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Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 500 SE V8 CAT (223 Hp) Automatic 1985, 1986, 1987
Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 500 SE V8 CAT (223 Hp) Automatic 1985, 1986, 1987
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 500 SE V8 CAT (223 Hp) Automatic 1985, 1986, 1987

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

S-Class
Generation

S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985)
Year of production

1985

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

500 SE V8 CAT (223 Hp) Automatic

Power

223 Hp @ 4700 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

365 Nm @ 2500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

15.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9.6 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

8 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

220 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
223 Hp @ 4700 rpm.
Power per litre
44.8 Hp/l
Torque
365 Nm @ 2500 rpm.
Engine displacement
4973 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
96.5 mm
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1620 kg

Max weight (kg)

2140 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

90 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5020 mm

Width (mm)

1820 mm

Height (mm)

1437 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2930 mm

Front track (mm)

1555 mm

Rear track (mm)

1527 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Threaded twist beam

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15Rear wheel tires: 205/65 R15

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15Rear wheel tires: 205/65 R15

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 7J x 15Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15

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