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Maybach HL230 | |
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![]() The Maybach HL230 in Sinsheim Auto & Technik Museum | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Maybach |
Layout | |
Configuration | V-12 |
Displacement | 23.095 L (1,409.3 cu in) |
Cylinder bore | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
Piston stroke | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
Cylinder block material | Cast-aluminium |
Cylinder head material | Cast-iron |
Valvetrain | SOHC |
Compression ratio | 6.8:1 |
Output | |
Power output | 700 PS (510 kW; 690 hp) @ 3,000 rpm |
Dimensions | |
Dry weight | 1,200 kg (2,600 lb) |
The Maybach HL230 was a water-cooled 60° 23 litre V12 petrol engine designed by Maybach. It was used during World War II in medium and heavy German tanks – the Panther, Jagdpanther, Tiger II, Jagdtiger (HL230 P30), and later versions of the Tiger I and Sturmtiger (HL230 P45).