| 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
The M194 is based on the M186 engine from the then-new W186 300. It is a four-stroke engine with three Solex carburetors and two valves per cylinder. 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. It is also mounted behind the front axle for better weight distribution. 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).
Models
| 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
References
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- "Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (W 194) racing sports car, 1952 | marsClassic". marsClassic. Retrieved 2018-08-16.
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