The M297 is a V12 engine produced by Mercedes-Benz, from 1997 to 2016.
| Mercedes-Benz M297 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Production | 1997–2016 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Naturally aspirated 60° V12 |
| Displacement |
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| Cylinder bore |
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| Piston stroke | 92.4 mm (3.64 in) |
| Block material | Aluminium alloy |
| Head material | Aluminium silicon |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 4 valves x cyl. |
| Compression ratio |
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| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 386–559 kW (525–760 PS; 518–750 hp) |
| Torque output | 750–900 N⋅m (553–664 lb⋅ft) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz M163 engine |
| Successor | Mercedes-Benz M158 engine Mercedes-Benz M137 engine (AMG) |
The M297 is based on the M120 engine but has been tuned by AMG for use in high-performance sports cars. It was offered as a 6.9 L (6,898 cc) version with a bore and stroke of 89 mm × 92.4 mm (3.50 in × 3.64 in), respectively, and was only available in the road-legal version of the CLK GTR.[1] A 7.3 L (7,291 cc) unit was also available featuring a larger bore of 91.5 mm (3.60 in), and was used in Pagani Zonda models until 2016.[2]
| Displacement | Power output | @ rpm | Torque | @ rpm | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6,898 cc (6.9 L; 420.9 cu in) | 450 kW (612 PS; 603 hp) | 6,800 | 775 N⋅m (572 lb⋅ft) | 5,250 | 1997-1999 |
| 7,291 cc (7.3 L; 444.9 cu in) | 386 kW (525 PS; 518 hp) | 5,500 | 750 N⋅m (553 lb⋅ft) | 4,000 | 1997–2001 |
| 408 kW (555 PS; 547 hp) | 5,900 | 4,050 | 2001–2006 | ||
| 442 kW (601 PS; 593 hp) | 6,150 | 760 N⋅m (561 lb⋅ft) | 4,000 | 2004–2008 | |
| 478 kW (650 PS; 641 hp) | 6,200 | 780–900 N⋅m (575–664 lb⋅ft) | 2006–2011 | ||
| 492 kW (669 PS; 660 hp) | 2010 | ||||
| 498 kW (677 PS; 668 hp) | 2009–2010 | ||||
| 559 kW (760 PS; 750 hp) | 8,000 | 3,900 | 2012–2016 | ||
| 588.5 kW (800 PS; 789 hp) | 2017 |
386 kW version
408 kW version
442 kW version
450 kW version
478 kW version
492 kW version
498 kW version
559 kW version
588.5 kW version