Ferrari turbocharged V6 F1 engine (2014-present)

Ferrari has made a series of 1.6-litre, turbocharged, V6, Formula One racing engines, starting with the Tipo 059/3 designation for the 2014 season.

Ferrari 1.6 V6 turbo
The 065/6 internal combustion engine and its energy storage unit, pictured on display in 2023.
Overview
ManufacturerItaly Scuderia Ferrari
Production2014–present
Layout
ConfigurationV-6 single hybrid turbocharged engine, 90° cylinder angle
Displacement1.6 L (98 cu in)
Cylinder bore80 mm (3.15 in)
Piston stroke53 mm (2.09 in)
Cylinder block materialAluminum alloy
Cylinder head materialAluminum alloy
Valvetrain24-valve (four-valves per cylinder), DOHC
Combustion
TurbochargerHybrid turbocharger with typical 3.5-5.0 bar boost pressure
Fuel system500 bar (7,252 psi) gasoline direct injection
ManagementMcLaren TAG-320
Fuel typeShell V-Power unleaded gasoline 94.25% + 5.75% biofuel[1]
Oil systemDry sump
Cooling systemSingle water pump
Output
Power output600–680 + 160 hp (447–507 + 119 kW) (2014-2016)[2][3]
771 + 160 hp (575 + 119 kW) (2017-2018)[4]
850 + 160 hp (634 + 119 kW) (2019-present)
Torque outputApprox. 600–822 N⋅m (443–606 ft⋅lb)
Dimensions
Dry weight145 kg (320 lb) overall including headers, clutch, ECU, spark box or filters
Chronology
PredecessorFerrari V6 turbo engine (1981-1988)
Ferrari V8 F1 engine

Development

The V6 turbo engine was developed under the direction of Luca Marmorini and Mattia Binotto.[5][6]

Design

The engine itself is coupled with an energy recovery system hybrid unit, and all evolutions and newer iterations of the power unit are based on the same basic hybrid architecture that has existed since 2014.

Naming

Ferrari 059/3 was the engine's official name in the 2014 inaugural season. In the following seasons, the further expansion stages of the engine were each given new names. Formally, however, all expansion forms were based on the basic structure that has existed since 2014.

Criticism and FIA investigation

The Type 064 of the 2019 season was often criticized from the middle of the season. While Ferrari put in a strong performance throughout the 2019 season, their performance was particularly strong between the Belgian Grand Prix and the Mexican Grand Prix. During these races, Ferrari took six consecutive pole positions and scored their only victories of the season in these races. As their form had noticeably improved compared to the first 12 races of the season, Red Bull made an inquiry to the FIA and asked for clarification on whether the use of a system used by Ferrari that bypasses the fuel flow sensor is permissible. Red Bull accused Ferrari of installing the sensor in such a way that it could not measure an increased, illegal fuel flow. The FIA responded with a technical guideline ahead of the United States Grand Prix, reminding all competitors that such systems are not allowed. As a result, Ferrari's form faded. As the season progressed, they managed neither a pole position nor a win. Max Verstappen then publicly accused Ferrari of cheating.[7]

After the end of testing for the 2020 season, the FIA announced that it had completed its investigation into the Type 064 engine and entered into a private agreement with Ferrari. The FIA refused to disclose the results of the investigation after protests from the other teams.[8]

Applications

References
  1. "Fuelling Scuderia Ferrari into a new era for F1".
  2. "Ferrari's Formula 1 1.6-liter turbo V6 engine makes 600 horsepower". 29 December 2013.
  3. "Ferrari SF16-H - F1technical.net".
  4. "How much power F1 engines have?". 5 January 2018.
  5. "Engine Ferrari • STATS F1".
  6. "How much power F1 engines have?". 5 January 2018.
  7. Scott, Matthew (3 November 2019). "Verstappen on Ferrari struggles: That's what happens when you stop cheating!". GP Fans. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  8. Morlidge, Matt (4 March 2020). "F1 teams 'shocked' by Ferrari, FIA engine settlement, want disclosure". Sky Sports. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
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