M 154

Mercedes-Benz M 154

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Technical Data: Mercedes-Benz M154 Grand Prix Engine (1938) [1, 2]

Technical Parameter	Specification & Data
Engine Code	M 154
Production Year	1938 (Upgraded to the M163 designation for the 1939 season)
Engine Configuration	Front-mounted, 60-degree V12
Displacement	2,961 cc (3.0 Liters)
Bore x Stroke	67.0 mm × 70.0 mm (Slightly undersquare setup)
Valvetrain	Four gear-driven Overhead Camshafts (Quad-cam / DOHC per cylinder bank) driving 4 valves per cylinder (48 valves total)
Aspiration	Twin Roots-type mechanical superchargers mounted at the nose of the engine
Fuel Mixture System	Twin-barrel intake carburetor positioned upstream of the superchargers
Max Power Output	425 to 474 hp (317–353 kW) depending on the track setup
Nominal Engine Speed	7,800 to 8,200 RPM (A huge jump from the M125's 5,800 limit)
Maximum Torque	490 Nm (361 lb-ft) @ 5,000 RPM