Mercedes-Benz S-class 1978 - 450 SEL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic specifications
Overview
What is the engine capacity of a Mercedes-Benz S-class 1978?
The engine capacity of the Mercedes-Benz S-class 1978 is 4520 cm.
Mercedes-Benz S-class 1978 How many horsepower?
The engine power of the Mercedes-Benz S-class 1978 is 225 Hp @ 5000 rpm..
What is the Mercedes-Benz S-class 1978 engine?
Mercedes-Benz S-class 1978 engine is M 117 E 45 / 117.986. (Click to see other cars using the same engine)
How much gasoline does a Mercedes-Benz S-class 1978 consume?
The Mercedes-Benz S-class 1978 consumes 14.5 liters of gasoline per 100 km
General:
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-class
Generation
S-class SEL (V116)
Modification (Engine)
450 SEL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
April, 1978
End of production
June, 1980
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Seats
5
Doors
4
Engine:
Power
225 hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre
49.8 hp/l
Torque
368 nm @ 3250 rpm.
Engine Model/Code
m 117 E 45 / 117.986
Engine displacement
4520 cm
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
9 l
Coolant
14 l
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder Bore
92 mm
Piston Stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
8.8
Performance:
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
14.5 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
9.9 sec
Maximum speed
210 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
7.8 kg/Hp, 127.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.8 kg/Nm, 208.5 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
9.4 sec
Size and space:
Kerb Weight
1765 kg
Max. weight
2285 kg
Max load
520 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
530 l
Fuel tank capacity
96 l
Dimensions:
Length
5060 mm
Width
1870 mm
Height
1430 mm
Wheelbase
2960 mm
Front track
1521 mm
Rear (Back) track
1505 mm
Power transmission system, suspension and brake system:
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
3 gears, automatic transmission
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Wheel rims size
Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Threaded twist beam
