Compare: Mercedes-Benz S-class 1981 Sedan 231 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

S-class

Generation

S-class SEL (V126)

Modification (Engine)

500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

October, 1981

End of production

September, 1985

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

15.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.1 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7.7 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

225 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

7.2 kg/Hp, 139.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.1 kg/Nm, 244.7 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

231 Hp @ 4750 rpm.

Power per litre

46.5 Hp/l

Torque

405 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 117 E 50 / 117.963

Engine displacement

4973 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.5 mm

Piston Stroke

85 mm

Compression ratio

9.2

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

9 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

13.5 l

Volume and weights

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

Wheelbase

3070 mm

Front track

1545 mm

Rear (Back) track

1517 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

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Twist-beam axle

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