The M194 is a straight-six engine produced by Daimler-Benz.
| 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 |
| Block material | Cast iron |
| Head material | Aluminium alloy |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Compression ratio | 8:1 |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
The M194 is based on the M186 engine from the then-new W189 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 and uses a dry sump system instead of an oil pan and reservoir, in order to reduce the height of the hood.[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 examples had around 170 kW (228 hp), while the remaining ten had around 180 kW (241 hp).[5]
| Engine | Power | Torque | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| M194 | 125 kW (168 hp) at 5,200 rpm |
256 N⋅m (189 lb⋅ft) at 4,200 rpm |
1952 |
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