Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (240 Hp) Automatic

Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (240 Hp) Automatic Technical information

General information
4973 cm3 240 hp 177 kW 8.1 sec 225 km/h 140 mph 1620 kg 3571 lbs Compare this car with other cars
Brand :	Mercedes-Benz
Model :	S-class
Generation :	S-class SE (W126)
Engine / modification :	500 SE V8 (240 Hp) Automatic
Production start :	1979 year
Production end :	1981 year
Coupe type :	Sedan
Num. of Doors :	4
Num. of seats :	5
Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban :	21.2 l/100 km \| 11.1 mpg US \| 13.3 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban :	11.3 l/100 km \| 20.8 mpg US \| 25.0 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :
Fuel Type :	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume :	90 l \| 23.8 US gallons \| 19.8 UK gallons
Performance
Power :	240 hp \| 177 kW
Max power in :	4750 rpm.
Maximum speed :	225 km/h \| 140 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h :	8.1 sec
Torque :	404 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Engine
Model Engine :	M 117 E 50 / 117.961
Engine position :	Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement :	4973 cm3
Engine oil capacity :	9 l
Coolant :	13.5 l
Fuel System :	Direct injection
Valvetrain :	SOHC
Number of cylinders :	8
Number of valves per cylinder :	2
Compression ratio :	8.8
Piston Stroke :	85 mm
Cylinder Bore :	96.5 mm
Transmission
Wheel Drive :
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) :	4
Chassis
Length :	4995 mm \| 196.7 in
Width :	1820 mm \| 71.7 in
Height :	1436 mm \| 56.5 in
Wheelbase :	2930 mm \| 115.4 in
Front track :	1545 mm \| 60.8 in
Rear (Back) track :	1517 mm \| 59.7 in
Front suspension :	Double wishbone
Rear suspension :	Threaded twist beam
Max weight :	2140 kg \| 4718 lbs
Front brakes :	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes :	Disc
Kerb Weight :	1620 kg \| 3571 lbs
Steering type :	Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering :	Hydraulic Steering
Tyres / Wheels
Tire size :	Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Wheel rims size :	Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14
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