1985 500 SEL V8 CAT (223 Hp) Automatic

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Series

S-class

Model

500 (W126, W140)

Generation

Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985)

Modification

500 SEL V8 CAT (223 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1985, Sep

End of production

1987, 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

223 hp (at 4700 rpm)

Torque

365 Nm (at 2500 rpm) 269.21 lb. ft (at 2500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

220 km/h 137 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1670 kg 3681.7 lbs

Length

5160 mm 203.15 in

Width

1820 mm 71.65 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

7J x 15

Engine Model

M 117 E 50 / 117.965

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4973 cm³ 303.47 cu. In.

Power

223 hp (at 4700 rpm)

Torque

365 Nm (at 2500 rpm) 269.21 lb. ft (at 2500 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

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

Coolant

13.5 l 14.31 US qt
11.88 UK qt

Length

5160 mm 203.15 in

Width

1820 mm 71.65 in

Height

1441 mm 56.73 in

Wheelbase

3070 mm 120.87 in

Front track

1555 mm 61.22 in

Rear (Back) track

1527 mm 60.12 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, Torsion

- Rear

Threaded twist beam

Tire size

- Front

205/65 R15

- Rear

205/65 R15

Wheel rims

7J x 15

Rear wheel rims

7J x 15

Kerb weight

1670 kg 3681.7 lbs

Max. weight

2190 kg 4828.1 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs