Mercedes V6 hybrid Formula One power unit

Mercedes V6 turbo-hybrid power unit[1]
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[2] 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-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 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 840 horsepower at 15,000 rpm, to 1,030 horsepower 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.

Having a successful run since the 2014 season, the Mercedes V6 Hybrid engine have become one of the most successful Formula One engines of all time.^[3] Breaking the record for most wins in a season in 2016 (this has record 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 driver's championships and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team won a record breaking eight consecutive constructor's championships powered by the Mercedes V6 Hybrid engines.