The Mercedes V6 Hybrid Formula One engine, is a series of 1.6-liter, hybrid turbocharged V6

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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 Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains (previously known as Ilmor Engineering and Mercedes-Benz High Performance Engines) is a Formula One engine manufacturer, owned by Mercedes-Benz. The company supplied Sauber during the season, McLaren ...

for

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. These engines were in use since

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by the

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works team. Over years of development, the engine power managed to increase, from 840 horsepower at 15,000 rpm, to 1,070 horsepower at 15,000 rpm. Customer engines were used by Williams,

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and

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. Since the

season, the Mercedes V6 Hybrid engine was proved to be one of the most successful

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of all time. Breaking the record for most wins in a season in

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, as well as among many other major constructor's and driver's F1 records. Notably,

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became one of the most successful Formula One drivers by winning six Driver's Championships and

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won a record breaking eight consecutive Constructor's Championships in F1 cars, which were powered by these Mercedes V6 Hybrid engines.

List of Formula One engines

Statistics

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The Formula One regulations in saw Mercedes produce a hybrid 1.6-liter turbocharged

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, which features a kinetic energy recovery system (MGU-K) and a heat energy recovery system (MGU-H). The engine started the season with a clear advantage, with these Mercedes engined cars scoring the majority of the points. Since the introduction of this engine formula, Mercedes powered cars have achieved pole position in 121 and won 114 of the 182 races (as of the

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), and won 7 Drivers' Championships and 8 Constructors' Championships. Season statistics of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team

Other applications

Mercedes-AMG ONE

The Mercedes-AMG ONE features a similar powertrain as in modern

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. Production version of the car is based on a modified version of the Mercedes-Benz PU106B Hybrid E-turbo V6 engine, used in the

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Formula One car. Some modifications were done to the engine due to the engine's illegality in

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idle and

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. The modified internal combustion engine (ICE) produces a maximum power output of . Torque figures are unknown due to the complex powertrain. The internal combustion engine works in conjunction with four

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: a Motor Generator Unit-Kinetic (MGU-K) coupled to the

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, a Motor Generator Unit-Heat (MGU-H) coupled to the

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, 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 operation of the car. More specifically, the MGU-K serves to generate electricity during braking, while the MGU-H serves to eliminate turbocharger lag and improve throttle response by keeping the turbine spinning at high speeds. The final two electric motors drive the front wheels to allow for an all-wheel drive drivetrain, and the sum of these four electric motors contributes effective power to the total power output figure of the AMG ONE. The head of

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, states that the engine will be at 1,280 rpm when in idle, and at 11,000 rpm when at its redline limit. However, the engine will only last for 50,000 km (31,000 mi) and the owners will have to return their cars for engine refurbishment. This Formula One inspired powertrain helps the car to attain a top speed of 219 mph (352 km/h). According to Mercedes-AMG, the car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.9 seconds, 0 to 200 km/h (124 mph) in 7.0 seconds and 0 to 300 km/h (186 mph) in 15.6 seconds.

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