Compare: Mercedes-Benz S-class 1972 Sedan 195 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

S-class

Generation

S-class SE (W116)

Modification (Engine)

350 SE V8 (195 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

March, 1972

End of production

January, 1976

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

13 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

9.8 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

200 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

8.6 kg/Hp, 116.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.1 kg/Nm, 164.2 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

195 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

55.7 Hp/l

Torque

275 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 116 E 35 / 116.985

Engine displacement

3499 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm

Piston Stroke

65.8 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

8 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1675 kg

Max. weight

2195 kg

Max load

520 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

530 l

Fuel tank capacity

96 l

Dimensions

Length

4960 mm

Width

1870 mm

Height

1425 mm

Wheelbase

2860 mm

Front track

1521 mm

Rear (Back) track

1505 mm

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

Rear suspension

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14, Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14, Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14