Everything you need to know about specifications and performance - Mercedes-Benz S-class 1981 - 500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic

Full specifications and technical details 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic

Overview:

What is the engine capacity of a Mercedes-Benz S-class 1981?
The engine capacity of the Mercedes-Benz S-class 1981 is 4973.

Mercedes-Benz S-class 1981 How many horsepower?
The engine power of the Mercedes-Benz S-class 1981 is 231 Hp @ 4750 rpm..

What is the Mercedes-Benz S-class 1981 engine?
Mercedes-Benz S-class 1981 engine is M 117 E 50 / 117.963. (Click to see other cars using the same engine)

General:

Brand: Mercedes-Benz

Model: S-class

Generation: S-class SEL (V126)

Modification (Engine): 500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic

Start of production: October, 1981

End of production: September, 1985

Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion Engine

Body type: Sedan

Seats: 5

Doors: 4

Engine:

Power: 231 hp @ 4750 rpm.

Power per litre: 46.5 hp/l

Torque: 405 nm @ 3000 rpm.

Engine Model/Code: m 117 E 50 / 117.963

Engine displacement: 4973

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: 13.5 l

Engine layout: Front, Longitudinal

Cylinder Bore: 96.5 mm

Piston Stroke: 85 mm

Compression ratio: 9.2:1

Performance:

Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: 15.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: 9.1 l/100 km

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: 8.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: 8.1 sec

Maximum speed: 225 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio: 7.2 kg/Hp, 139.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio: 4.1 kg/Nm, 244.7 Nm/tonne

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: 7.7 sec

Space:

Kerb Weight (kg): 1655

Max. weight (kg): 2175

Max load (kg): 520

Fuel tank capacity: 90 l

dimensions:

Length: 5135 mm

Width: 1820 mm

Height: 1440 mm

wheelbase: 3070 mm

Front track: 1545 mm

Rear (Back) track: 1517 mm

Powertrain, Suspension and Brakes:

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: 4 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