Compare: Mercedes-Benz S-class 1975 Sedan 286 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

S-class

Generation

S-class SEL (V116)

Modification (Engine)

450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

September, 1975

End of production

May, 1980

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

16 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

225 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

6.8 kg/Hp, 147.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.5 kg/Nm, 284.2 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

286 Hp @ 4250 rpm.

Power per litre

41.8 Hp/l

Torque

550 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 100.985

Engine displacement

6834 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

107 mm

Piston Stroke

95 mm

Compression ratio

8.8

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

11 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

16 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1935 kg

Max. weight

2420 kg

Max load

485 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

530 l

Fuel tank capacity

96 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1200 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Dimensions

Length

5060 mm

Width

1870 mm

Height

1410 mm

Wheelbase

2960 mm

Front track

1521 mm

Rear (Back) track

1505 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.10 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

3 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Hydro-pneumatic element, Twist-beam axle

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

215/70 VR 14

Wheel rim size

6.5 J x 14 H 2