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 (2017–2021) later 90% + 10% Ethanol (2022–2024) later Eni Blu Super+ 90% + 10% Ethanol (2025) |
| 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) 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.