Compare: Mercedes-Benz S-class 1972 Sedan 225 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

S-class

Generation

S-class SE (W116)

Modification (Engine)

450 SE V8 (225 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

August, 1972 year

End of production

November, 1975 year

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

14.5 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.3 sec

Maximum speed

210 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

225 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Torque

378 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Engine Model/Code

M 117 E 45 / 117.983

Engine displacement

4520 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm

Piston Stroke

85 mm

Compression ratio

8.8

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

14 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1730 kg

Max. weight

2250 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

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

3 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