Mercedes-Benz M297 engine

Mercedes-Benz M297
Pagani Zonda F M297 engine
Overview
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Production1997–2016
Layout
ConfigurationNaturally aspirated 60° V12
Displacement
  • 6.9 L; 420.9 cu in (6,898 cc)
  • 7.3 L; 444.9 cu in (7,291 cc)
Cylinder bore
  • 89 mm (3.5 in) (6.9 L)
  • 91.5 mm (3.60 in) (7.3 L)
Piston stroke92.4 mm (3.64 in)
Cylinder block materialAluminium alloy
Cylinder head materialAluminium silicon
ValvetrainDOHC 4 valves x cyl.
Compression ratio
  • 10.5:1
  • 10.0:1 (SL 73 AMG)
Combustion
Fuel systemMulti-point fuel injection
Fuel typeGasoline
Cooling systemWater-cooled
Output
Power output386–559 kW (525–760 PS; 518–750 hp)
Torque output750–900 N⋅m (553–664 lb⋅ft)
Chronology
PredecessorMercedes-Benz M163 engine
SuccessorMercedes-Benz M158 engine
Mercedes-Benz M137 engine (AMG)

The M297 is a V12 engine produced by Mercedes-Benz, from 1997 to 2016. Engine code was derived from the CLK GTR's C297 chassis code.[1]

  1. ^ "CLK-GTR - C 297". mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com. Retrieved 16 March 2024.