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Mercedes-Benz M24 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
Production | 1934-1944 |
Layout | |
Configuration | Straight-eight |
Displacement | 5.0–5.4 L (305–330 cu in) |
Cylinder bore | 86–88 mm (3.4–3.5 in) |
Piston stroke | 108–111 mm (4.3–4.4 in) |
Valvetrain | 16-valve, side-camshaft, two valves per cylinder |
Compression ratio | 5.2:1-5.5:1 [1] |
Combustion | |
Supercharger | Roots-type supercharger |
Fuel system | Carburetor |
Fuel type | Gasoline [2] |
Oil system | Dry sump |
Output | |
Power output | 100–180 hp 75–134 kW |
Torque output | 318 lb⋅ft 431 N⋅m |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz M22 engine |
Successor | Mercedes-Benz M150 engine |
The Mercedes-Benz M24 is a supercharged 5.0- or 5.4-liter straight-8 engine, designed, developed and produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1934 through 1944. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]