| General information | |
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S-class |
| Generation | S-class SEL (V126) |
| Type (Engine) | 500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | October, 1981 year |
| End of production | September, 1985 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 15.2 l/100 km 15.5 US mpg 18.6 UK mpg 6.6 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 9.1 l/100 km 25.8 US mpg 31 UK mpg 11 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 8.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 8.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 7.7 sec |
| Maximum speed | 225 km/h 139.81 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7.2 kg/Hp, 139.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.1 kg/Nm, 244.7 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 231 Hp @ 4750 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 46.5 Hp/l |
| Torque | 405 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 298.71 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M 117 E 50 / 117.963 |
| Engine displacement | 4973 cm3 303.47 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 96.5 mm 3.8 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 85 mm 3.35 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 9 l 9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 13.5 l 14.27 US qt | 11.88 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1655 kg 3648.65 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2175 kg 4795.05 lbs. |
| Max load | 520 kg 1146.4 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5135 mm 202.17 in. |
| Width | 1820 mm 71.65 in. |
| Height | 1440 mm 56.69 in. |
| Wheelbase | 3070 mm 120.87 in. |
| Front track | 1545 mm 60.83 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1517 mm 59.72 in. |
| 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 | 4 gears, automatic transmission |
| 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 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 |
| What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126)? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| How fast is the car, 1981 S-class SEL (V126) 500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic? | 225 km/h | 139.81 mph 0-100 km/h: 8.1 sec 0-60 mph: 7.7 sec |
| How much power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1981 500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic? | 231 Hp, 405 Nm 298.71 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1981 500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic? | 5.0 l 4973 cm3 303.47 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) Sedan 1981 500 SEL V8 (231 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, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan? | 5135 mm 202.17 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan? | 1820 mm 71.65 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic? | 1655 kg 3648.65 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic? | 2175 kg 4795.05 lbs. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic? | 4, automatic transmission |
