Renault V6 hybrid Formula One power unit

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Renault Energy F1 (2014–2015)
Renault R.E. (2016–2018)
Renault E-Tech (2019–2021)
Renault E-Tech R.E. (2022–2025)
Overview
Manufacturer Flag of France.svg Renault Sport and Flag of France.svg Mecachrome (builder, assembler and tuner)
Production2014–2025
Layout
Configuration V6 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 APC Pankl hybrid turbocharger with typical 5 bar boost pressure
Fuel system500  bar (7,252  psi) gasoline direct fuel injection
Management McLaren TAG-320
Fuel type 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
Oil system Dry sump
Cooling system Single water pump
Output
Power output 600 + 160  hp (447 + 119  kW) (2014)
700–795 + 160  hp (522–593 + 119  kW) (2015–2021) [1]
850 + 160  hp (634 + 119  kW) (2022–2025)
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 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]

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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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