Mercedes-Benz M117 engine
| Mercedes-Benz M117 Engine | |
|---|---|
 An M117 4.5 L engine from a 1972 280SE 4.5 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Production | 1969–1991 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Naturally aspirated 90° V8 |
| Displacement | 4.5 L (4,520 cc) 5.0 L (4,973 cc) 5.0 L (5,025 cc) 5.5 L (5,547 cc) |
| Cylinder block material | Cast iron 1969-1978 Aluminum 1978-1991 |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminum |
| Valvetrain | SOHC with 2 valves x cyl. |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection |
| Management | Bosch Jetronic |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Oil system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 185–300 PS (136–221 kW; 182–296 hp) |
| Torque output | 298–455 N⋅m (220–336 lb⋅ft) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz M100 engine |
| Successor | Mercedes-Benz M119 engine |
The Mercedes-Benz M117 is an OHC (overhead cam), 2 valve per cylinder V8 engine made in several versions by Mercedes-Benz between 1971 and 1992.
Applications
420 SEL (W126)
- 450 SE, SEL (W116)[3]
- 450 SL, SLC (R107 / C107)[4]
- 450 SLC 5.0 (C107)[5]
- 500 GE (W463)[6]
- 500 SE, SEL, SEC (W / V / C126)[7]
- 500 SL, SLC (R107 / C107)[8]
- 560 SE, SEL, SEC (W / V / C126)[9]
- 560 SL (R107)[10]
- Racing
- Other Manufacturers
References
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