title: Mercedes-Benz M279 engine
text: # Mercedes-Benz M279 engine
  
  The M279 is a twin-turbocharged V12 engine produced by Mercedes-Benz. It was launched in 2012 with the R231 SL65 AMG.
  
  ## Design
  
  The M279 is based on the previous generation M275 engine, but has been extensively revised. It now features port injection, larger turbochargers, changes to the valvetrain timing, and a new exhaust system for improved efficiency and emissions. The M279 also uses single overhead camshafts with 3 valves per cylinder, and has an identical bore and stroke compared to before.
  
  ## Models
  
  | Engine | Power | Torque | Years |
  | - | - | - | - |
  | M279 E60 LA | 390 kW (530 PS; 523 hp) @ 4,900–5,300 rpm | 830 N⋅m (612 lb⋅ft) @ 1,900–4,000 rpm | 2014–2019 |
  | M279 E60 LA | 450 kW (612 PS; 603 hp) @ 4,300–5,600 rpm | 1,000 N⋅m (738 lb⋅ft) @ 2,300–4,300 rpm | 2012– |
  | M279 E60 LA | 463 kW (630 PS; 621 hp) @ 4,800–5,400 rpm | 1,000 N⋅m (738 lb⋅ft) @ 2,300–4,300 rpm | 2012– |
  | M279 E60 LA | 450 kW (612 PS; 603 hp) @ 4,300–5,600 rpm | 900 N⋅m (664 lb⋅ft) @ 2,300–4,300 rpm | 2021– |
  
  ### M279 E60 LA (390 kW version)
  
  * 2014–2019 S 600L (V222)
  * 2015–2017 Mercedes-Maybach S 600 (X222)
  * 2016–2018 Maybach S 600 Pullman (VV222)
  
  ### M279 E60 LA (450 kW version)
  
  * 2012–2015 G 65 AMG (W463)
  * 2021–present Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC
  
  ### M279 E60 LA (463 kW version)
  
  * 2012–2018 SL 65 AMG (R231)
  * 2014–2019 S 65 AMG (W222)
  * 2014–2019 S 65 AMG Coupé (C217)
  * 2014–2019 S 65 AMG L (V222)
  * 2014–2018 G 65 AMG (W463)
  * 2016–2019 S 65 AMG Cabriolet (A217)
  * 2017–2019 Maybach S 650, S 680 (X222)
  * 2018–2019 Maybach S 650 Pullman, S 680 Pullman (VV222)
  