Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL  (V116)
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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan January, 1976, April, 1978

What is the body type?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?13 l/100 km
How fast is the car?205 km/h
0-100 km/h: 10 sec
How much power?195 Hp, 275 Nm
What is the engine size? l
3499 cm3
How many cylinders?8, V-engine
How long is this vehicle?5060 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1870 mm
What is the curb weigh?1700 kg
What is the gross weigh?2220 kg
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

January, 1976-April, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 350 SEL V8 (195 Hp) Specs April, 1978

General information
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model S-class
Generation S-class (V116)
Modification (Engine) 350 SEL V8 (195 Hp)
Start of production January, 1976
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 13 l/100 km 18.09 US mpg
21.73 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h10 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph10 sec
Maximum speed205 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio8.7 kg/Hp, kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 195 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 55.7 Hp/l
Torque 275 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement3499 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore92 mm
Piston Stroke65.8 mm
Compression ratio9
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity8 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1700 kg
Max. weight 2220 kg
Max load 520 kg
Fuel tank capacity 96 l
Dimensions
Length 5060 mm
Width 1870 mm
Height 1430 mm
Wheelbase 2960 mm
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 4
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Trailing arm
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