Renault E-Tech Series (Formula One engine)
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Renault Energy F1 (2014-2015) Renault R.E. (2016-2018) Renault E-Tech (2019-present) | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Renault Sport F1 |
Production | 2014-present |
Layout | |
Configuration | V6 single hybrid turbocharged engine, 90° cylinder angle |
Displacement | 1.6 L (98 cu in) |
Cylinder bore | Maximum 80 mm (3.15 in) |
Piston stroke | 53 mm (2.09 in) |
Block material | Aluminum alloy |
Head material | Aluminum alloy |
Valvetrain | 24-valve (four-valves per cylinder), DOHC |
Combustion | |
Turbocharger | hybrid turbocharger with typical 5 bar boost pressure |
Fuel system | 500 bar (7,252 psi) gasoline direct injection |
Management | McLaren TAG-320 |
Fuel type | Total Excellium (2014-2016), Esso (2017-2018 - Red Bull Racing and Scuderia Toro Rosso (2017) only) and BP Ultimate unleaded 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 + 160 hp (522 + 119 kW) (2015) 850 + 160 hp (634 + 119 kW) (2016-present) |
Torque output | Approx. 600–650 N⋅m (443–479 ft⋅lb) |
Dimensions | |
Dry weight | 145 kg (320 lb) overall including headers, clutch, ECU, spark box or filters |
Chronology | |
Predecessor |
The Renault E-Tech Series (previously known as Renault Energy F1 and Renault R.E.) is a 1.6-liter, hybrid turbocharged V6 racing engine that developed and produced by Renault Sport F1 in partnership with Mecachrome for FIA Formula One World Championship.
History[]
Renault Energy F1 was unveiled on 21 June 2013 during 2013 Paris Air Show in order to replace the outgoing naturally-aspirated V8 engine after seven years of service.[1]
Renault Energy F1-2014[]
The Renault Energy F1-2014 was Renault's first-ever V6 hybrid turbocharged Formula One engine for the 2014 season.[2] The Renault Energy F1-2014 engine was developed by Renault with technical support from Mecachrome for partial design research & development, trackside support, engine arrangement, preparation, tune-up and engine maintenance. Renault Energy F1-2014 suffered reliability problems during pre-season testing
Applications[]
Renault Energy F1-2015[]
References[]
- ^ "Renault unveils its 2014 V6 Formula 1 engine". autosport.com. 21 June 2013.
- ^ "The Renault Energy F1-2014". pitpass.com. 22 January 2014.
External links[]
- Renault in Formula One
- Formula One engines
- Renault engines
- Renault