Mercedes-Benz M06 engine explained

Mercedes-Benz M06
Manufacturer:Mercedes-Benz
Production:1929–1935
Configuration:Inline-6
Bore:NaNmm
Stroke:150mm
Displacement:NaNL
Valvetrain:12-valve, SOHC, two-valves per cylinder
Power:NaNhp
Torque:NaNlb.ft
Supercharger:Roots-type supercharger
Fuelsystem:Carburetor
Fueltype:Gasoline
Compression:4.7:1–7.0:1
Oilsystem:Dry sump

The Mercedes-Benz M06 engine is a supercharged, 6.8-liter to 7.1-liter, straight-6, internal combustion piston engine, designed, developed and produced by Mercedes-Benz; between 1928 and 1934.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

M06 engine

The M06 has a supercharged, single overhead camshaft, 7-litre straight-6 engine[12] [13] that produces 200-. Depending on state of tune, there is over 500lbs of torque, which made the SSK the fastest car of its day.[14] A clutch operates the supercharger that is engaged by fully depressing the throttle pedal with an extra push, whereas letting off the throttle pedal disengages it.

Applications

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mercedes-Benz M06 Engine. Sportlichleicht.com. 10 November 2021.
  2. Web site: 1927 Mercedes-Benz 680 S | Review. Supercars.net. 18 April 2016. 10 November 2021.
  3. Web site: Detailed specs review of 1927 Mercedes-Benz SS 27/140/200 Cabriolet offered since mid-year 1927 for Europe. Automobile-catalog.com. 10 November 2021.
  4. Web site: MERCEDES BENZ Typ SS (W06) specs & photos – 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933. Autoevolution.com. 10 November 2021.
  5. Web site: MERCEDES BENZ Typ SSK (W06) specs & photos – 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932. Autoevolution.com. 10 November 2021.
  6. Web site: 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK 27/180/250 W 06 specifications | technical data | performance | fuel economy | emissions | dimensions | horsepower | torque | weight. Carfolio.com. 10 November 2021.
  7. Web site: 1930 Mercedes-Benz SSK 'Black Prince' W 06 specifications | technical data | performance | fuel economy | emissions | dimensions | horsepower | torque | weight. Carfolio.com. 10 November 2021.
  8. Web site: Mercedes-Benz W06 1931. Car.info. 10 November 2021.
  9. Web site: Mercedes-Benz W06. Car.info. 10 November 2021.
  10. Web site: Mercedes-Benz S-SS-SSK-SSKL W06 data and specifications catalogue. Automobile-catalog.com. 10 November 2021.
  11. Web site: 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK (W06) 7.1 (250 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions. Auto-data.net. 10 November 2021.
  12. Hill . Phil . Phil Hill . Bryant . Thomas L . April 1990 . Salon: 1929 Mercedes-Benz SSK Grace that belies its size . . 41 . 8 . 124–129 . Newport Beach, CA, USA . Hachette Magazines . 0035-7189 . The factory brochure promised, 'This modification has made it lighter, faster, and more flexible; the short model thus of short races, especially in the mountains...'.
  13. Web site: 1930 Mercedes-Benz 710 SSK Trossi Roadster . Supercars.net . 2016-04-18 . 2017-09-27.
  14. Book: Adler, Dennis . Mercedes-Benz: Silver Star Century . MotorBooks/MBI Publishing Company . 2001 . 0-7603-0949-3.

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