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1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 450 SE V8 (225 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 450 SE V8 (225 Hp) Automatic?14.5 l/100 km
16.22 US mpg
19.48 UK mpg
6.9 km/l
How fast is the car, 1972 S-class SE (W116) 450 SE V8 (225 Hp) Automatic?210 km/h | 130.49 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.3 sec
0-60 mph: 8.8 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1972 450 SE V8 (225 Hp) Automatic?225 Hp, 378 Nm
278.8 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1972 450 SE V8 (225 Hp) Automatic?4.5 l
4520 cm3
275.83 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 SE V8 (225 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) Sedan 1972 450 SE V8 (225 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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?4960 mm
195.28 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?1870 mm
73.62 in.
What is the curb weight, 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 450 SE V8 (225 Hp) Automatic?1730 kg
3814 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 450 SE V8 (225 Hp) Automatic?2250 kg
4960.4 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?530 l
18.72 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 450 SE V8 (225 Hp) Automatic?3, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 450 SE V8 (225 Hp) Automatic 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-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
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 14.5 l/100 km 16.22 US mpg
19.48 UK mpg
6.9 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.8 sec
Maximum speed 210 km/h 130.49 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.7 kg/Hp, 130.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.6 kg/Nm, 218.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 225 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre 49.8 Hp/l
Torque 378 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 278.8 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code M 117 E 45 / 117.983
Engine displacement 4520 cm3 275.83 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke 85 mm 3.35 in.
Compression ratio 8.8
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 14 l 14.79 US qt | 12.32 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1730 kg 3814 lbs.
Max. weight 2250 kg 4960.4 lbs.
Max load 520 kg 1146.4 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 530 l 18.72 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 96 l 25.36 US gal | 21.12 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4960 mm 195.28 in.
Width 1870 mm 73.62 in.
Height 1425 mm 56.1 in.
Wheelbase 2860 mm 112.6 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 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