How Tiny Formula 1 Engines Make 1000 HP!

How F1’s V6 engines can make 1,000 horsepower at 15,000 RPM! Maserati Pre-Chamber Ignition Road Car - Subscribe to Engineering Explained for more videos! - Recommended Books & Car Products - EE Shirts! - The power units in Formula 1 are capable of producing 1,000 horsepower! That’s all thanks to a 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 - How F1 Engine Works - How F1 Engine Works - 2014 F1 Leaflet - F1 Power Unit 2023 F1 Tech Regs - Merc 50% Efficiency - Lean Pre-Chamber Ignition Study - Cool Guy LinkedIn - Mahle Jet Ignition - 99% Fuel Claim - Merc Engine Efficiency - Engineering Explained is a participant in the Amazon Influencer Program. Don’t forget to check out my other pages below! Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: EE Extra: