Renault V6 hybrid Formula One power unit
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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 (2014–2015) Renault R.E. (2016–2018) Renault E-Tech (2019–2021) Renault E-Tech R.E. (2022–2025) | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer |  Renault Sport and Mecachrome (builder, assembler and tuner) |
| Production | 2014–2025 |
| 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 system | 500 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 |
History
editRenault 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
editThe 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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editRenault Energy F1-2015
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editRenault R.E.16
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edit- Renault R.S.16
- Red Bull RB12 (badged as TAG Heuer F1-2016)
Renault R.E.17
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edit- Renault R.S.17
- Red Bull RB13 (badged as TAG Heuer F1-2017)
- Toro Rosso STR12
Renault R.E.18
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edit- Renault R.S.18
- Red Bull RB14 (badged as TAG Heuer F1-2018)
- McLaren MCL33
Renault E-Tech 19
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editRenault E-Tech 20
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editRenault E-Tech 20B
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editRenault E-Tech R.E.22
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editRenault E-Tech R.E.23
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editRenault E-Tech R.E.24
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editReferences
edit- ^ "How much power F1 engines have?". 5 January 2018.
- ^ https://media.renault-group.nl/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/F1_motor_presskit.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Renault unveils its 2014 V6 Formula 1 engine". autosport.com. 21 June 2013.
- ^ "Renault to end F1 engine project with Alpine set for Mercedes switch in 2026". autosport.com. 30 September 2024.
- ^ "The Renault Energy F1-2014". pitpass.com. 22 January 2014.
- ^ "Alpine A522". Archived from the original on 21 February 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.