The Mercedes M275 V12 Engine Had To Be Detuned For The Gearbox To Handle It

Much like how the V8 engine is slowly disappearing before our eyes, the V12 has suffered through an even quieter, slower death. If we turn back the clock just a couple of decades, several luxury cars, supercars, and grand tourers sported V12 engines. A couple of the largest reasons for the V12’s utilization are its inherent smoothness and high power output.