Ferrari V6 hybrid Formula One power unit
This article needs additional citations for verification. (February 2022) |
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.
| Ferrari 1.6 V6 turbo | |
|---|---|
 The 065/6 internal combustion engine and its energy storage unit, pictured on display in 2023. | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer |  Scuderia Ferrari |
| Production | 2014–present |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | V-6 single hybrid turbocharged engine, 90° cylinder angle |
| Displacement | 1.6 L (1,598 cc) |
| 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 system | 500 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 |
Development
editThe V6 turbo engine was developed under the direction of Luca Marmorini and Mattia Binotto.[5][6]
Design
editThe 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
editFerrari 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
editThe 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]
Applications
edit- Tipo 059/3
- Ferrari F14 T (2014)
- Marussia MR03 (2014)
- Sauber C33 (2014)
- Marussia MR03B (2015)
- Tipo 060
- Ferrari SF15-T (2015)
- Sauber C34 (2015)
- Toro Rosso STR11 (2016)
- Tipo 061
- Ferrari SF16-H (2016)
- Haas VF-16 (2016)
- Sauber C35 (2016)
- Sauber C36 (2017)
- Tipo 062 (2017)
- Tipo 062 EVO (2018)
- Tipo 064 (2019)
- Tipo 065 (2020)
- Tipo 065/6 (2021)
- Tipo 066/7 (2022)
- Tipo 066/10 (2023)
- Tipo 066/12
References
edit- ^ "Fuelling Scuderia Ferrari into a new era for F1".
- ^ "Ferrari's Formula 1 1.6-liter turbo V6 engine makes 600 horsepower". 29 December 2013.
- ^ "Ferrari SF16-H - F1technical.net".
- ^ "How much power F1 engines have?". 5 January 2018.
- ^ "Engine Ferrari • STATS F1".
- ^ "How much power F1 engines have?". 5 January 2018.
- ^ Scott, Matthew (3 November 2019). "Verstappen on Ferrari struggles: That's what happens when you stop cheating!". GP Fans. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ Morlidge, Matt (4 March 2020). "F1 teams 'shocked' by Ferrari, FIA engine settlement, want disclosure". Sky Sports. Retrieved 10 July 2023.