| Mercedes-Benz M08 | |
|---|---|
| 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]