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1998 S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

S-class

Model

S 430

Modification

S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1998

End of production

2002

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

88 l 23.25 US gal
19.36 UK gal

Engine displacement

4266 cm³ 260.33 cu. In.

Power

279 hp (at 5750 rpm)

Torque

400 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 295.02 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

5 G-TRONIC

Kerb weight

1780 kg 3924.2 lbs

Length

5038 mm 198.35 in

Width

1855 mm 73.03 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

7.5J x 16

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

17.7 l/100 km 13.29 US mpg
15.96 UK mpg

- Extra urban

9.2 l/100 km 25.57 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg

- Combined

12.3 l/100 km 19.12 US mpg
22.97 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Overall emissions

294 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

7.3 sec

0 - 60 mph

6.9 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.27

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 113 E 43/113.941

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4266 cm³ 260.33 cu. In.

Power

279 hp (at 5750 rpm)

Torque

400 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 295.02 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

3

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

89.9 mm 3.54 in

Piston Stroke

84 mm 3.31 in

Compression ratio

10

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

Coolant

11.5 l 12.19 US qt
10.12 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

5038 mm 198.35 in

Width

1855 mm 73.03 in

Width including mirrors

2092 mm 82.36 in

Height

1444 mm 56.85 in

Wheelbase

2965 mm 116.73 in

Front track

1574 mm 61.97 in

Rear (Back) track

1574 mm 61.97 in

Front overhang

867 mm 34.13 in

Rear overhang

1206 mm 47.48 in

Turning diameter

11.7 m 38.39 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5 G-TRONIC

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

- Front

225/60 R16

Wheel rims

7.5J x 16

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1780 kg 3924.2 lbs

Max. weight

2380 kg 5247 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

500 l 17.66 cu ft

- Max. roof load

600 kg 1322.8 lbs

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