Mercedes-Benz M124 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
Production | 1939 (prototype) |
Layout | |
Configuration | Straight-eight |
Displacement | 5.8 L (354 cu in) |
Valvetrain | 16-valve, DOHC, two-valves per cylinder |
Compression ratio | 6.5:1 [1] |
Combustion | |
Supercharger | Roots-type supercharger |
Fuel system | Carburetor |
Oil system | Dry sump |
Output | |
Power output | 197 hp (147 kW) |
Torque output | 370 lb⋅ft (502 N⋅m) |
The Mercedes-Benz M124 engine is a prototype supercharged, 5.8-liter, straight-8 engine manufactured by Mercedes-Benz in 1939. [2]