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The new V6 gasoline engine with direct injection by Mercedes-Benz

In spring 2006, Mercedes-Benz presented the new V6 direct-injection gasoline engine — known internally as M 272 DE — in the CLS 350 CGI at the Geneva International Motor Show. This engine represents the first technological further development of the “New generation of V-engines” introduced over the course of the last two years. This is the world introduction of an engine featuring piezoelectric direct injection and spray-guided combustion. The engine runs in stratified mode over extensive part-load ranges and is characterized by very low fuel consumption. The high degree of commonality with the port-injection engine means that it can be produced on the same production line.

Der neue V6-Ottomotor M 272 von Mercedes-Benz

Im Fruhjahr 2004 stellte Daimler-Chrysler den neuen V6-Ottomotor — hausinterne Bezeichnung M 272 — im neuen SLK in der Variante mit 3,5 l Hubraum vor. Sie stellt die Basisentwicklung fur eine neue Motorenbaureihe dar, die in den Folgejahren die bewahrten V-Motoren der Baureihe M 112 Zug um Zug ersetzen wird. Konzipiert als Sechszylinder-Saugmotor in 90°-V-Anordnung kommt dieser Vierventiler weltweit zum Einsatz. Der neue Motor, entwickelt in nur 36 Monaten, zeichnet sich durch niedrige Fahrverbrauchs- und Emissionswerte sowie ein ausgefeiltes Akustikdesign aus — wobei die unterschiedlichen Fahrzeugkonzepte eine einflussreiche Rolle bezuglich spezifischer Motoradaptionen spielen werden.

The new M 272 V6 gasoline engine of Mercedes-Benz

Spring 2004 saw the presentation of a new engine variant on the new SLK, with a displacement of 3.5 liters. Internally called the M 272, it represents the basis for a new engine series that will gradually replace the proven M 112 V-engines in the years to come. Conceived as a 6-cylinder naturally-aspirated engine in 90° V-configuration, this 4-valve engine will be used worldwide. Among the engine’s — developed in 36 months — impressive features are remarkably low fuel consumption and emission levels, as well as a sophisticated acoustic design, with the various vehicle designs bound to exert a significant influence on the specific engine adaptations.