Mercedes-Benz M117 engine explained

Mercedes-Benz M117 Engine
Manufacturer:	Daimler-Benz
Production:	1971 - 1991
Configuration:	Naturally aspirated 90° V8
Valvetrain:	SOHC with 2 valves x cyl.
Displacement:	4520cc 4973cc 5025cc 5547cc
Block:	Cast iron 1971-1978 Alusil 1978-1991
Head:	Aluminum
Fueltype:	Gasoline
Fuelsystem:	Continuous multi-point injection
Oilsystem:	Wet sump
Coolingsystem:	Water-cooled
Management:	Bosch K(E)-Jetronic
Predecessor:	Mercedes-Benz M100 engine
Successor:	Mercedes-Benz M119 engine
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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.

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]

References

Bibliography

Notes and References

1. Web site: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL 4.5 (model since May 1971 for North America U.S.) specifications & performance data review . Automobile-catalog.com . 5 January 2015.
2. Web site: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 4.5 (model since May 1971 for North America U.S.) specifications & performance data review . Automobile-catalog.com . 5 January 2015.
3. Web site: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SE (model for Europe) specifications & performance data review . Automobile-catalog.com . 5 January 2015.
4. Web site: 1974 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC (model for Europe) specifications & performance data review . Automobile-catalog.com . 5 January 2015.
5. Web site: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 (model since May 1979 for Europe) specifications & performance data review . Automobile-catalog.com . 5 January 2015.
6. Web site: 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 GE V8 (model since March 1993 for Europe) specifications & performance data review . Automobile-catalog.com . 5 January 2015.
7. Web site: 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 SE cat (model up to December 1991 for Europe) specifications & performance data review . Automobile-catalog.com . 5 January 2015.
8. Web site: 1980  - 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Specifications . Ultimatecarpage.com . 5 January 2015.
9. Web site: 1991 Mercedes-Benz 560 SE cat (model up to mid-year 1991 for Europe) specifications & performance data review . Automobile-catalog.com . 5 January 2015.
10. Web site: 1985  - 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL Specifications . Ultimatecarpage.com . 5 January 2015.
11. Web site: 1985  - 1987 Sauber Mercedes C8 Specifications . Ultimatecarpage.com . 5 January 2015 . Wouter . Melissen.
12. Web site: 1987  - 1989 Sauber Mercedes C9 Specifications . Ultimatecarpage.com . 7 November 2014 . 5 January 2015 . Wouter . Melissen.
13. Web site: Isdera Autobahnkurier 116i: A Behemoth With a 16-Cylinder Engine. 2022-02-17. dyler.com. en.
14. Web site: 1969 Isdera Erator GTE (model since 1969 for Europe) specifications & performance data review . Automobile-catalog.com . 31 August 2021.
15. Web site: 1987 Isdera Imperator 108i 5.6L cat (model since mid-year 1987 for Europe) specifications & performance data review . Automobile-catalog.com . 5 January 2015.
16. Web site: 2016-04-22. 1991 Lotec C1000 Review. 2022-02-14. Supercars.net. en-US.
17. Web site: Monteverdi Tiara data and specifications catalogue . 2022-03-21 . www.automobile-catalog.com.
18. Web site: 1988 Zender Vision 3 specifications technical data performance fuel economy emissions dimensions horsepower torque weight. 2022-02-13. www.carfolio.com.