Mercedes-Benz M279 engine
| Mercedes-Benz M277/M279 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Production | 2012 – present |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 60° V12 |
| Displacement | 6.0 L (5,980 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 82.6 mm (3.25 in) |
| Piston stroke | 93 mm (3.66 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminium alloy |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminium alloy |
| Valvetrain | SOHC 3 valves x cyl. with VVT |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | Twin-turbo |
| Fuel system | Port injection |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Cooling system | Water cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 390–463 kW (530–630 PS; 523–621 hp) |
| Torque output | 830–1,000 N⋅m (612–738 lb⋅ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Dry weight | 246 kg (542 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-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.