Mercedes V6 hybrid Formula One power unit
| Mercedes V6 turbo-hybrid power unit | |
|---|---|
The Mercedes M10 power unit, used in the 2019 season | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains |
| Production | 2014–present |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | V-6 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 |
| Compression ratio | under 18:1 |
| RPM range | |
| Idle speed | 5,000 rpm |
| Max. engine speed | 15,000 rpm |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | Hybrid turbocharger with 350–500 kPa (3.5–5.0 bar) boost pressure |
| Fuel system | 50 MPa; 7,252 psi (500 bar) gasoline direct injection |
| Management | McLaren TAG-320 (2014-2018) later TAG-320B (2019-present) |
| Fuel type | Petronas Primax unleaded gasoline 94.25% + 5.75% biofuel and Mobil (McLaren only in 2014) |
| Oil system | Dry sump |
| Cooling system | Single water pump |
| Output | |
| Power output | 626–768 kW (840–1,030 hp) |
| Torque output | Approx. 600–822 N⋅m (443–606 ft⋅lb) |
| Dimensions | |
| Dry weight | 145–150 kg (320–331 lb) overall including headers, clutch, ECU, spark box or filters |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz FO engine |
The Mercedes V6 hybrid Formula One power unit is a series of 1.6-litre, hybrid turbocharged V6 racing engines which features both a kinetic energy recovery system (MGU-K) and a heat energy recovery system (MGU-H), developed and produced by Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains for use in Formula One. The engines were in use since the 2014 season by the Mercedes works team. Over years of development, engine power was increased from 630 kW (840 hp) at 15,000 rpm, to 770 kW (1,030 hp) at 15,000 rpm. Customer team engines were used by Williams, McLaren, Lotus, Manor Racing, Force India, Racing Point Force India, Racing Point and Aston Martin. Their most recent championship victories are in 2020 (Drivers') and 2024 (Constructors').
Enduring a successful run since the 2014 season, the Mercedes V6 Hybrid engine has become one of the most successful Formula One engines of all time. It broke the record for most wins in a season in 2016 (this record has since been surpassed by Honda with Red Bull Racing in 2023), as well as among many other major constructor and driver F1 records. Notably, Lewis Hamilton won a record breaking six drivers' championships and the Mercedes factory team won a record-breaking eight consecutive constructors' championships powered by Mercedes V6 hybrid engines.