Mercedes-Benz M123 engine

Mercedes-Benz M123
M123.920 engine
Overview
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Production19761984
Layout
ConfigurationNaturally aspirated Straight-6
Displacement2.5 L (2,525 cc)
Cylinder bore86 mm (3.39 in)
Piston stroke72.45 mm (2.85 in)
ValvetrainSOHC
Combustion
Fuel systemSolex 4A1 carburetor
Fuel typePetrol
Cooling systemWater cooled
Output
Power output95–104 kW (129–141 PS; 127–139 hp)
Torque output196–200 N⋅m (145–148 lb⋅ft)
Chronology
PredecessorM180
SuccessorM103

The M123 is a family of 2.5 L (2,525 cc) straight-6 overhead cam Mercedes-Benz automobile engines developed for its new W123 range, and used from 1976 to 1984 on the 250 and 250 T models. Employing natural aspiration and a 4-barrel carburetor, it replaced the 6-cylinder engines M180 in the 230 and M130 in the 250 (2.8 liter) versions derived from the W114 series.

The M123 was succeeded by the M103, introduced in 1984 with the W124 series.