Mercedes-Benz M194 engine
| Mercedes-Benz M194 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Production | 1952 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Straight-six engine |
| Displacement | 3.0 L (2,996 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 85.0 mm |
| Piston stroke | 88.0 mm |
| Cylinder block material | Cast iron |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminium alloy |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Compression ratio | 8:1 |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | 3 2-barrel Solex carburetors |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
The M194 is a straight-six engine produced by Daimler-Benz in limited numbers for its 1952 W194 300SL racer.
Design[edit]
The M194 is based on the M186 engine from the then-new W186 300.[1] It is a four-stroke engine with three Solex carburetors and two valves per cylinder.[2] The engine is titled 50 degrees to the left in order to reduce the height of the hood, and uses a dry sump lubrication system instead of an oil pan and reservoir.[3] It is also mounted behind the front axle for better weight distribution.[4] Only 10 M194 engines were made for the W194 300SL racer; the first three cars had around 170 kW (228 hp), while the remaining seven had around 180 kW (241 hp).[5]
Models[edit]
| Engine | Power | Torque | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| M194 | 125 kW (168 hp) at 5,200 rpm |
256 N⋅m (189 lb⋅ft) at 4,200 rpm |
1952 |
Application:
- 1952 W194 300SL
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "New in its full splendour: the oldest SL | marsMediaSite". marsMediaSite. Retrieved 2018-08-16.
- ^ "Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (W 194) racing sports car, 1952 | marsClassic". marsClassic. Retrieved 2018-08-16.
- ^ "One of History's Most Beautiful Cars May Also Be the Most Innovative". WIRED. Retrieved 2018-08-16.
- ^ "Legend - 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL". www.hemmings.com. Retrieved 2018-08-16.
- ^ "1952 Mercedes-Benz 300SL W194 00002 - Motor Trend Classic". Motor Trend. 2013-01-09. Retrieved 2018-08-16.