Mercedes SLS AMG M159 6.2 V8 Engine

Mercedes SLS AMG M159 6.2 V8 Engine | Exclusive Factory-New Legacy Unit

For sale is a complete Mercedes SLS AMG M159 6.2 V8 engine, code 159.980, at zero kilometres — never installed, never run. This hand-built naturally aspirated V8 powers the Mercedes SLS AMG, producing 420kW (571hp) and 650Nm of torque at 8,000rpm, representing the absolute peak of naturally aspirated V8 development in the modern era of AMG engineering.

This Mercedes SLS AMG M159 6.2 V8 engine is delivered exactly as shown in the photographs and is in factory-new condition throughout. At zero kilometres, every internal component — forged crankshaft, titanium connecting rods, flat-plane crankshaft, individual throttle bodies, and all ancillaries — remains in the same condition as when it left AMG’s Affalterbach facility. This level of condition in an SLS AMG engine is extraordinarily rare on the secondary market.

Never fitted to a vehicle and never operated under its own power, this Mercedes SLS AMG M159 6.2 V8 engine is a finite, non-replaceable unit — SLS AMG production concluded in 2014, and no current or future AMG model carries a naturally aspirated engine of this specification. The buyer receives one of the finest naturally aspirated V8 engines ever built, in the same state as new AMG dealer supply.

Complete Package Includes:

• Complete Mercedes SLS AMG M159 6.2 V8 engine assembly, code 159.980
• Forged crankshaft, titanium connecting rods, flat-plane crankshaft
• Individual throttle bodies and all ancillaries as pictured
• Supplied complete, exactly as shown in listing photographs

Characteristics & Specification:

• Engine Code: 159.980
• Engine Family: Mercedes-AMG M159
• Application: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (C197 / R197)
• Configuration: 6.2-Litre Naturally Aspirated V8 – 32 Valves
• Displacement: 6,208cc
• Power Output: 420kW / 571hp at 6,800rpm
• Torque: 650Nm at 4,750rpm
• Redline: 8,000rpm
• Induction: Naturally Aspirated – Individual Throttle Bodies
• Build Standard: Hand-Built by Mercedes-AMG, Affalterbach
• Recorded Mileage: 0km
• Supply: As Pictured
• Condition: New – Factory Condition Throughout

Vehicle Fitment – Compatible Models:

• Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé (C197)
• Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197)
• SLS AMG GT and Black Series variants sharing the M159 159.980 code (confirm before purchase)

Why Choose This Mercedes SLS AMG M159 6.2 V8 Engine:

• Zero kilometres – never installed, never run, in genuine factory-new condition
• Flat-plane crankshaft and individual throttle bodies deliver racing-engine throttle response and a clean 8,000rpm rev limit
• Titanium connecting rods reduce reciprocating mass for sustained high-rpm, track-capable use
• Produces more power per litre than most turbocharged engines of comparable displacement, with no forced induction
• A finite, non-replaceable engine — SLS AMG production has ended and no future AMG model will use a naturally aspirated unit of this specification
• Represents the last great naturally aspirated AMG V8 before the brand’s shift to turbocharged M177 architecture

Key Features:

• Hand-built 6.2-litre naturally aspirated V8, 32 valves
• 420kW / 571hp and 650Nm torque at 4,750rpm
• Direct evolution of the M156 V8, re-engineered to AMG’s highest supercar-grade specification
• Flat-plane crankshaft and individual throttle bodies for immediate, linear throttle response
• Documented piece of AMG history in its finest available condition

Ideal For:

• Mercedes SLS AMG owners (C197 coupé or R197 roadster) requiring an engine replacement following failure, accident damage, or competition use
• Mercedes-AMG and supercar specialist workshops sourcing a zero-km M159 for a customer replacement or rebuild programme
• Insurance and high-value accident repair specialists requiring a factory-new, correct-specification M159 for an SLS AMG repair
• Collectors and enthusiasts acquiring a new-condition M159 as a significant component of AMG’s naturally aspirated legacy
• Competition builders using the SLS AMG platform for track, time attack, or GT racing who require a zero-hours base engine
• Buyers who understand this engine will not be produced again and wish to secure a new-condition example before none remain