Mercedes-Benz M117 engine

The Mercedes-Benz M117 is an OHC (overhead cam), 2 valve per cylinder V8 engine made in several versions by Daimler-Benz between 1971 and 1992.

Mercedes-Benz M117 Engine
An M117 4.5 L engine from a 1972 280SE 4.5
Overview
Manufacturer	Daimler-Benz
Production	1971–1991
Layout
Configuration	Naturally aspirated 90° V8
Displacement	4.5 L (4,520 cc) 5.0 L (4,973 cc) 5.0 L (5,025 cc) 5.5 L (5,547 cc)
Cylinder block material	Cast iron 1971-1978 Alusil 1978-1991
Cylinder head material	Aluminum
Valvetrain	SOHC with 2 valves x cyl.
Combustion
Fuel system	Continuous multi-point injection
Management	Bosch K(E)-Jetronic
Fuel type	Gasoline
Oil system	Wet sump
Cooling system	Water-cooled
Output
Power output	185–300 PS (136–221 kW; 182–296 hp)
Torque output	298–455 N⋅m (220–336 lb⋅ft)
Chronology
Predecessor	Mercedes-Benz M100 engine
Successor	Mercedes-Benz M119 engine

Applications

• 280 SE, SEL 4.5 (W108)^[1]
• 300 SEL 4.5 (W109)^[2]
• 450 SE, SEL (W116)^[3]
• 450 SL, SLC (R107 / C107)^[4]
• 450 SLC 5.0 (C107)^[5]
• 500 GE (W463)^[6]
• 500 SE, SEL, SEC (W / V / C126)^[7]
• 500 SL, SLC (R107 / C107)^[8]
• 560 SE, SEL, SEC (W / V / C126)^[9]
• 560 SL (R107)^[10]

Racing

• Sauber C8^[11]
• Sauber C9^[12]

Other Manufacturers

• Isdera Autobahnkurier AK116i^[13]
• Isdera Erator GTE^[14]
• Isdera Imperator 108i^[15]
• Lotec C1000 (with two turbochargers)^[16]
• Monteverdi Tiara^[17]
• Zender Vision 3^[18]