Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126) 500 SEC V8 (231 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126) 500 SEC V8 (231 Hp) Automatic /Coupe 1980 - 1985/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126)?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

How fast is 1980 S-class Coupe (C126) 500 SEC V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

225 km/h | 140 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.1 sec
0-60 mph: 7.7 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe 1980 500 SEC V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

231 Hp, 405 Nm
299 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe 1980 500 SEC V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

5.0 l
4973 cm³
303.47 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126) Coupe 1980 500 SEC V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1980 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe?

4910 mm
193.31 in.

What is the width of 1980 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe?

1828 mm
71.97 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1980 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126) 500 SEC V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

1610 kg
3549 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1980 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126) 500 SEC V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

2130 kg
4696 lbs.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1980 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126) 500 SEC V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

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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

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

15.2 l/100 km 15.5 US mpg
18.6 UK mpg
6.6 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.1 l/100 km 25.8 US mpg
31 UK mpg
11 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

7.7 sec

Maximum speed

225 km/h 140 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

7 kg/Hp, 143.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4 kg/Nm, 251.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

231 Hp @ 4750 rpm.

Power per litre

46.5 Hp/l

Torque

405 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 299 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 117 E 50 / 117.963

Engine displacement

4973 cm³ 303.47 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.5 mm 3.8 in.

Piston Stroke

85 mm 3.35 in.

Compression ratio

9.2:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

9 l 9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

13.5 l 14.27 US qt | 11.88 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1610 kg 3549 lbs.

Max. weight

2130 kg 4696 lbs.

Max load

520 kg 1146 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4910 mm 193.31 in.

Width

1828 mm 71.97 in.

Height

1406 mm 55.35 in.

Wheelbase

2845 mm 112.01 in.

Front track

1545 mm 60.83 in.

Rear (Back) track

1517 mm 59.72 in.

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

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

Specs of Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126) 500 SEC V8 (231 Hp) Automatic /1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985/