Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (240 Hp) Automatic Technical specifications and fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (240 Hp) Automatic has a urban fuel consumption of 21.2 l/100 km | 11.1 mpg US | 13.3 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 11.3 l/100 km | 20.8 mpg US | 25.0 mpg UK Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (240 Hp) Automatic accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.1 sec. The maximum speed is 225 km/h | 140 mph.

Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (240 Hp) Automatic Technical information

Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (240 Hp) Automatic General information
Brand : Mercedes-Benz
Model : S-class
Generation : S-class SE (W126)
Engine / modification : 500 SE V8 (240 Hp) Automatic
Production start : 1979 year
Production end : 1981 year
Coupe type : Sedan
Num. of Doors : 4
Num. of seats : 5
Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (240 Hp) Automatic Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban : 21.2 l/100 km | 11.1 mpg US | 13.3 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : 11.3 l/100 km | 20.8 mpg US | 25.0 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :
Fuel Type : Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume : 90 l | 23.8 US gallons | 19.8 UK gallons
Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (240 Hp) Automatic Performance
Power : 240 hp | 177 kW
Max power in : 4750 rpm.
Maximum speed : 225 km/h | 140 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : 8.1 sec
Torque : 404 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (240 Hp) Automatic Engine
Model Engine : M 117 E 50 / 117.961
Engine position : Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement : 4973 cm3
Engine oil capacity : 9 l
Coolant : 13.5 l
Fuel System : Direct injection
Valvetrain : SOHC
Number of cylinders : 8
Number of valves per cylinder : 2
Compression ratio : 8.8
Piston Stroke : 85 mm
Cylinder Bore : 96.5 mm
Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (240 Hp) Automatic Transmission
Wheel Drive :
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : 4
Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (240 Hp) Automatic Chassis
Length : 4995 mm | 196.7 in
Width : 1820 mm | 71.7 in
Height : 1436 mm | 56.5 in
Wheelbase : 2930 mm | 115.4 in
Front track : 1545 mm | 60.8 in
Rear (Back) track : 1517 mm | 59.7 in
Front suspension : Double wishbone
Rear suspension : Threaded twist beam
Max weight : 2140 kg | 4718 lbs
Front brakes : Ventilated discs
Rear brakes : Disc
Kerb Weight : 1620 kg | 3571 lbs
Steering type : Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering : Hydraulic Steering
Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (240 Hp) Automatic Tyres / Wheels
Tire size : Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Wheel rims size : Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14

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