Mercedes-Benz S-class SE  (W116)
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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1972, 1978

What is the body type?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?14.5 l/100 km
How fast is the car?210 km/h
0-100 km/h: 9.3 sec
How much power?217 Hp, 360 Nm
What is the engine size? l
4520 cm3
How many cylinders?8, V-engine
How long is this vehicle?4960 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1870 mm
What is the curb weigh?1730 kg
What is the gross weigh?2250 kg
How many gears?3
What type is the gearbox?automatic transmission

1972-1978 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 450 SE V8 (217 Hp) Automatic Specs 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978

General information
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model S-class
Generation S-class (W116)
Modification (Engine) 450 SE V8 (217 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1972
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 14.5 l/100 km 16.22 US mpg
19.48 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph9.3 sec
Maximum speed210 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio8 kg/Hp, 1 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 217 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre 48 Hp/l
Torque 360 Nm @ 3250 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Model EngineM 117 E 45 / 117.986
Engine displacement4520 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore92 mm
Piston Stroke85 mm
Compression ratio8.8
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity9 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1730 kg
Max. weight 2250 kg
Max load 520 kg
Fuel tank capacity 96 l
Dimensions
Length 4960 mm
Width 1870 mm
Height 1425 mm
Wheelbase 2860 mm
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 3
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Threaded twist beam
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
Rear wheel tires: 205/70
Wheel rims size Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14