Compare: Mercedes-Benz S-class 1980 Coupe 231 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

S-class

Generation

S-class Coupe (C126)

Modification (Engine)

500 SEC V8 (231 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

July, 1980 year

End of production

September, 1985 year

Body type

Coupe

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

Maximum speed

225 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

231 Hp @ 4750 rpm.

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

Coolant

13.5 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1610 kg

Max. weight

2130 kg

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Dimensions

Length

4910 mm

Width

1828 mm

Height

1406 mm

Wheelbase

2845 mm

Front track

1545 mm

Rear (Back) track

1517 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Threaded twist beam

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

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

Wheel rims size

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