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

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126)?Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
How fast is the car, 1980 S-class Coupe (C126) 500 SEC V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?225 km/h | 139.81 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.1 sec
0-60 mph: 7.7 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe 1980 500 SEC V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?231 Hp, 405 Nm
298.71 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe 1980 500 SEC V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?5.0 l
4973 cm3
303.47 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, 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.
How long is this vehicle, 1980 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe?4910 mm
193.31 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1980 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe?1828 mm
71.97 in.
What is the curb weight, 1980 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126) 500 SEC V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?1610 kg
3549.44 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1980 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126) 500 SEC V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?2130 kg
4695.85 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1980 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126) 500 SEC V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

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

General information
BrandMercedes-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 typeCoupe
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 15.2 l/100 km 15.47 US mpg
18.58 UK mpg
6.58 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 9.1 l/100 km 25.85 US mpg
31.04 UK mpg
10.99 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7.7 sec
Maximum speed 225 km/h 139.81 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. 298.71 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 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 96.5 mm 3.8 in.
Piston Stroke 85 mm 3.35 in.
Compression ratio 9.2
Number of valves per cylinder 2
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 Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 13.5 l 14.27 US qt | 11.88 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1610 kg 3549.44 lbs.
Max. weight 2130 kg 4695.85 lbs.
Max load 520 kg 1146.4 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 Threaded twist beam
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
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 sizeFront wheel rims: 6.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14