| General information | |
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S-class |
| Generation | S-class SEL (V116) |
| Type (Engine) | 450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | September, 1975 year |
| End of production | May, 1980 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 16 l/100 km 14.7 US mpg 17.7 UK mpg 6.3 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 7.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 7.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 7 sec |
| Maximum speed | 225 km/h 139.81 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.8 kg/Hp, 147.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.5 kg/Nm, 284.2 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 286 Hp @ 4250 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 41.8 Hp/l |
| Torque | 550 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 405.66 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M 100.985 |
| Engine displacement | 6834 cm3 417.04 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 107 mm 4.21 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 95 mm 3.74 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 16 l 16.91 US qt | 14.08 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1935 kg 4265.94 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2420 kg 5335.19 lbs. |
| Max load | 485 kg 1069.24 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 530 l 18.72 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 96 l 25.36 US gal | 21.12 UK gal |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) | 1200 kg 2645.55 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes | 750 kg 1653.47 lbs. |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5060 mm 199.21 in. |
| Width | 1870 mm 73.62 in. |
| Height | 1410 mm 55.51 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2960 mm 116.54 in. |
| Front track | 1521 mm 59.88 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1505 mm 59.25 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 12.10 m 39.7 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 3 gears, automatic transmission |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Hydro-pneumatic element, Threaded twist beam |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 215/70 VR 14 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5 J x 14 H 2 |
| What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116)? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) Automatic? | 16 l/100 km 14.7 US mpg 17.7 UK mpg 6.3 km/l |
| How fast is the car, 1975 S-class SEL (V116) 450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) Automatic? | 225 km/h | 139.81 mph 0-100 km/h: 7.4 sec 0-60 mph: 7 sec |
| How much power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1975 450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) Automatic? | 286 Hp, 550 Nm 405.66 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1975 450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) Automatic? | 6.8 l 6834 cm3 417.04 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) Automatic? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) Sedan 1975 450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) Automatic? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan? | 5060 mm 199.21 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan? | 1870 mm 73.62 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) Automatic? | 1935 kg 4265.94 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) Automatic? | 2420 kg 5335.19 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan? | 530 l 18.72 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) Automatic? | 3, automatic transmission |
