Mercedes-Benz OM366 engine explained

The Mercedes-Benz OM366 is a 6.0 liter (5,958cc) Straight-6 (I6) Overhead Valve (OHV) diesel engine with 2 valves per cylinder.[1] It is related to the Straight-4 OM364 engine which has two cylinders chopped off, while the bore and stroke remain unchanged.[2]

It launched in 1983 and had a direct injection system (inline fuel pump) to deliver fuel to every cylinder. It used a twin-scroll turbocharger that was giving ~0.6-0.8atm of boost.

100-150kW (134-201hp) @ 2,600-2,800 rpm!Height:
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Torque:402-640Nm (297-472lb.ft) @ 1,400 rpmWeight:445-470kg (981-1,036lbs)
Aspiration:Twin-scroll turbocharger, intercoolerInjection:direct injection
Compression Ratio:16.5-17.25Boost:0.6-0.8
Bore:97.5mm (3.8in)Launch Year:1983
Stroke:133mm (5.2in)
Displacement:5,958cc (364CI)
Redline:2,800 rpm
Length:-
Width:-

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References

  1. Web site: Mercedes Benz OM366 Diesel Engine Service Repair Manual. PDF. mbmanuals.com. 2020-05-08.
  2. Web site: Mercedes OM366 engine specs, bolt torques, manuals. www.barringtondieselclub.co.za. 2020-05-08.