Mercedes-Benz M02 engine

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|name = Mercedes-Benz M02

|manufacturer = Mercedes-Benz

|production = 1926-1933

|configuration = Inline-6

|bore = {{convert|65|mm|in|1|lk=on|abbr=on}}

|stroke = {{convert|100|mm|in|1|lk=on|abbr=on}}

|displacement = {{convert|2.0|L|cuin|0|lk=on|abbr=on}}

|valvetrain = 12-valve, SOHC, two-valves per cylinder

|power = {{convert|38|hp|kW|0|lk=on|abbr=on}}

|torque = {{convert|72|lb.ft|N.m|0|lk=on|abbr=on}}

|fuelsystem = Carburetor

|fueltype = Gasoline

|compression = 5.0:1

|oilsystem = Dry sump

|weight =

|successor = Mercedes-Benz M21 engine

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The Mercedes-Benz M02 engine is a naturally-aspirated, 2.0-liter, straight-6, internal combustion piston engine, designed, developed and produced by Mercedes-Benz; between 1926 and 1933.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoevolution.com/cars/mercedes-benz-838-typ-200-w02-1926.html|title=MERCEDES BENZ 8/38 Typ 200 (W02) specs & photos - 1926, 1927, 1928|website=Autoevolution|access-date=10 November 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.conceptcarz.com/z22943/mercedes-benz-typ-8/38-ps.aspx|title=1927 Mercedes-Benz Typ 8/38 PS|website=Conceptcarz.com|access-date=10 November 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://sportlichleicht.com/info/engines/m02/|title=Mercedes-Benz M02 Engine|website=Sportlich-Leicht|access-date=10 November 2021}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.autovehicle.info/mercedes-benz-w02/detay/mercedes-benz-w02-1926-1933-6858.html|title=Mercedes-Benz W02 (1926 - 1933)|author=Fayda Bilişim|website=Autovehicle.info|access-date=10 November 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/classic/history/corporate-history/|title=Mercedes-Benz Corporate history.|website=Mercedes-benz.com|access-date=10 November 2021}}

M02 engine

The side-valve six-cylinder 1,988 cc engine delivered a maximum output of {{Convert|38|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 3,400 rpm, which translated into a top speed of 75 km/h (47 mph). Power was transmitted via a three-speed manual transmission to the rear wheels, which were fixed to a rigid axle suspended from semi-elliptic leaf springs. The braking applied to all four wheels, mechanically controlled using rod linkages.Oswald, p. 219

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