This M120 6.0L V12 drivetrain is sourced from a 45k-mile 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL600 (VIN # WDBFA76FXVF146565) and was removed from the car in 2022. The 6.0-liter M120 V12 was factory rated at 389 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque from the factory when new. That power is translated through a 722.621 five-speed automatic transmission. Both the engine control unit and the transmission control unit with crank position sensors are included with the sale allowing for easier installation into a new chassis or project. This M120 powerplant is now offered with NO RESERVE by the seller in Southhampton, NY with compression test results, borescope video footage of the cylinder walls/engine internals, ECU/TCU, exhaust headers, factory accessories and may be picked up locally or crated for shipping.
The 1997 SL600 donor vehicle was a clean title, accident-free example prior to the smoke damage and the R129 was reportedly not directly impacted by any resultant fire or water. The garage where the vehicle was housed was reportedly a separate structure on the property adjacent to the home so, as a result, there was no direct water or fire contact with the donor vehicle.
A video of the powertrain being turned over as well as some borescope footage is viewable below.
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12 Comments
Missed this auction, if find another set up like this reach out to Rick @ race@acevedoinc.com looking for modern power plant for 1971 280sCongratulations @teleskier$6,250 bid placed by @teleskier
$5,750 bid placed by @RAFA2407
It is a verified low mileage motor with great compression. Not to mention all the sensors, accessories, headers, and ECU/TCU included$5,500 bid placed by @teleskier
WOW! I thought about bidding if I could get it for $2500, I think my 97 with 200k needs a torque converter. I guess I will just rebuild mine. You guys have fun! lol PS: make sure to do a trans service including new conductor plate, and the spring that failed on the early 722.6 if it wasn't done under warranty.@vlad600sel The car was no title no keys lost in a house fire. the garage was a separate structure but the umbrella insurance policy covered everything. We could not get keys from MB anymore or title$5,000 bid placed by @RAFA2407
Car was in a house fire . Insurance company totaled itWhy was removed ?$4,750 bid placed by @teleskier
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$4,050 bid placed by @teleskier
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$3,550 bid placed by @teleskier
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$3,450 bid placed by @teleskier
Hello Whoever will purchase this engine Will not be disappointed. I personally removed it out of the car. Very clean and unmolested one owner car . Good luck !!!$3,400 bid placed by @RAFA2407
$3,350 bid placed by @Rickce
$3,300 bid placed by @RAFA2407
$3,250 bid placed by @DowsUP
Hello all, We are now just one day from the auction end and I am available for any last minute questions. I suggest checking that your computer/cell phone clocks are set to exact time as if they are not, your bids may not register. Especially since we just had daylight savings. @rubinhoward600 Indeed it is. With verified mileage, borescope proving there is no cylinder wall scoring, and compression readings being 200+ when cold is incredible and makes this example sought after. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find the facelift M120 V12 cars and even more difficult to find parts. Just the accessories on this motor alone are selling for a few thousand used on eBay without verified mileage and likely untested. This is a great example for anyone with an M120 V12 car or even someone looking to build out a car to Pagani or 70/73 spec. I must also mention, the M120 V12 can be mated to a Getrag 6-speed found in many cars like the E39 M5. I have had success mating that manual transmission to an m119 V8 from an S500. It was not too difficult to get the gauges to work either. Best of luck, StathiosThis is quite a rare offering - and already out of the car. No need to take chances to see whether the engine is good or not. From one 600 owner to another... this engine will be incredible no matter what the application. GLWTA$3,000 bid placed by @SLguy
$1,077 bid placed by @ozlegacy
$750 bid placed by @Artur1973
strike my original comment...missed a paragraph in the listing. Thanks.$500 bid placed by @Stack10
Hello everyone, I am pleased to present this low-mileage M120 V12 and 5-speed automatic transmission with all proper management systems. The compression readings are phenomenal. If there are any questions, please reach out here or with the "message seller" button above. I am happy to provide special photo/video requests, in person inspections, phone calls, and facetimes. Thank you, Stathios