Mercedes-Benz M08 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
Production | 1928-1940 |
Layout | |
Configuration | Straight-eight |
Displacement | 4.6–5.0 L (281–305 cu in) |
Cylinder bore | 80–82.5 mm (3.1–3.2 in) |
Piston stroke | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
Valvetrain | 16-valve, DOHC, two-valves per cylinder |
Compression ratio | 5.0:1-6.6:1[1] |
Combustion | |
Supercharger | Naturally aspirated Roots-type supercharger |
Fuel system | Carburetor |
Fuel type | Gasoline |
Oil system | Dry sump |
Output | |
Power output | 79–110 hp (59–82 kW) |
Torque output | 175–190 lb⋅ft (237–258 N⋅m) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Mercedes-Benz M19 engine Mercedes-Benz M07 engine |
The Mercedes-Benz M08 engine is a naturally-aspirated and supercharged, 4.6-liter and 5.0-liter, straight-8 engine, designed, developed and produced by Mercedes-Benz; between 1928 and 1940.[2][3]