Mercedes-Benz
S-class 500 SEL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic
500 SEL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic · 1979 · Petrol (Gasoline)
Basic Information
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-class
Generation
Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126)
Variant
500 SEL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic
Year
1979
General Information
Production Start
September, 1979 year
Production End
October, 1981 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8,1 sec
Acceleration 0-62 mph
7,7 sec
Maximum Speed
225 km/h
Fuel Consumption (Urban)
21,2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption (Extra Urban)
11,3 L/100km
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6,9 kg/hp
Weight-to-Torque Ratio
4,1
Engine
Engine Power
240 HP
Engine Model/Code
M 117 E 50 / 117.961
Displacement
4973 cm³
Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
96,5 mm
Piston Stroke
85 mm
Compression Ratio
8.8:1
Valves per Cylinder
2
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Fuel Injection
Multi-port manifold injection
Valvetrain
SOHC
Space & Weight
Kerb Weight
1655 kg
Max Weight
2175 kg
Max Load
520 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Dimensions
Length
5135 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1440 mm
Drivetrain & Chassis
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Gearbox
4 gears, automatic transmission
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Threaded twist beam
Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14
