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| What is the body type? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
|---|---|
| How fast is the car? | 215 km/h 0-100 km/h: 9.3 sec |
| How much power? | 218 Hp, 305 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | l 3818 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 8, V-engine |
| How long is this vehicle? | 5135 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1820 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 1615 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 2135 kg |
| How many gears? | 4 |
| What type is the gearbox? | automatic transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S-class |
| Generation | S-class (V126) |
| Modification (Engine) | 380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | October, 1979 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 18.9 l/100 km 12.45 US mpg 14.95 UK mpg |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 11.1 l/100 km 21.19 US mpg 25.45 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 9.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 9.3 sec |
| Maximum speed | 215 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7.4 kg/Hp, kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 218 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 57.1 Hp/l |
| Torque | 305 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Model Engine | M 116 E 38 / 116.961 |
| Engine displacement | 3818 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 92 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 71.8 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine oil capacity | 9 l |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1615 kg |
| Max. weight | 2135 kg |
| Max load | 520 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 90 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5135 mm |
| Width | 1820 mm |
| Height | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3070 mm |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic 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: 195/70 R14 Rear wheel tires: 195/70 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 6J x 14 Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14 |
