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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
500 SEL 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
1655 kg 3648.7 lbs
Length
5135 mm 202.17 in
Width
1820 mm 71.65 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
Wheel rims
6.5J x 14
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Urban
15.2
l/100 km
15.47
US mpg
18.58
UK mpg
- Extra urban
9.1
l/100 km
25.85
US mpg
31.04
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
225 km/h 140 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
8.1 sec
0 - 60 mph
7.7 sec
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
5135 mm 202.17 in
Width
1820 mm 71.65 in
Height
1440 mm 56.69 in
Wheelbase
3070 mm 120.87 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
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
1655 kg 3648.7 lbs
Max. weight
2175 kg 4795.1 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Max. roof load
520 kg 1146.4 lbs
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