Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic 1981

General Information

Modification (Engine)

500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1981 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1985 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1517 mm

Width

1820 mm

Height

1440 mm

Length

5135 mm

Front track

1545 mm

Wheelbase

3070 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.1 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

7.2 kg/Hp, 139.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.1 kg/Nm, 244.7 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

15.2 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.1 l

Maximum speed

225 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

7.7 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

520 kg

Kerb Weight

1655 kg

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Max. weight

2175 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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 brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14

Mercedes-Benz S-class 500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic