 7.0 seconds and 0 to 300 km/h (190 mph) in 15.6 seconds. [19]

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