How Tiny Formula 1 Engines Make 1000 HP!
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How F1's 1.6L V6 engines can make 1,000 horsepower at 15,000 RPM! Maserati Pre-Chamber Ignition Road Car - https://youtu.be/GH3TNiRERU4 Subscribe to Engineering Explained for more videos! - https://goo.gl/VZstk7 Recommended Books & Car Products - http://amzn.to/2BrekJm EE Shirts! - http://bit.ly/2BHsiuo The power units in Formula 1 are capable of producing 1,000 horsepower! That's all thanks to a 1.6L 90º V6 engine paired with two electric motors, an MGU-K (Motor Generator Unit - Kinetic) and an MGU-H (Motor Generator Unit - Heat). How does such a tiny engine make so much power? The key comes down to efficiency, turbocharging, high RPM limits, and electric assist. This video will explore the layout of current Formula 1 power units, how the rules ultimately limit power through fuel flow caps, how these engines are capable of achieving extraordinary efficiencies (for combustion engines), and how much boost the turbochargers are making. References: Merc F1 Engine Facts - https://www.mercedes-amg-hpp.com/formula-1-engine-facts/ How F1 Engine Works - https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/hybrid/how-f1-engine-works/ How F1 Engine Works - https://youtu.be/l2b4edxCClc 2014 F1 Leaflet - https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/publication/file/FIA%20F1%20Power%20Unit%20leaflet.pdf 2023 F1 Tech Regs - https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/fia_2023_formula_1_technical_regulations_-_issue_1_-_2022-06-29.pdf Merc 50% Efficiency - https://youtu.be/rGDJqTDXgtg Lean Pre-Chamber Ignition Study - https://www.sae.org/publications/technical-papers/content/2019-24-0104/ Cool Guy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-libert-168b3583/ Mahle Jet Ignition - https://www.mahle-powertrain.com/en/experience/mahle-jet-ignition/ 99% Fuel Claim - https://www.shell.com/inside-energy/fuelling-scuderia-ferrari-into-a-new-era-for-f1.html Merc Engine Efficiency - https://www.mercedes-amg-hpp.com/the-most-powerful-f1-mercedes-ever/ Engineering Explained is a participant in the Amazon Influencer Program. Don't forget to check out my other pages below! Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/engineeringexplained Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/engineeringexplained Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jasonfenske13 EE Extra: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsrY4q8xGPJQbQ8HPQZn6iA
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