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1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1981 S-class SE (W126) 500 SE 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 Sedan 1981 500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?231 Hp, 405 Nm
298.71 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1981 500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?5.0 l
4973 cm3
303.47 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) Sedan 1981 500 SE 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, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?4995 mm
196.65 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?1820 mm
71.65 in.
What is the curb weight, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?1620 kg
3571.49 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?2140 kg
4717.89 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?505 l
17.83 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model S-class
Generation S-class SE (W126)
Modification (Engine) 500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic
Start of production October, 1981 year
End of production September, 1985 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
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, 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. 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 1620 kg 3571.49 lbs.
Max. weight 2140 kg 4717.89 lbs.
Max load 520 kg 1146.4 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 505 l 17.83 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 Threaded twist beam
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
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