Mercedes-Benz M279 engine

Mercedes-Benz M277/M279
Overview
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Production2012 – present
Layout
Configuration60° V12
Displacement6.0 L (5,980 cc)
Cylinder bore82.6 mm (3.25 in)
Piston stroke93 mm (3.66 in)
Cylinder block materialAluminium alloy
Cylinder head materialAluminium alloy
ValvetrainSOHC 3 valves x cyl. with VVT
Compression ratio9.0:1
Combustion
TurbochargerTwin-turbo
Fuel systemPort injection
Fuel typeGasoline
Cooling systemWater cooled
Output
Power output390–463 kW (530–630 PS; 523–621 hp)
Torque output830–1,000 N⋅m (612–738 lb⋅ft)
Dimensions
Dry weight246 kg (542 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorMercedes-Benz M275

The M279 and M277 are a series of twin-turbocharged V12 engines produced by Mercedes-Benz. It was launched in 2012 with the R231 SL65 AMG.[1]

  1. ^ "2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG". MotorTrend. 20 March 2012. Retrieved 2018-07-03.