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| What is the body type? | Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats |
|---|---|
| How fast is the car? | 250 km/h 0-100 km/h: 8.5 sec |
| How much power? | 279 Hp, 400 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | l 4196 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 8, V-engine |
| How long is this vehicle? | 5065 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1912 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 2005 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 2600 kg |
| How many gears? | 5 G-TRONIC |
| What type is the gearbox? | automatic transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S-class |
| Generation | S-class (C140) |
| Modification (Engine) | S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC |
| Start of production | September, 1995 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 15.6 l/100 km 15.08 US mpg 18.11 UK mpg |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 8.7-10.4 l/100 km 27.04 - 22.62 US mpg 32.47 - 27.16 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 8.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 8.5 sec |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7.2 kg/Hp, kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 279 Hp @ 5700 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 66.5 Hp/l |
| Torque | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement | 4196 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 92 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 78.9 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine oil capacity | 8 l |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 2005 kg |
| Max. weight | 2600 kg |
| Max load | 595 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 100 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5065 mm |
| Width | 1912 mm |
| Height | 1452 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2945 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 11.91 m |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 5 G-TRONIC |
| Front suspension | Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Helical spring, Transverse stabilizer, Independent multi-lin |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 255/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 8.5J x 18 |
