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Renault Sport has released full details of their brand new Formula One power unit, which will be used during the 2014 season., when FIA decided that the naturally aspirated V8 engines will be replaced by turbocharged 1.6-liter V6 mills with energy recovery systems.
The new Renault engine has a 15,000 rpm rev limit and a combined output of 760 bhp - 600 coming from the internal combustion engine and 160 provided by the Energy Recovery System.
The cars will be powered by both traditional fuel and electrical energy over the course of a lap, which will make the power unit the most fuel efficient Formula One engine yet. Electrical energy will be harvested from exhaust and braking by two motor generator units and will be used in accordance to FIA’s regulations for the 2014 season.
“Grand Prix racing is a pioneering sport, representing the pinnacle of human endeavour and technological innovation. From the rear mounted engines of the 1930s to the ground effect of the 1980s, F1 technology has always been years ahead of its time. With cutting-edge energy systems and highly advanced turbocharged combustion engines, in 2014 F1 remains true to its DNA. We are absolutely at the vanguard of powertrain technology this year,” said Jean-Michel Jalinier, president of Renault Sport F1.
Full details on the new Renault F1 engine are available in the official press release below.
The cars will be powered by both traditional fuel and electrical energy over the course of a lap, which will make the power unit the most fuel efficient Formula One engine yet. Electrical energy will be harvested from exhaust and braking by two motor generator units and will be used in accordance to FIA’s regulations for the 2014 season.
“Grand Prix racing is a pioneering sport, representing the pinnacle of human endeavour and technological innovation. From the rear mounted engines of the 1930s to the ground effect of the 1980s, F1 technology has always been years ahead of its time. With cutting-edge energy systems and highly advanced turbocharged combustion engines, in 2014 F1 remains true to its DNA. We are absolutely at the vanguard of powertrain technology this year,” said Jean-Michel Jalinier, president of Renault Sport F1.
Full details on the new Renault F1 engine are available in the official press release below.
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