Mercedes V6 Hybrid Formula One engine
Mercedes V6 Hybrid F1 engine[1] | |
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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) |
Block material | Aluminum alloy |
Head material | Aluminum alloy |
Valvetrain | 24-valve (four-valves per cylinder), DOHC |
Compression ratio | under 18:1 |
RPM range | |
Idle | 5,000 rpm |
Redline | 15,000 rpm |
Combustion | |
Turbocharger | Hybrid turbocharger with 3.5–5.0 bar boost pressure |
Fuel system | 500 bar (7,252 psi) 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[2] and Mobil (McLaren only in 2014) |
Oil system | Dry sump |
Cooling system | Single water pump |
Output | |
Power output | 840–1,070 hp (626–798 kW) |
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 engine, is a series of 1.6-liter, 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 Formula One. These engines were in use since 2014 by the Mercedes works team. Over years of development, the engine power managed to increase, from 840 horsepower at 15,000 rpm, to 1,070 horsepower at 15,000 rpm. Customer engines were used by Williams, McLaren, Lotus, Manor Racing, Force India, Racing Point Force India, Racing Point and Aston Martin.
Since the 2014 season, the Mercedes V6 Hybrid engine was proved to be one of the most successful Formula One engines of all time.[3] Breaking the record for most wins in a season in 2016, as well as among many other major constructor's and driver's F1 records. Notably, Lewis Hamilton became one of the most successful Formula One drivers by winning six Driver's Championships and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team won a record breaking eight consecutive Constructor's Championships in F1 cars, which were powered by these Mercedes V6 Hybrid engines.
List of Formula One engines
Season | Name | Format | Peak power @ rpm Including hybrid system where applicable |
Notes |
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2014 | Mercedes-Benz PU106A | 1.600 L 90° V6 turbo hybrid | 630 kW (840 hp) @ 15,000 rpm[4] | |
2015 | Mercedes-Benz PU106B | 649 kW (870 hp) @ 15,000 rpm[5] | Used in Mercedes-AMG ONE[6] | |
2016 | Mercedes-Benz PU106C | 670 kW (900 hp) @ 15,000 rpm[7] | ||
2017 | Mercedes-AMG M08 EQ Power+ | 708 kW (949 hp) @ 15,000 rpm[8] | ||
2018 | Mercedes-AMG M09 EQ Power+ | 750 kW (1,000 hp) @ 15,000 rpm[5][9] | ||
2019 | Mercedes-AMG M10 EQ Power+ | Badged as "BWT Mercedes" for Racing Point | ||
2020 | Mercedes-AMG M11 EQ Performance | 764 kW (1,025 hp) @ 15,000 rpm[10] | ||
2021 | Mercedes-AMG M12 E Performance | 780 kW (1,050 hp) @ 15,000 rpm[10] | ||
2022 | Mercedes-AMG M13 E Performance | 800 kW (1,070 hp) @ 15,000 rpm[11] |
Statistics
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The Formula One regulations in 2014 saw Mercedes produce a hybrid 1.6-liter turbocharged V6 engine, which features a kinetic energy recovery system (MGU-K) and a heat energy recovery system (MGU-H). The engine started the season with a clear advantage, with these Mercedes engined cars scoring the majority of the points.[12] Since the introduction of this engine formula, Mercedes powered cars have achieved pole position in 121 races, won 113 out of 180 races as of the 2022 Mexico City Grand Prix, won 7 Driver's Championships and 8 Constructor's Championships.
Season statistics of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
Season | Chassis | Races | Wins | Pole positions | 1–2 finishes | Podiums | Fastest laps | Average winning margin | Points | Percentage of available points | WDC | WCC |
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2014 | Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid | 19 | 16 | 18 | 11 | 31 | 12 | 23.2 seconds | 701 | 82% | 1st, 2nd | 1st |
2015 | Mercedes F1 W06 Hybrid | 19 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 32 | 13 | 19.7 seconds | 703 | 86% | 1st, 2nd | 1st |
2016 | Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid | 21 | 19 | 20 | 8 | 33 | 9 | 14.6 seconds | 765 | 85% | 1st, 2nd | 1st |
2017 | Mercedes AMG F1 W08 EQ Power+ | 20 | 12 | 15 | 4 | 26 | 9 | 13.1 seconds | 668 | 78% | 1st, 3rd | 1st |
2018 | Mercedes AMG F1 W09 EQ Power+ | 21 | 11 | 13 | 4 | 25 | 10 | 6.8 seconds | 655 | 73% | 1st, 5th | 1st |
2019 | Mercedes AMG F1 W10 EQ Power+ | 21 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 32 | 9 | 11.8 seconds | 739 | 80% | 1st, 2nd | 1st |
2020 | Mercedes-AMG F1 W11 EQ Performance | 17 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 25 | 9 | 15.6 seconds | 573 | 77% | 1st, 2nd | 1st |
2021 | Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance | 22 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 28 | 10 | 19.5 seconds | 613.5 | 64% | 2nd, 3rd | 1st |
2022 | Mercedes-AMG F1 W13 E Performance | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 seconds | 447* | 49% | 4th*, 5th* | 3rd* |
* Season still in progress.
Other applications
Mercedes-AMG ONE
![Mercedes-AMG_One_at_the_2022_Goodwood_Festival_of_Speed](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3b/Mercedes-AMG_One_at_the_2022_Goodwood_Festival_of_Speed.jpg/300px-Mercedes-AMG_One_at_the_2022_Goodwood_Festival_of_Speed.jpg)
The Mercedes-AMG ONE features a similar powertrain as in modern Formula One cars. Production version of the car is based on a modified version of the 1.6 L (98 cu in) Mercedes-Benz PU106B Hybrid E-turbo V6 engine, used in the Mercedes F1 W06 Hybrid Formula One car.[13][14] Some modifications were done to the engine due to the engine's illegality in RPM idle and redline. The modified internal combustion engine (ICE) produces a maximum power output of 422 kW (574 PS; 566 hp). Torque figures are unknown due to the complex powertrain.[15]
The internal combustion engine works in conjunction with four electric motors: a 120 kW (163 PS; 161 hp) Motor Generator Unit-Kinetic (MGU-K) coupled to the crankshaft, a 90 kW (122 PS; 121 hp) Motor Generator Unit-Heat (MGU-H) coupled to the turbocharger, and two electric motors in the front axle producing 240 kW (326 PS; 322 hp).[16] The ONE has a total combined power output of 782 kW (1,063 PS; 1,049 hp). The MGU-K and MGU-H are similar as in use in Formula One cars, which were responsible for recovering energy and improving efficiency during operation of the car.[17] More specifically, the MGU-K serves to generate electricity during braking, while the MGU-H serves to eliminate turbocharger lag and improve throttle response by keeping the turbine spinning at high speeds.[18] The final two electric motors drive the front wheels to allow for an all-wheel drive drivetrain, and the sum of these four electric motors contributes 360 kW (489 PS; 483 hp) effective power to the total power output figure of the AMG ONE.
The head of Mercedes-AMG, Tobias Moers, states that the engine will be at 1,280 rpm when in idle, and at 11,000 rpm when at its redline limit. However, the engine will only last for 50,000 km (31,000 mi) and the owners will have to return their cars for engine refurbishment. This Formula One inspired powertrain helps the car to attain a top speed of 219 mph (352 km/h). According to Mercedes-AMG, the car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.9 seconds, 0 to 200 km/h (124 mph) in 7.0 seconds and 0 to 300 km/h (186 mph) in 15.6 seconds.[19]
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