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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Engine Details Revealed
Mercedes-Benz has released details about its brand new AMG engine - M178 - which will make its debut under the bonnet of the upcoming AMG GT sportscar.
A video (posted below) explaining the engineering work that has gone into the development has also been released, which gives us an insight of technology that's been used in this engine, which happens to be one of the world's most powerful engine in terms of performance delivered per litre.
The M178 is an AMG 4.0-litre V8 Biturbo engine that delivers 510 horsepower at 6250 rpm (128 hp/litre) and 650 Nm of torque between 1750 - 4750 rpm (163.2 Nm/litre).
The M178 comes with an abundance technology and features which, combined, will deliver an incredible driving experience. The engine features direct fuel injection, a dry sump lubrication for lower engine center of gravity, flow-optimized cylinder heads.
Furthermore, the engine features a four-valve-per-cylinder design with twin overhead camshafts (DOHC) with camshaft adjustment on the inlet and outlet side enabling excellent response, with optimised gas cycle for each operating point.
Crankcase produced using sand casting technology, a nano-slide coating for the cylinder walls to reduce friction, cylinder heads made from zirconium alloy for maximum temperature and thermal conductivity.
The twin turbochargers are located inside the "Hot Inner" V8 engine block to keep the unit as compact as possible. Also, precise routing of fresh air into the exhaust turbochargers results in exceptional engine response.
You can head over to the AMG GT special to learn more about the engine and hear a series of AMG GT sounds.
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