Mercedes V6 hybrid Formula One power unit
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 and a heat energy recovery system, 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 at 15,000 rpm, to at 15,000 rpm. Customer team engines are currently being supplied to Williams, McLaren, and Alpine. Historically, Mercedes supplied Lotus, Manor Racing, Force India, and Aston Martin. Their most recent championship victories are the Drivers' and Constructors' championship double with McLaren.
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, 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.
List of Formula One engines
Statistics
The Formula One regulations in saw Mercedes produce a unique hybrid 1.6-liter turbocharged V6 engine, that could produce a significant amount of power with less fuel consumption compared to Ferrari and Renault engines. It also featured the kinetic energy recovery system and heat energy recovery system. The engine was soon proved to have a clear advantage over other engines, as cars powered by the Mercedes engine scored the majority of points during the 2014 season. Since the introduction of this engine formula, Mercedes-powered cars scored pole position in 148 and won 140 of 252 races, and won 8 drivers' championships and 10 constructors' championships.Season statistics for Mercedes engines
| Season | Constructors | Races | Wins | Pole positions | Podiums | Fastest laps | ||
| Mercedes, Force India, McLaren, Williams | 19 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 41 | 17 | 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th | |
| Mercedes, Force India, Lotus, Williams | 19 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 38 | 13 | 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th | |
| Mercedes, Force India, MRT, Williams | 21 | 19 | 20 | 8 | 35 | 10 | 1st, 4th, 5th, 11th | |
| Mercedes, Force India, Williams | 20 | 12 | 15 | 4 | 27 | 10 | 1st, 4th, 5th | |
| Mercedes, Force India, Williams | 21 | 11 | 13 | 4 | 26 | 10 | 1st, 7th, 10th | |
| Mercedes, Racing Point, Williams | 21 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 32 | 9 | 1st, 7th, 10th | |
| Mercedes, Racing Point, Williams | 17 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 29 | 9 | 1st, 4th, 10th | |
| Mercedes, Aston Martin, McLaren, Williams | 22 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 35 | 12 | 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th | |
| 2022 | Mercedes, Aston Martin, McLaren, Williams | 22 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th |
| 2023 | Mercedes, Aston Martin, McLaren, Williams | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 8 | 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th |
| 2024 | Mercedes, Aston Martin, McLaren, Williams | 24 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 30 | 12 | 1st, 4th, 5th, 9th |
| 2025 | Mercedes, Aston Martin, McLaren, Williams | 24 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 48 | 19 | 1st, 2nd, 5th, 7th |
Other applications
Mercedes-AMG One
The Mercedes-AMG One production hypercar features a powertrain similar to modern Formula One cars. The production version of the car features a modified version of the Mercedes-Benz PU106B Hybrid E-turbo V6 engine used in the Mercedes F1 W06 Hybrid Formula One car. The engine was modified to make it road legal, with changes including reduced idle and redline RPM. It produces a maximum power output of. Torque figures were unmeasurable due to the complex powertrain.The internal combustion engine works in conjunction with four electric motors; a MGU-K coupled to the crankshaft, a MGU-H coupled to the turbocharger, and two electric motors in the front axle producing. The One has a total combined power output of. 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 the operation of the car. More specifically, the MGU-K serves to generate electricity during braking, while the MGU-H serves to eliminate turbo lag and improve throttle response by keeping the turbine spinning at lower engine high speeds. Two electric motors drive the front wheels and creates an all-wheel drive drivetrain, the sum of these four electric motors contribute of effective power to the total power output figure of the AMG One.
The head of Mercedes-AMG, Tobias Moers, claimed that the engine idles at 1,280 rpm and 11,000 rpm at its redline limit. However, the engine will only last for and the owners would have to return their cars for an engine refurbishment costing 850,000 euros. This Formula One inspired powertrain helps the car attain a top speed of. According to Mercedes-AMG, the car can accelerate from 0 to in 2.9 seconds, 0 to in 7.0 seconds and 0 to in 15.6 seconds.