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{{Engine Infobox |
|Image = [[Image:M 120 6.jpg|300px]]
|Engine Name = Mercedes-Benz M120 Engine
|Manufacturer = [[Mercedes-Benz]]
|aka = '''Type aka here, not up there'''
|Type = Gasoline
|Production/Introduction = 1992 - present
|Status = "''In Production''"
|Displacement = 6.0 litre (5987 cc)<br>6.9 litre<br>7.3 litre<br>
|Aspiration = Single throttle bodies, mechanically-operated
|Configuration = 60° V
|Cylinders = Twelve (12)
|Fuel System = SFI [[fuel injection]]
|Lubrification = Dry sump with separate oil tank
|Output = 750 hp @ 8000 rpm<br>N/A lb-ft. (710 Nm) of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm
|Bore = 89.00 mm
|Stroke = 80.20 mm
|Compression = '''write compression ratio here'''
|In. Valves = '''in inches'''
|Ex. Valves =  '''in inches'''
|Firing Order = 1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9
|Left Bank = '''Write which cylinders are in this bank (write N/A if it it is inline)'''
|Right Bank = '''''(same as above)'''''
|Length = '''in inches'''
|Diameter = '''in inches'''
|Width = '''in inches'''
|Height = '''in inches'''
|Dry Weight = '''lbs. / kg.'''
|Fuel Consumption = '''city/highway (mpg & km/L)'''
|CO = g/km
|CO2 = g/km
|NOx = g/km
|Hydrocarbon = g/km
|Particulate = g/km
|Chief Engineer = '''write here'''
}}
The [[Mercedes-Benz]] '''M120''' engine is a [[V12]] [[automobile]] [[piston engine]] family used in the 1990s and 2000s.
 
The M120 family is built in Stuttgart, Germany.  It has an aluminum engine block lined with silicon/aluminum.  The aluminum [[DOHC]] cylinder heads are [[multi-valve|4 valves per cylinder]] designs.  It uses SFI [[fuel injection]] and features forged steel [[connecting rod]]s. 
 
===600SEL===
This engine developed 389-402 hp and 400-428 ft·lbf of torque for the 6.0 L version.
 
Applications:
* 1992 [[Mercedes-Benz CL-Class|600SEC]]
* 1992 [[Mercedes-Benz S-Class|600SEL]]
* 1992 [[Mercedes-Benz SL-Class|600SL]]
 
 
=== Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR ===
In 1997, the [[FIA GT Championship]] race car [[Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR]] was fitted with an engine derived from the M120. The 25 road cars, required by the FIA rules and delivered in 1999, had their engine enlarged to 6.9L.
 
There was also a 7.3L version developed by AMG which was also used in the SL73 AMG.
 
===Pagani Zonda===
 
The [[Pagani Zonda]] has used different, AMG tuned versions of the engine starting with the 6.0 L for the original Zonda to the 7.3 L, 641hp version seen the Clubsport version of the [[Pagani Zonda#2005 Zonda F (C12 F)|Pagani Zonda F]].
 
Applications:
* 1999 [[Pagani Zonda#1999 Zonda C12|Pagani Zonda C12]]
* 1999 [[Pagani Zonda#1999 Zonda C12-S|Pagani Zonda C12-S]]
* 2002 [[Pagani Zonda#1999 Zonda C12-S 7.3|Pagani Zonda C12-S 7.3]]
* 2003 [[Pagani Zonda#Zonda GR|Pagani Zonda GR]]
* 2005 [[Pagani Zonda#2005 Zonda F (C12 F)|Pagani Zonda F]]
 
===Photos===
 
<gallery>
</gallery>
 
==Unique Attributes==
If there are any features of this [[automobile|vehicle]] that sets it apart from other [[automobile|vehicles]] in its class, then mention those ''unique attributes'' here.
 
==Criticisms==
The unique cylinder liners make boring and honing these blocks very difficult if not impossible for the common engine rebuilder.
 
==Worldwide==
If the [[automobile|vehicle]] is sold in other markets worldwide, then this is the section to mention that information. Also, mention if the <MODEL> goes by another name in these other markets.
 
==Design quirks and oddities==
Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the [[Automobile|vehicle]] in this section.
 
==Awards==
List out notable ''awards'' that the model has recieved while in production. '''Boldface''' the company or orgainization that gives out the award, and ''Italicize'' the name of the award.
 
==See Also==
* [[List of Mercedes-Benz engines]]
{{Mercedes-Benz}}
==External Links==
*[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/09/pagani-zonda-r-new-high-res-image.html Pagani Zonda R: New High-Res Image Renderings And Official Press Release]
 
[[Category:Engines]]
[[Category:Mercedes-Benz engines|M120]]

Revision as of 09:30, 31 October 2008

M 120 6.jpg
Mercedes-Benz M120 Engine
Engine
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
aka Type aka here, not up there
Type Gasoline
Production/Introduction 1992 - present
Status "In Production"
Displacement 6.0 litre (5987 cc)
6.9 litre
7.3 litre
Aspiration Single throttle bodies, mechanically-operated
Configuration 60° V
Cylinders Twelve (12)
Fuel System SFI fuel injection
Lubrification Dry sump with separate oil tank
Output 750 hp @ 8000 rpm
N/A lb-ft. (710 Nm) of torque @ N/A rpm
Bore 89.00 mm
Stroke 80.20 mm
Compression write compression ratio here
In. Valves in inches
Ex. Valves in inches
Firing Order 1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9
Left Bank Write which cylinders are in this bank (write N/A if it it is inline)
Right Bank (same as above)
Length in inches
Diameter in inches
Width in inches
Height in inches
Dry Weight lbs. / kg.
Fuel Consumption city/highway (mpg & km/L)
Emission/s CO: g/km
CO2: g/km
NOx: g/km
Hydrocarbon: g/km
Particulate: g/km
Chief Engineer write here

The Mercedes-Benz M120 engine is a V12 automobile piston engine family used in the 1990s and 2000s.

The M120 family is built in Stuttgart, Germany. It has an aluminum engine block lined with silicon/aluminum. The aluminum DOHC cylinder heads are 4 valves per cylinder designs. It uses SFI fuel injection and features forged steel connecting rods.

600SEL

This engine developed 389-402 hp and 400-428 ft·lbf of torque for the 6.0 L version.

Applications:


Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR

In 1997, the FIA GT Championship race car Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR was fitted with an engine derived from the M120. The 25 road cars, required by the FIA rules and delivered in 1999, had their engine enlarged to 6.9L.

There was also a 7.3L version developed by AMG which was also used in the SL73 AMG.

Pagani Zonda

The Pagani Zonda has used different, AMG tuned versions of the engine starting with the 6.0 L for the original Zonda to the 7.3 L, 641hp version seen the Clubsport version of the Pagani Zonda F.

Applications:

Photos

Unique Attributes

If there are any features of this vehicle that sets it apart from other vehicles in its class, then mention those unique attributes here.

Criticisms

The unique cylinder liners make boring and honing these blocks very difficult if not impossible for the common engine rebuilder.

Worldwide

If the vehicle is sold in other markets worldwide, then this is the section to mention that information. Also, mention if the <MODEL> goes by another name in these other markets.

Design quirks and oddities

Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the vehicle in this section.

Awards

List out notable awards that the model has recieved while in production. Boldface the company or orgainization that gives out the award, and Italicize the name of the award.

See Also

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