1978 350 SEL V8 (205 Hp) Automatic

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Series

S-class

Model

350 (W116, W126)

Generation

Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116)

Modification

350 SEL V8 (205 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1978, Apr

End of production

1980, June

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

200 km/h 124 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

3

Kerb weight

1700 kg 3747.9 lbs

Length

5060 mm 199.21 in

Width

1870 mm 73.62 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

6.5J x 14

Engine Model

M 116 E 35 / 116.985

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

Length

5060 mm 199.21 in

Width

1870 mm 73.62 in

Height

1430 mm 56.3 in

Wheelbase

2960 mm 116.54 in

Front track

1521 mm 59.88 in

Rear (Back) track

1505 mm 59.25 in

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

3

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

Kerb weight

1700 kg 3747.9 lbs

Max. weight

2220 kg 4894.3 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

530 l 18.72 cu ft

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs