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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1981 - 1985/
What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1981 S-class SE (W126) 500 SE 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 Sedan 1981 500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?
231 Hp, 405 Nm
299 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1981 500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?
5.0 l
4973 cm3
303.47 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) Sedan 1981 500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
4995 mm
196.65 in.
What is the width of 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
1820 mm
71.65 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?
1620 kg
3571 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?
2140 kg
4718 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
505 l
17.8 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-class
Generation
S-class SE (W126)
Modification (Engine)
500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
October, 1981
End of production
September, 1985
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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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, 142.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4 kg/Nm, 250 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
8
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
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
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Coolant
13.5 l 14.27 US qt | 11.88 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1620 kg 3571 lbs.
Max. weight
2140 kg 4718 lbs.
Max load
520 kg 1146 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
505 l 17.8 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4995 mm 196.65 in.
Width
1820 mm 71.65 in.
Height
1436 mm 56.54 in.
Wheelbase
2930 mm 115.35 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
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
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