1981 500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Series

S-class

Model

500 (W126, W140)

Generation

Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126)

Modification

500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1981, Oct

End of production

1985, Sep

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal
19.8 UK gal

Engine displacement

4973 cm³ 303.47 cu. In.

Power

231 hp (at 4750 rpm)

Torque

405 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 298.71 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

225 km/h 140 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1620 kg 3571.5 lbs

Length

4995 mm 196.65 in

Width

1820 mm 71.65 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

6.5J x 14

Engine Model

M 117 E 50 / 117.963

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4973 cm³ 303.47 cu. In.

Power

231 hp (at 4750 rpm)

Torque

405 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 298.71 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.5 mm 3.8 in

Piston Stroke

85 mm 3.35 in

Compression ratio

9.2

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

9 l 9.54 US qt
7.92 UK qt

Coolant

13.5 l 14.31 US qt
11.88 UK qt

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

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

Threaded twist beam

Tire size

- Front

205/70 R14

- Rear

205/70 R14

Wheel rims

6.5J x 14

Rear wheel rims

6.5J x 14

Kerb weight

1620 kg 3571.5 lbs

Max. weight

2140 kg 4717.9 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

505 l 17.83 cu ft

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs