The Mercedes-Benz M117 is an OHC (overhead cam), 2 valve per cylinder V8 engine made in several versions by Mercedes-Benz between 1971 and 1992.

Mercedes-Benz M117 Engine
An M117 4.5 L engine from a 1972 280SE 4.5
Overview
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz
Production	1969–1991
Layout
Configuration	Naturally aspirated 90° V8
Displacement	4.5 L (4,520 cc) 5.0 L (4,973 cc) 5.0 L (5,025 cc) 5.5 L (5,547 cc)
Block material	Cast iron 1969-1978 Alusil 1978-1991
Head material	Aluminum
Valvetrain	SOHC with 2 valves x cyl.
Combustion
Fuel system	Fuel injection
Management	Bosch Jetronic
Fuel type	Gasoline
Oil system	Wet sump
Cooling system	Water-cooled
Output
Power output	185–300 PS (136–221 kW; 182–296 hp)
Torque output	298–455 N⋅m (220–336 lb⋅ft)
Chronology
Predecessor	Mercedes-Benz M100 engine
Successor	Mercedes-Benz M119 engine

Applications

• 280 SE, SEL 4.5 (W108)[1]
• 300 SEL 4.5 (W109)[2]
• 420 SEL (W126)
• 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

Notes

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