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1978 350 SE V8 (205 Hp)

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

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

S-class

Modification

350 SE V8 (205 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1978, Apr

End of production

1980, Sep

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

96 l 25.36 US gal
21.12 UK gal

Engine displacement

3499 cm³ 213.52 cu. In.

Power

205 hp (at 5750 rpm)

Torque

284 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 209.47 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

205 km/h 127 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1675 kg 3692.7 lbs

Length

4960 mm 195.28 in

Width

1870 mm 73.62 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

6.5J x 14

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

13 l/100 km 18.09 US mpg
21.73 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

205 km/h 127 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

9.5 sec

0 - 60 mph

9 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 116 E 35 / 116.983

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3499 cm³ 213.52 cu. In.

Power

205 hp (at 5750 rpm)

Torque

284 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 209.47 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in

Piston Stroke

65.8 mm 2.59 in

Compression ratio

9

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

Coolant

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

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, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

Trailing arm

Tire size

- Front

205/70 R14

- Rear

205/70 R14

Wheel rims

6.5J x 14

Rear wheel rims

6.5J x 14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1675 kg 3692.7 lbs

Max. weight

2195 kg 4839.1 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

530 l 18.72 cu ft

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs

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Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 350 SE V8 (205 Hp) is made in 1978 1979 1980