Mercedes-Benz M06 engine
{{Infobox automobile engine
|image = Mercedes-Benz_M_06_IAA_2019_JM.jpg
|name = Mercedes-Benz M06
|caption = Mercedes Benz M06 engine
|manufacturer = Mercedes-Benz
|production = 1929–1935
|configuration = Inline-6
|bore = {{convert|98-100|mm|in|1|lk=on|abbr=on}}
|stroke = {{convert|150|mm|in|1|lk=on|abbr=on}}
|displacement = {{convert|6.8-7.1|L|cuin|0|lk=on|abbr=on}}
|valvetrain = 12-valve, SOHC, two-valves per cylinder
|power = {{convert|158-300|hp|kW|0|lk=on|abbr=on}}
|torque = {{convert|332-507|lb.ft|N.m|0|lk=on|abbr=on}}
|supercharger = Roots-type supercharger
|fuelsystem = Carburetor
|fueltype = Gasoline
|compression = 4.7:1–7.0:1
|oilsystem = Dry sump
|weight =
}}
The Mercedes-Benz M06 engine is a supercharged, 6.8-liter to 7.1-liter, straight-6, internal combustion piston engine, designed, developed and produced by Mercedes-Benz; between 1928 and 1934.{{Cite web|url=https://sportlichleicht.com/info/engines/m06/|title=Mercedes-Benz M06 Engine|website=Sportlichleicht.com|access-date=10 November 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.supercars.net/blog/1927-mercedes-benz-680-s/|title=1927 Mercedes-Benz 680 S | Review|website=Supercars.net|date=18 April 2016|access-date=10 November 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/1927/1567265/mercedes-benz_ss_27140200_cabriolet.html|title=Detailed specs review of 1927 Mercedes-Benz SS 27/140/200 Cabriolet offered since mid-year 1927 for Europe|website=Automobile-catalog.com|access-date=10 November 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoevolution.com/cars/mercedes-benz-typ-ss-w06-1928.html|title=MERCEDES BENZ Typ SS (W06) specs & photos – 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933|website=Autoevolution.com|access-date=10 November 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoevolution.com/cars/mercedes-benz-typ-ssk-w06-1928.html|title=MERCEDES BENZ Typ SSK (W06) specs & photos – 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932|website=Autoevolution.com|access-date=10 November 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.carfolio.com/mercedes-benz-ssk-27-180-250-194337|title=1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK 27/180/250 W 06 specifications | technical data | performance | fuel economy | emissions | dimensions | horsepower | torque | weight|website=Carfolio.com|access-date=10 November 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.carfolio.com/mercedes-benz-ssk-%27black-prince%27-194612|title=1930 Mercedes-Benz SSK 'Black Prince' W 06 specifications | technical data | performance | fuel economy | emissions | dimensions | horsepower | torque | weight|website=Carfolio.com|access-date=10 November 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.car.info/en-se/mercedes-benz/w06/w06-1931-7331735/specs|title=Mercedes-Benz W06 1931|website=Car.info|access-date=10 November 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.car.info/en-se/mercedes-benz/w06/w06-7331699/specs|title=Mercedes-Benz W06|website=Car.info|access-date=10 November 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.automobile-catalog.com/model/mercedes-benz/ss_w-06.html|title=Mercedes-Benz S-SS-SSK-SSKL W06 data and specifications catalogue|website=Automobile-catalog.com|access-date=10 November 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.auto-data.net/en/mercedes-benz-ssk-w06-7.1-250hp-43846|title=1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK (W06) 7.1 (250 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions|website=Auto-data.net|access-date=10 November 2021}}
M06 engine
The M06 has a supercharged, single overhead camshaft, 7-litre straight-6 engine{{cite journal|last1=Hill |first1=Phil |author-link1=Phil Hill |editor-last=Bryant |editor-first=Thomas L |date=April 1990 |title= Salon: 1929 Mercedes-Benz SSK Grace that belies its size |journal=Road & Track |volume=41 |issue=8 |pages=124–129 |location= Newport Beach, CA, USA |publisher= Hachette Magazines |issn=0035-7189 |quote= The factory brochure promised, 'This modification has made it lighter, faster, and more flexible; the short model thus of short races, especially in the mountains...'}}{{cite web|url = https://www.supercars.net/blog/1930-mercedes-benz-710-ssk-trossi-roadster/ |title= 1930 Mercedes-Benz 710 SSK Trossi Roadster |work= Supercars.net |date=2016-04-18 |access-date=2017-09-27}} that produces {{Convert|200|-|300|PS|kW|lk=on}}. Depending on state of tune, there is over 500lbs of torque, which made the SSK the fastest car of its day.{{cite book |last=Adler |first=Dennis |title= Mercedes-Benz: Silver Star Century |publisher= MotorBooks/MBI Publishing Company |year=2001 |url = https://books.google.com/books?id=SUfsva1z628C |isbn=0-7603-0949-3}} A clutch operates the supercharger that is engaged by fully depressing the throttle pedal with an extra push, whereas letting off the throttle pedal disengages it.