Mercedes-Benz M24 engine

{{Infobox automobile engine

|image =

|name = Mercedes-Benz M24

|manufacturer = Mercedes-Benz

|production = 1934-1944

|configuration = Straight-eight

|bore = {{convert|86-88|mm|in|1|lk=on|abbr=on}}

|stroke = {{convert|108-111|mm|in|1|lk=on|abbr=on}}

|displacement = {{convert|5.0-5.4|L|cuin|0|lk=on|abbr=on}}

|valvetrain = 16-valve, DOHC, two-valves per cylinder

|power = {{convert|100-180|hp|kW|0|lk=on|abbr=on}}

|torque = {{convert|318|lb.ft|N.m|0|lk=on|abbr=on}}

|supercharger = Roots-type supercharger

|fuelsystem = Carburetor

|fueltype = Gasoline{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoevolution.com/cars/mercedes-benz-g4-w31-1934.html|title=MERCEDES BENZ G4 (W31) specs & photos - 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939|website=Autoevolution.com|access-date=8 November 2021}}

|compression = 5.2:1-5.5:1{{Cite web|url=https://sportlichleicht.com/info/engines/m24/|title=Mercedes-Benz M24 Engine|website=Sportlichleicht.com|access-date=8 November 2021}}

|oilsystem = Dry sump

|weight =

|predecessor= Mercedes-Benz M22 engine

|successor= Mercedes-Benz M150 engine

}}

The Mercedes-Benz M24 engine is a supercharged, 5.0-liter and 5.4-liter, straight-8 engine, designed, developed and produced by Mercedes-Benz; between 1934 and 1944.{{cite web|url=https://www.rmw.lv/car/en/w24-540kl-m24-ii-lwb-by-sindelfingen|title=Mercedes Benz W24 540KL M24 II LWB by Sindelfingen|website=Rmv.lv|access-date=8 November 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://fastestlaps.com/models/mercedes-benz-500k-autobahnkurier|title=Mercedes-Benz 500K Autobahnkurier W29 specs, performance data|website=FastestLaps.com|access-date=8 November 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoevolution.com/cars/mercedes-benz-typ-500-k-luxus-roadster-w29-1935.html|title=MERCEDES BENZ Typ 500 K Luxus-Roadster (W29) specs & photos - 1935|website=Autoevolution|access-date=8 November 2021}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.finecars.cc/en/editorial/article/news/collectors-corner-mercedes-benz-540k-w29-w24-copy-1/index.html|title=Collectors Corner - Mercedes-Benz 500K (W29): Anamera|website=Finecars.cc|access-date=8 November 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://500sec.com/models/mercedes-w29-500k-540k-1934-1939/|title=Mercedes W29 500K / 540K 1934 - 1939|website=500sec.com|access-date=8 November 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LvoDAAAAMBAJ&dq=mercedes-benz+m24+engine&pg=PA37|title=DieCastX Magazine|first=Air|last=Age|date=8 November 2007|publisher=Air Age|access-date=8 November 2021|via=Google Books}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorbiscuit.com/3-3-million-mercedes-benz-w31-type-g4-personal-armored-off-roader/|title=$3.3 Million Mercedes-Benz W31 Type G4 Was Hitler's Personal Armored Off-Roader|first=Gabriel|last=Vega|website=Motorbiscuit.com|date=12 March 2021|access-date=8 November 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://media.daimler.com/marsMediaSite/en/instance/ko/Fully-operational-again-Mercedes-Benz-G4-offroader.xhtml?oid=9911897|title=Fully operational again: Mercedes-Benz G4 offroader|website=Media.daimler.com|access-date=8 November 2021}}

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