Renault E-Tech Series (Formula One engine)
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.[2]
| Renault Energy F1 (2014-2015) Renault R.E. (2016-2018) Renault E-Tech (2019-present) | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer |  Renault Sport |
| 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 | 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), Esso (2017-2018 - Red Bull Racing and Scuderia Toro Rosso (2017) only) and BP Ultimate 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) 700–744 + 160 hp (522–555 + 119 kW) (2015-2018)[1] 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 | Renault RS27 |
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]
Renault Energy F1-2014
The Renault Energy F1-2014 was Renault's first-ever V6 hybrid turbocharged Formula One engine for the 2014 season.[4] 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
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Renault R.E.16
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- Renault R.S.16
- Red Bull RB12 (badged as TAG Heuer)
Renault R.E.17
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Renault R.E.18
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Renault E-Tech 19
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Renault E-Tech 20
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Renault E-Tech 20B
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Renault E-Tech R.E.22
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References
- "How much power F1 engines have?". 5 January 2018.
- https://media.renault-group.nl/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/F1_motor_presskit.pdf
- "Renault unveils its 2014 V6 Formula 1 engine". autosport.com. 21 June 2013.
- "The Renault Energy F1-2014". pitpass.com. 22 January 2014.
- https://www.alpinecars.com/en/formula-1/alpine-a522/