The turbo hybrid era refers to the period in Formula 1 beginning in 2014, when the sport switched from naturally aspirated 2.4-litre V8 engines to 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 hybrid power units. These new power units combine a conventional turbocharged petrol engine with two motor generator units and a battery system. The resulting combination produces around 1,000 horsepower. This era has been characterised by Mercedes’ dominance in its early years and has produced some of the most fuel-efficient yet powerful engines in motorsport history.
Example: We’ve been in the turbo hybrid era since 2014 — it completely changed the sound, performance, and complexity of Formula 1 cars.
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