Renault V6 hybrid Formula One power unit

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

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]

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.

Applications

• Red Bull RB10
• Lotus E22
• Toro Rosso STR9
• Caterham CT05

Renault Energy F1-2015

Applications

• Red Bull RB11
• Toro Rosso STR10

Renault R.E.16

Applications

• Renault R.S.16
• Red Bull RB12 (badged as TAG Heuer F1-2016)

Renault R.E.17

Applications

• Renault R.S.17
• Red Bull RB13 (badged as TAG Heuer F1-2017)
• Toro Rosso STR12 (badged as Toro Rosso)

Renault R.E.18

Applications

• Renault R.S.18
• Red Bull RB14 (badged as TAG Heuer F1-2018)
• McLaren MCL33

Renault E-Tech 19

Applications

• Renault R.S.19
• McLaren MCL34

Renault E-Tech 20

Applications

• Renault R.S.20
• McLaren MCL35

Renault E-Tech 20B

Applications

• Alpine A521

Renault E-Tech R.E.22

Applications

• Alpine A522^[6]

Renault E-Tech R.E.23

Applications

• Alpine A523

Renault E-Tech R.E.24

Applications

• Alpine A524

References

1. "How much power F1 engines have?". 5 January 2018.
2. https://media.renault-group.nl/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/F1_motor_presskit.pdf ^{[bare URL PDF]}
3. "Renault unveils its 2014 V6 Formula 1 engine". autosport.com. 21 June 2013.
4. "Renault to end F1 engine project with Alpine set for Mercedes switch in 2026". autosport.com. 30 September 2024.
5. "The Renault Energy F1-2014". pitpass.com. 22 January 2014.
6. "Alpine A522". Archived from the original on 21 February 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.

External links

• Renault Sport F1's Official Website Archived 16 February 2021 at the Wayback Machine