Merc's potent new AMG
2005-07-14 10:06
Developed entirely by AMG, this high-performance engine has a displacement of 6.3 litres and generates an output of 375 kW at 6 800 r/min. plus a maximum torque of 630 Nm.
Thanks to its large displacement, the V8 by AMG develops around 20% more torque than comparable naturally aspirated engines in this performance class.
Together with a variable intake manifold featuring two integral throttle flaps, the vertical arrangement of the intake and exhaust ducts ensures perfect cylinder charging. Bucket tappets in the cylinder heads allow a stiff valve train and therefore high engine speeds.
Variable camshaft adjustment, a particularly rigid closed-deck crankcase and cylinder walls with a new, revolutionary LDS coating are further attributes of this ultra-modern V8 engine made by Mercedes-AMG.
This eight-cylinder unit was developed to series production maturity entirely by the efforts of the engineers and technicians in Affalterbach.
The new AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine will shortly be presented in a new high-performance AMG car
Keys figures at a glance:
Displacement: 6 208 cc
Output - 375 kW at 6 800 r/min
Max. torque - 630 Nm at 5 200 r/min
NB: The superb BMW 5-litre V10 engine produces 373 kW at 7 750 r/min, with 510 Nm of torque at 6 100 r/min.