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Specs of Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 350 SEL V8 (205 Hp) Automatic /1978, 1979, 1980/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 350 SEL V8 (205 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1978 - 1980/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 350 SEL V8 (205 Hp) Automatic?
13 l/100 km
18.1 US mpg
21.7 UK mpg
7.7 km/l
How fast is 1978 S-class SEL (V116) 350 SEL V8 (205 Hp) Automatic?
200 km/h | 124 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.4 sec
0-60 mph: 9.9 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1978 350 SEL V8 (205 Hp) Automatic?
205 Hp, 284 Nm
209 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1978 350 SEL V8 (205 Hp) Automatic?
3.5 l
3499 cm3
213.52 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Mercedes-Benz 350 SEL V8 (205 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) Sedan 1978 350 SEL V8 (205 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 1978 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
5060 mm
199.21 in.
What is the width of 1978 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
1870 mm
73.62 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1978 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 350 SEL V8 (205 Hp) Automatic?
1700 kg
3748 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1978 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 350 SEL V8 (205 Hp) Automatic?
2220 kg
4894 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1978 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
530 l
18.7 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1978 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 350 SEL V8 (205 Hp) Automatic?
3, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-class
Generation
S-class SEL (V116)
Modification (Engine)
350 SEL V8 (205 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
April, 1978
End of production
June, 1980
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
13 l/100 km 18.1 US mpg
21.7 UK mpg
7.7 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
9.9 sec
Maximum speed
200 km/h 124 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
8.3 kg/Hp, 120.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6 kg/Nm, 167.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
205 Hp @ 5750 rpm.
Power per litre
58.6 Hp/l
Torque
284 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 209 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 116 E 35 / 116.985
Engine displacement
3499 cm3 213.52 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke
65.8 mm 2.59 in.
Compression ratio
9:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1700 kg 3748 lbs.
Max. weight
2220 kg 4894 lbs.
Max load
520 kg 1146 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
530 l 18.7 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
96 l 25.36 US gal | 21.12 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
5060 mm 199.21 in.
Width
1870 mm 73.62 in.
Height
1430 mm 56.3 in.
Wheelbase
2960 mm 116.54 in.
Front track
1521 mm 59.88 in.
Rear (Back) track
1505 mm 59.25 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
3 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
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