Maybach HL230

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Maybach HL230
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, namely the Panther, Jagdpanther, Tiger II, Jagdtiger (HL230 P30), and later versions of the Tiger I and Sturmtiger (HL230 P45).